Saturday, November 21, 2009
Gay and Lesbian marriage should be legalized in all fifty states.
I believe that the legislator should legalize gay and lesbian marriage in all fifty states because they are human beings and should have the same rights as anyone else. I don't understand how Americans can allow some states to legalize gay marriage and have gays and lesbians travel to get married. That to me is unethical. They should be able to stay in the comfort of their own town and get married where ever they want, just like everyone else can. I also do not understand why people think it is ok to discriminate against someone and say they can get married. I mean who do they think they are? I don't see the problem with gay and lesbian marriage, if they want to express their unity why not? Who am I to judge? Do people not understand that even if you do not allow gays and lesbians to get married they are still going to be here no matter what you take away from them? You cannot control how people feel, so why try to control their life. People that disagree with homosexual marriage say "marriage was made for a man and a woman." But marriage is about love, commitment, and happiness. And if two people feel that way toward each other why not allow them to become unified in marriage? The legislator needs to address this issue because if they don't no one will. I feel that this change will make so many Americans happy and the debate would be over. Lets face it, people are going to be the way the are whether you like it or not, so we need to embrace the change and move on!
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Thank you! Us lessies and Gays need more active voices. Greatly appreciated.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading a post title “Gay and Lesbian marriage should be legalized in all fifty states”, something about the word legalized implied a congressional decision. This debate is not going to go away. I find it interesting that on one hand, some who are opposed to government regulating morality are also demanding that government make a decision regarding what can be can be categorized as a moral issue.
ReplyDeleteHistorically we have accepted the definition of marriage as a union between a man and woman. One can search any number of reference books such as a dictionary and find definitions supporting this historical view. But today there seems to be a growing demand to revisit the meaning of marriage.
As a created being we have free will. If two individuals desire a union outside the traditional definition of marriage, I don’t agree, but so be it; just don’t call it marriage. Create a new term for this civil union, with all rights of a trustee or beneficiary. Why is there a push to change my view, opinion, or definition of what marriage means?
I am amazed at the expectation people have for others to change their views. For example in some environments you are not allowed to say Christmas; it’s Xmas or Happy Holidays. I don’t have a problem if you want to have Xmas; just find another time and define what it means; don’t expect me to change my view of Christmas.
The author of the post stated it’s all about love. We love our children, and our pets, but I don’t think anyone is pushing for legislation that will allow an individual to unite with either and call it marriage.
After browsing through my fellow classmates blog posts I saw your post and was immediately interested. You had a very good and structured opinion. Some of my friends would call me a homophobe but I personally have nothing against gays or lesbians. In general I don't like people advancing on me but especially men but I see nothing wrong with their sexual orientation.
ReplyDeleteIf a gay man or lesbian wanted to get married I am all for it. They should be treated the same as every other member of society. What about equal protection under law? You are going into legally binding marriage. That's why they use the term "lawfully" wedded husband or wife. As you stated marriage is about love, commitment, and happiness.
I enjoyed reading your blog entry. It was well written. Good job.