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Paving The Way For Same-Sex Marriage In America

Same-sex marriage has a positive role awaiting itself in American society. Gays and lesbians may have the opportunity to write history when they become yet another minority to overcome oppression in America. Throughout world history, society has oppressed groups due to their religion, sex, color of skin and sexual orientation. Why do we question the rights of those who love someone of the same-sex, whether it is by genetic code or personal choice? Why should rights and privileges be extended to only those with a heterosexual mindset?  
As studies progress, more evidence is provided that gay and lesbian traits are more of a biological than a personal choice. Similar to a child born with autism, they do not have a choice in what traits they are born with. Yet every person with morals would support an autistic child as , he or she, fulfilled their dreams. Why would we not extend the same courtesy to those born biologically attracted to the same sex? A recent report by Leslie Stahl on the CBS show "60 Minutes" brings forth a condition called "childhood gender nonconformity," (Finkelstien, 2006) meaning that even though a child is born as a boy or a girl they will exhibit traits of the opposite sex. The study follows two twin boys at age nine. One boy, Jared, is the typical all-American boy who plays with war toys, trucks and airplanes; the other boy, Adam, white ponies and fingernail polish. When Stahl asked how they would describe themselves to a stranger Jared replies "I'm a kid who likes G.I. Joes and games and TV." (Finkelstien, 2006) Adam replies to the same question, "I would say like a girl." (Finkelstien, 2006)   When asked why he thinks that is, Adam shrugged. (Finkelstien, 2006)   According to Finkelstien, "research shows that children with extreme gender nonconformity usually grow up to be gay."(Finkelstien, 2006) In accordance to this study, and ones similar to it, we can begin to see how traits of gays and lesbians do not have a choice to be heterosexual...