Gay Marriage Shouldn t Be Something That The State Is...

Rashid Ivery Professor Stuart ENGL 1320 April 26, 2015 Gay Marriage Gay marriage shouldn’t be something that the state is against seeing as it is a personal matter. Gay and lesbian people are well-abiding citizens that are productive members of society so why shouldn’t they be afforded the rights the so many others enjoy in this country? The focal points of American culture are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness so it’s interesting to see that in Texas that statement has apparent limitations. Throughout the different parts of America there are many examples of subliminal discrimination against the LGBT Community. As troubling as this may sound there are many different ways to rectify these situations. By gripping the attention of†¦show more content†¦And because a separation between church and state exist legislature can t run off the notion that marriage is some gift from heaven. Government taking this stance against gay marriage is in many ways detrimental to the American culture as a whole. A straight person saying gay marriage affects them is like saying everyone can’t eat fast food because you’re on a diet; the two are completely independent. When the government begins to try and use legislature as a means to a social barrier you begin to stray into the realm of communism. Trying to force your ideology onto someone and strip them of their individuality is a social travesty. As recognized by the information Toubias writings, â€Å"†¦the complexities of gay relationships are not well understood because of the distinct lack of adequate research regarding the experience of individuals in gay relationships..†(Toubia) How can we expect for the public to evolve their thinking when they have no new knowledge on a subject they already have a pre-conceived notion about? Truth is, we can’t. Diversity in many ways is the American way of life and forcing people into a one track mind strips the country of what makes this country unique. There are 37 states that have already legalized same-sex marriage which is a little over half; meaning nearly half the country is either indifferent or in support of the LGBT movement. Such a segmented opinion on a social issue like this can cause divides in