Q2: Gay Rights

There are many political issues the government and the people must address. I am personally very interested/ concerned with gay rights. There have been many attempts to limit rights of gay people, such as the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, and actions taken against same-sex marriages.  I believe strongly that people of all sexual orientations are equal, and should have the same rights as everyone else.

Allowing gay or bi men/women into the military would not be anymore of a distraction than allowing men to serve in the same ranks as women. Same-sex marriage does not harm anyone. Some claim that it is an imposition on other people’s beliefs if they are forced to accept straight marriages and same-sex marriages as the same thing. However, in the US marriage is a union in the government’s eyes. Besides, the US is based on the idea that we are accepting of other religions, and views. Thankfully, under Obama, the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy was repealed. There are also some states that accept same-sex marriages, or civil unions.

I feel very strongly about this issue for a few reasons. The main reason is that we have several family friends, and I have some personal friends who are either gay, lesbian or bisexual. I believe they deserve the same rights and opportunities that me and my family receive.