Deilis Martinez (FGCU) Same sex marriage

19. October 2009 by student.

I believe that same sex marriage is a continuous ongoing issue in society. They gays will always argue their right to marriage, because they feel that they deserve it just as well as anyone else does. I think that it has become more of an issue as time progressed because it is affecting our society in many ways. It has caused a divide and disagreement between age groups. For example, an elderly woman would be completely opposed to the idea, as a younger woman in her mid twenties would be more likely to be for it.

I personally believe that if and when you fall in love with a person and you are willing to commit yourself to each other, than there should be nothing standing in your way to fulfill that commitment. Just as race is no longer a factor, gender shouldn’t be. I understand that there are many reasons as to why it isn’t allowed, such as children being more successful when they are in a home with a married mother and father. Well I know of many homes that do have a married mother and father, but are some of the most unstable homes for children to be raised. And more times than not, these homes are the reason for the child’s lack of important skills in life and fail at being successful. Suppose the couple is not interested in having children. I think that they deserve the right to medicare, social security, medical leave, property inheritance and all of the financial benefits that come along with marriage. Also, the right for one to visit their spouse who has been admitted into the hospital. Or make a serious medical decision if they are incapacitated. Finally, I believe that a person should not be denied that right to marry the one that they love. I understand all of the issues, on both sides, the list goes on. But, when you fall in love with a person, when you have that burning love for someone. When you would want nothing else, but to commit yourself and spend the rest of your life with that person, then you should be granted that right. You should not be limited to your life with your spouse. Just like a man and woman have the right to love each other and marry, so should man and man, or woman and woman. No one should have the right to make a decision on who you can love, or the lifestyle you will carry on with that person.

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