Citizens
say that all men are created equal, but can we all say this is true? Throughout
centuries, the United States has gone through extreme changes
in order to make this statement true, but we still have many changes to
overcome. Gay marriage, a controversial subject to many,
seems so simple to me.
Is
it fair that men and women can marry each other but not people of the same sex?
No. In the end, we are all people that deserve the same rights. Does gay
marriage affect everyone else? No. As a nation, we should stand together
to allow this to be accepted in order for everyone to truly be equal. Everyone
should be able to have the chance and right to marry the ones they love and no
law or policy should stop them from doing so.
This
is a major change that needs to occur in order to evolve this nation into a
more equal one. Although gay marriage is still not legalized nationwide, some states have made individual improvements
to have it approved. Many of us know someone who is personally affected with
this dilemma. Do you think it is tolerable that you are able to marry but they
are not? Assimilation and change a part of this nation. Gay marriage may be out
of the ordinary societal norm, but a being traditional nuclear family should
not be considered the only normal way to live in this country. I do not and
never will understand how people think this country considers everyone equal
when that is not the case.
It
is sad to see many loving homosexual couples that cannot marry because of the
law. Some heterosexual couples are even holding off on marriage until it is
legal for everyone, which I find admiring, as it is a form of taking a stand
for what is right. I have known people who revealed their sexuality, which
makes me happy for them, but also sad as well as I know that they have a harder
struggle to overcome than I would have with the man I marry.
Even
though I many seem negative towards the people against this, I do understand
that people are not comfortable with gay marriage, but that should not prevent
it from happening. At the end of the day everyone should be able to live their
own lives the way they wish without regard of other opinions or beliefs.
I'm a heterosexual, but I completely agree with you. Originally, the purpose for marriage between a man a woman was for reproduction and carrying on a family name. But if we now have 20 year old men intentionally marrying infertile 60 year old women out there, why can't we allow homosexuals to marry each other. Marriage should be about love and of it isn't affecting anyone else's wellbeing, the law shouldn't still be this way. Everyone should be allowed to marry who they love.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you. I believe that everyone should have the right to marry the person they love regardless of sexual orientation. I am happy that we live in a state that allows this and am happy to see that more states are making it legal for gay couples to wed. Although I am happy for the few states who allow this I believe that gay marriage should be allowed in all 50 states. People need to stop using faith to argue against gay marriage and accept the fact that people should have the same rights regardless of race or sexual orientation.
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