Following the introduction of a bill in the N.C. General Assembly that would ban gay marriage in the state, many opponents of the legislation are relieved to hear they at least have President Barack Obama’s support. Republican senators in the state legislature said earlier this week they want to add an amendment to the state constitution that would ban recognition of gay marriage. But Wednesday, Obama said he believes it is unconstitutional to treat people differently, especially in the case of marriage, based on their sexual orientation. And he directed the Justice Department to stop defending the law in court.

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