Stephanie
Reynolds
The topic of the right to marry is a controversial topic to say the
least. Everyone has their own personal take on the issue. The most highly
ranked of them all is the right to marry equal for all. Has same sex
couples rights been violated when it comes to the matter of marriage.
CNN supreme court producers has some great insight on the issue.
Coming from a neutral standpoint, and basing all facts on the
laws that are currently in place. Fact is whether same sex or
heterosexual, anyone has the legal right to marry. You may apply for and
obtain a marriage license. You have the right choose any
destination you can afford and that's available. Within 17 states in the United States of America.
Now let’s get to where some get confused on the law.
The law states that anyone whether homosexual or heterosexual have the
same right to marry. If this is the case then why are so many states
still against same sex marriage.
The
answer lies in three reasons. The first
being religion. People for years have
placed their religious beliefs on others, as long as the existence of
religion. Religion guides many decisions
made by people every day. But your religious
beliefs are your beliefs, and can cause discrimination against those that don't share the same beliefs.
The next
reason is personal reasons, which has no place in law making. When
congress passed laws such as the right to marry, many times it is from personal
experience or views that sways their decisions.
Now that is a direct violation in rights. When in a position as
such, only the law should apply.
Last but
not least is political standpoint.
Politicians run campaigns based on whether or not they will pass bills
in relation to same sex marriage. They make promises to never let such a thing happen in their state. Which is unethical and draws people further apart.
"Barring individuals from marrying and depriving them of
the rights, protections, and responsibilities of civil marriage solely because
of their sexual orientation violates the Equal Protection Clause," New
Mexico Supreme Court. Then what’s the hold up on the other states of the union
I ask?
Work cited
Mears, Bill,CNNSupreme Court producer,”
New Mexico high court rules same sex couples have right to marry”,politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com,
web. 19 December 2013.
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