Theory

First, the two sides: those who are for gay marriage (mainly homosexuals and less than fifty percent of Americans) and those who are against it (many religious figures, conservatives, George Bush and more than fifty percent of Americans).

The issue of gay marriage is so contentious because a marriage license provides Americans benefits and privileges that homosexual are being denied because of minor objections. Marriage provides couples state and federal benefits, divorce benefits if one chose to get divorced, parental rights, rights to their partners welfare in emergency health situations, etc. Many homosexuals are fighting for these rights, but yet many people are against it. Why? Many of the individuals who are against gay marriage use religion to their advantage. The bible is often interpreted many different ways and many people use religion to set standards on the way people should live and should date. People say that god intended "Adam and Eve" and not "Adam and Steve" but yet can't explain further on why same-sex couples shouldn't get married.

In a previous post I stated that there are over fifty percent of Americans against same-sex marriage, and over seventy-five percent of Americans for gay rights. How could so many people be for gay rights but against gay marriage when marriage is a right. Again, the main issue between the two sides and the main reason that this issue has remained illegal is because many people are unsure of how they really feel and are persuaded by society. If it was not for me researching the issue, being around homosexuals, feeling their pain, and realizing how many benefits homosexuals are losing out on every year I would not know how important marriage is to them. In my opinion, in order to bring an end to the "polarized sides" of this issue those who are against gay marriage should be informed of the many benefits and privileges that are being taken away from homosexuals. Opposers should be informed about equality under the law and by objecting same-sex marriage a person is objecting and infringing on an Americans right.

To homosexuals marriage is more than just a document which lets the world know two people are united in holy matrimony, its meaning is far superior and means so much more. It is very evident that many privileges are being taken away from homosexuals because they are not allowed the right of marriage.