Surveys show most Americans don't object to interracial dating or marriage. More than half of Americans oppose gay marriage and adoption. In a tight race not decided until early this morning, Maine voted against prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. However, two-thirds of Americans say they support legislation that would protect gays from job and housing discrimination. Assisted suicide has already been legalized by ballot measure in Oregon but was defeated in Michigan last year, and the Maine vote was being watched as a national indicator.
Surveys show support for the concept of assisted suicide has increased over the past half-century.
But Americans are divided on doctor-assisted suicide, and responses can vary depending on the way questions are worded. Previous Headlines .