Politics & Government

Poll: Should Same Sex Couples Get Military Benefits?

A new bill would provide benefits to same-sex spouses of a military member.

A House Democrat introduced a bill that would allow same-sex military couples to enjoy the same benefits as male and female couples, the Marine Corps Times reports

If a marriage is legal in the state where the couple is married, then the marriage would qualify for benefits.

Tell us what you think in the poll and in the comments. 

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