Edmunds 1 Katherine A. Edmunds Mrs. David HELA 10 block 3 14 February 2016 The Fight to End Sexual Segregation “Love is not a political matter, it is a human right,” (Chozrick}_Jhe debate to end or strengthen gay rights has been an endless struggle in the past and especially now. When in " - . a reality, love is a right, not a debate. With our country being founded on the man marries womgn ideology. does the allowance of gay marriage and rights hinder the foundation of our country’? With the impending presidential election, this issue is a main focal point. The reality is that gay citizens should have the same rights as other American citizens because it is an issue of equality. it will promote acceptance of others, and marriage and society have evolved since the founding of the United States. These factors all contribute to the big picture that is equal gay rights. The equality and freedom that is promised with being an American should mean the same rights for everyone, With the recent approval of same"sex marriage, more talk of reinforcing gay rights finally gives more equality to gay citizens. The equality U.S. citizens are promised is questioned in the Los Angeles Times and brought to a clear answ&)The high court struck down part of the federal Defense of Marriage Act and said the marriages of same-sex couples deserved equal dignity and respect under the law,” Seago ty in America means that neither race nor sexuality should be eat ate freedoms, and that is the right that everyone deserves. The L.A. Times also highlights the decision St made about same-sex marriage, “Though the court's 5-4 opinion is tightly focused on the question of same-sex unions, its broad wording and soaring rhetoric will reverberate beyond the two-decade-long battle for marriageEdmunds 2 equality (swazeypne could argue the mix between gay rights and freedom of religion go head-to-head throughout this topic. A high positioned government official argues that she has her ov igi tg but so has allow same-sex mariage, which goes against her spiral : Teter to as “they Who {s ? Put int 2 beliefs. "Whereas in the past they were willing to respect religious freedom, now that they fay yecfo£ yea en believe they have the upper hand they are ready to disregard religious liberty altogether,” als should have religious rights, when it comes to their notary {RicheyQ3While government o work, they need to obey the law and let others of different religions and sexualities have their, OF canted 2nd DOK, Cisola i) rights. If this freedom is given to all of America, it will make BY country based on equal rights fa for all. fread, America has been coined as a melting pot of diverse cultures, ethnicities, and religions. Acceptance is the key that makes this country be the great country it is today. The government making the decision to allow gay marriage to be legaly changes lots of perspectives on the topic. What gay individuals desirgis to be accepted and treated like everyone else. This new law has created more approval and generosity towards gay people. Although some are still agitated, this is because of their lack of awareness about the topic. That's why gay rights advocates are trying to increase sex education. In the Boston Globe anicle, SoM "There is so much difference of opinion in this country about what kids should learn about sexuality that the default position of a lot of schools is just to do the bare minimum to not invite controversy. By doing that we are missing the mark,” atfhichion and fe ‘combine to make acceptance flourish throughout our nation. Acceptance can be argued as non-essential, but te-have a kind and understanding Soe rs successful country, Hwee acceptance may question America’s integrity and reputation.Edmunds 3 eee of Anderson Pronaans, Throughout the past years, Ameri vulture has significantly changed on how (view rights and marriage rights. The beliefs of people ana(oucountry have drifted drastically over time, Not only hav efeurinions been altered, but so has a ‘society and way of life, Even the president declared that June was Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month. In the DoD News, Air Force General Counsel Gordon O. Tanner dis sussed LGBT Pride Month by about the topic and the respect they will receive for opening up about it. This really shows how society has severely changed to being truthful and open to topics like this. Alsg it shows how widespread this issue is as ithe scale all facets of life. People are becoming more understanding of others, and@upeovernment should change accordingly. America promises freedom and equality, which should include accepting samé"sex marriage. Accepting gays in@u} society creates better people overall and a greater reputation. America’s society has evolved to be more accepting and flexible towards other people. Everyone should have the same rights because equality is a main focus of Americgyacceptance will flourish, and Gupsociety has changed since the traditional way Geounry was foundegyen. The all bottom line is, a person is a person, and they deserve the same rights like anyone else would.Edmunds 4 Works Cited Chozrick, Amy. "Clinton and Biden, in Dueling Speeches, Focus on Transgender Rights." New York Times. 04 Oct. 2015: A.22. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 08 Feb. 2016 Jan, Tracy. "Gay Rights Advocates Push to Broaden Sex Education." 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