Same-sex marriage has been a controversial issue for decades. There are around 9 million Americans that consider themselves lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. It's estimated that 1 in every 10 Americans are LGBT. No major political parties support same-sex marriages until now. Democrats have decided to include their support for same-sex marriages in the official party platform at the national convention. The majority of Democrats are on board for supporting same-sex marriage.
It's understandable to hear that many Americans are upset and don't support same-sex marriages. They stand strong for their traditional beliefs. When Obama first supported same-sex marriage, there were African American Pastors ready to protest. There is no doubt that there will always be many who disagree. It is important that we treat them like everyone else, and they share the same rights. Every American should be treated equally and that includes having the right to be married to someone of the same gender. We all need to be more excepting of LGBT. It's very exciting to hear that there are more supporters.
As a Christian, I believe in God's word. I also believe in equality. Everyone has the right to love whoever they want, so they should be able to marry whomever they want. I think that more states should allow same-sex marriage. I also believe that later in the future there will be more states that will accept it. Now that the Democrats are supporting it, they can help push to adopt same-sex marriage laws in many more states.
In the Declaration of Independence it states, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." This just goes to prove they have the right to get married and be happy. Marriage should be between two people who love each other, no matter what sexual orientation. If we accept this and adopt more same-sex marriage laws, America will be on the road to freedom.
Resources:
http://gaylife.about.com/od/comingout/a/population.htm
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/07/30/dems-move-to-include-gay-marriage-support-in-official-party-platform/
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