Same sex marriage has been such a red-hot topic in the United States. Many debates are focusing on the question: should the government grant homosexual people the rights to be legally married? In fact, the attitudes of the governments are different according to different states. The judges in Massachusetts ruled in favor of same sex marriage in the state. Thus, the State of Massachusetts has become the first to grant same sex couples full legal status in the United States.
The same sex marriage means that same-sex couples can get married in religious or non-religious ceremonies and have the same rights as married straight couples, such as the rights of adopting young children and property inheritance. Same-sex marriage is not a new thing. As early as in 1989, gay couples could be legally married in Denmark. In the recent years, Canada, the Netherlands, and Belgium have also granted gay couples the equal rights with straight couples. In America, the debate over gay marriage has been around for a decade. Many people fear that gay marriage will bring harm to the society. Actually, legalizing same sex marriage will not be harmful to the social status. On the contrary, it will be beneficial to both the homosexual community and the mainstream population.
However, to be honest, more than half of all people in the United States oppose same sex marriage. Same sex marriage meets with so many prejudices because there is a lot of misunderstanding about what homosexuality really is. Besides, there are also a lot of stereotypes about gay relationships, and even a great deal of misunderstanding of the truth of marriage. We have to admit that same sex marriage is not easy to form a lasting relationship, but it is just a small minority, and exists primarily among the very young. If you attend any gay event, such as a Pride festival or a PFLAG convention, you’ll find this to be true. As gays grow aged and mature, they begin to appreciate and find their way into long-term committed relationships. They are loyal, monogamous, and devoted partners. Many make valuable contributions to their communities, serving on school boards, volunteering in community charities, and trying to be good citizens.
Even though same sex marriage is not as unbearable as people exaggerate, many people say no blindly. The opposition to same sex marriage ultimately from a deep-seated homophobia in American culture, borne out of religious prejudice. While many Americans do not realize it is a very real part of every gay person’s life, just like racism is a very real part of every black person’s life. We should make an objective judgment on this issue. People who love each other should be blessed regardless the age, race, and sex. They should be able to live, marry and raise children with the same respect and the same rights as anyone else.