Same Sex Marriage
When you think about America you think about life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That is what we are taught as a young American and try to live by. One document helps us understand that and that document was called the declaration of independence written by Thomas Jefferson, one of our founding fathers. Another document that makes sure we the people feel free and have rights as individuals are the Bill of Rights and our amendments. Brought to the U.S’ attention by James Madison. These documents have been what has kept Americans from ripping each other’s eyeballs out. Sometimes when we feel our rights have been violated we usually find a way to be heard because we feel it might have been unconstitutional. That may sound a little too farfetched but at times it is unconstitutional and certain groups feel that way here in America. The 15th amendment is a prime example, passed in February 3, 1870, helped those who couldn’t vote based on race, color or religion. Mainly directed towards African Americans. Well today another group of people are still not fully getting rights as the Americans they are. The gay community is this group of people I am referring to. Since as far back as when the U.S was being founded same sax marriage has been frowned upon and same sex couples as well. Some say it’s unconstitutional and just plain out wrong. Wrong some say yes some say no but as for it being unconstitutional you decide. This being said lets go over these aspects.
Is it wrong it just depends on who you are and what your beliefs are. A September Quinnipiac University poll found that 56% of American adults and 57% of registered voters supported same-sex marriage while 36% of both groups opposed it. For the most part the people who oppose it most are going to be the religious groups. Christianity is one of the biggest religious groups in the United States and their stand on same sex marriage is very opposed. They regard it as sinful and it goes against god’s will. And for
Is it wrong it just depends on who you are and what your beliefs are. A September Quinnipiac University poll found that 56% of American adults and 57% of registered voters supported same-sex marriage while 36% of both groups opposed it. For the most part the people who oppose it most are going to be the religious groups. Christianity is one of the biggest religious groups in the United States and their stand on same sex marriage is very opposed. They regard it as sinful and it goes against god’s will. And for