Within America, only nine states as of today offer the option of same sex marriage. These include: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Washington, Maine, and Maryland.  Since this is true, then it would mean there would be unnecessary difficulties for gay and lesbians all throughout the country just to get married. Are American politicians purposely doing this? Do they cling onto some sort of belief that being gay or lesbian is wrong or unnatural?

I think that the politicians that decide who gets to be married are indeed wrong. Even if same sex marriage was allowed in more states, it doesn’t mean that everyone has to get one. Whenever I think ofAmerica, I think of the last eight words of the national anthem, “Land of the free, home of the brave.” Shouldn’t same sex marriage be allowed if America practices its promise of being so-called “free”?

Why can we marry others outside of America to have them stay in the country, but have people within our own country that can’t marry? All I’m saying is that there isn’t a law against same sex marriage, yet we still need to legalize it.

The 2000 census proved that there were 20,000 gay couples living in Michigan alone, and within them 18% have kids. Yet for years, people have been trying to take away their rights, which is ridiculous, because everyone is entitled to their rights. Even if gay and lesbian marriage is legalized, it does not mean that you have to get one.

People are scared of things that are different or new. Some people believe that gay marriage is against their religion or beliefs about homosexuality, but having a meltdown about it won’t solve this problem.  Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) was a law prohibiting gay and lesbian people from serving openly in the military. For 17 years, the law prohibited gay and lesbian Americans from serving in the armed forces and sent a message that discrimination was acceptable.

During the final days of 2010, legislation passed both chambers of Congress that provided a pathway for DADT repeal. The president signed this legislation on December 22, 2010, but DADT was not repealed until September 20, 2011. If the people who protect our rights and risk their lives to save ours accept gays and lesbians, then I know someday that all 50 states can, too.

The future for same sex marriage looks rough right now, just like a civil war, but since the government is already trying to help the cause, more couples will be able to be happily married and will feel like America is truly the land of the free and the home of the brave.