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Same-Sex Marriage

Adam Kells
English 100
Professor Sarah Matthey-Biernat
November 17, 2005
Same-Sex Marriage
85% of teachers reject homosexual themes taught in there curriculum (National Organization for Women). Over the past couple of years, the rising number of open homosexual people has been on the rise. Because of this rise, there has been more discussion and argument about same-sex marriage. Some people think same-sex marriage is a one sided topic, when there is actually things that they do and they don't have in common. There are pro's with same-sex marriage, such as it promotes equality and allows people to love who they want, and there are con's, such as the majority of the population doesn't want same-sex marriage and it goes against family's values and the government. Being a free country, it should be that everyone should be treated equally no matter what their sexual preference is.
Living in a country where our Declaration of Independence states "that all men are created equal" shows that everyone in the country should be created equally. Allowing same-sex marriage is a great way to show that even though you aren't considered to be fitting in with what is normal, you are still apart of the country. When you grow up you are taught by your parents that you are suppose to share and treat others how you would want to be treated. This doesn't mean that once you grown up your forget these teachings. You might not agree with everything that is going on in the United States, but showing a little respect and support for others will give good examples for other citizens and countries.
Allowing same-sex couples to marry will be a good example for other countries. It will give the United States a chance to show that we aren't just a country with a large army, we are also a country that shows that it cares about it's citizens and wants to make as many citizens as happy as it can. There has been many other country's who have allowed same-sex married and they...