People Around the World Answer 'What Would You Do If Your Child Was Gay?'

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From Russia to Denmark and Turkey to Ireland, people from around the world gave their opinions on the polarizing question: What would you do if your child was gay?
Although all of the answers aren’t as heartwarming as expected, they're definitely eye opening. If nothing else, this video shines a light on the fight LGBT rights must still overcome worldwide. 
 
 
    
 
 
        
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