Over the past years, the definition of marriage has been debatable. Those who are in favor of banning same-sex union strongly believe marriage is between a man and a woman. However, the opposing side argues same sex couples should be entitled to marriage.
Same-sex marriage is a civil rights issue and it should be important enough to make  it a constitutional law protecting the LGBT community from feelings of segregation.
The LGBT community does not get as much recognition as they should. They are restricted from such a simple basic right, which is the pursuit of happiness. Gay people do not get the same benefits as we all do and I strongly believe God and religion have nothing to do with this topic.
Four years ago, Proposition 8 passed, leaving same-sex couples banned from getting married in the state of California.
But why should gay people be treated any differently? After all, equality is stated under the law as one of our rights.
And in what way does the union of people in love threaten the sactity of marriage.?
It is unfair, discriminating, and is the complete opposite of what our constitution stands for.
Those against same-sex marriage argue that it is a sin to marry the same sex because it’s stated in the Bible, however, in the Bible it also states that people who get a divorce are also sinners.
Basically, it all boils down to a matter of selective reasoning.
How is that fair?
They are very limited to their benefits.
Marriage gives you a social marital status. It is a symbol of unity and also gives their husband/wife a decision regarding their health if they were on their deathbed.
However, this applies only to “heterosexual” couples.
People against same sex marriages should ask themselves is it really harming our society or rather is it offending their personal beliefs?
“I believe we should have a federal amendment in the constitution that defines marriage as a relationship between a man and woman, because I believe the ideal place to raise a child is in a home with a mom and a dad.” said Gov. Mitt Romney, at the Republican presidential debate in Des Moines, Iowa hosted by Fox News.
Although President Obama, is more liberal in this thought on same-sex marriage. Nothing has been brought up after the public statement given by Vice President, Joe Biden.
In an interview with ABC News, President Obama stated that although he is “evolving,” he believes that it might take a few terms for this issue to be decided in court.
How many terms? Presidential terms?
For now, younger people are more accepting of it and supporters have raised far more money than those opposing.
Your race, skin color, ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender, sexual preference should not define who you are allowed to marry. Restricting gay people from having the right to marry is inhumane.
Massachusetts was the first state to allow same sex marriage in 2004 .
Eight other states,  Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Washington, Maryland and the District of Columbia have legalized same-sex marriage.
How would you feel if you did not have the right to marry someone you love because of your gender?
The pledge of allegiance states “…and in liberty and justice for all.” This is not justice and not everyone had equal liberty.
It is sad how this country is supposed to be free and have all these rights, yet gays do not have the right to marry.It is absurd and unfair.
This has been going on for many years and needs to come to an end. We need to allow every individual the right to marry and pursue their happiness.