RE: Angela DeRiggi's National Same-Sex Law

     In Angela DeRiggi's post National Same-Sex Law, she speaks about how she would like to see same sex marriage legalized from a Christian point of view.  I personally think this actually says a lot about those who are against the legalization of same sex marriage because most would argue that it is Christians who oppose it.  This goes to show you can't generalize a whole group of people-- including ideologies.  It also gets me thinking... Perhaps those who oppose it are actually more likely from a generational gap versus any sort of religious concerns.  

     In 2005, Texas became the 19th state to have an amendment that bans gay marriage.  Fortunately, this was struck down by a federal judge.  I think having this type of ban just would add fuel to the fire and make people stand up more for our individual rights.  In addition to this, something like this can definitely be seen as unconstitutional--as DeRiggi points out-- under "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness". Sadly, however, the Supreme Court has said it is up to the states on who can get married to who.  If the state favors against gay marriage, then that's the way it would have to be.  Things like this should be of more of a national importance versus letting states meddle in large controversial affairs.

     I agree with DeRiggi in her statements that many seem to forget that gay marriage is not a big as they make it seem.  They are like just like anyone else-- just trying to live their lives in peace with someone.  It should not be up to other's how they decide to live their life-- There should be no authority that those who oppose it have against them. 

     I definitely support the gay marriage because everyone has the liberty to the pursuit of happiness. It doesn't matter what people think our nation's ideologies are-- By the Lemon Law, our nation is secular and cannot decide from religious standpoints.  I hope to see gay marriage legalized at the national level rather than have the states decide.  Supreme Court may say it is up to the states, but they are the ones who decide all the huge controversial decisions.  The sooner we get over this and let everyone have their basic equal rights, the sooner we can focus on real issues rather than ones that should be no brainers.