Same Sex Marriage Should Be Legal - 1356 Words

Don’t we all have the right to be happy? This is a common question that is raised, when it comes to the topic of same-sex marriage. Throughout the course of history the gay community has faced many challenges, from admitting to being homosexual to fighting for their rights. However, just recently the hot topic among gays is same-sex marriage. There are many that argue that same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and that all people should be ale to live as they want. On the other side of the spectrum, people argue that it is wrong because it says so in the Bible, or that it doesn’t follow traditional values, or even that it doesn’t promote procreation. The issue of same-sex marriage should not be an issue of debate; everyone should be able†¦show more content†¦Also, â€Å"ended the federal policy of treating homosexuals as security risks and was the first president to invite gay activists to the White House.(American Decades)† Although they have fac ed many challenges, they have made slow progress over the years. Today the LGBT movement is more alive than ever, â€Å"opinion is changing in the U.S.(Obama’s Embrace†¦)† more and more people are becoming open to the idea of giving gays the right to marry, it has become legal in some states and the list is expanding. It has even become more open in politics. My candidate, Wendy Davis, is a woman who has faced several challenges, as we all have. Raised by a single mother, and being a single mother herself by the age of 19, she had to start working at a young age to help her mother out and later on to create a â€Å"better life for her young daughter.(Texas State Senator..)† This demonstrates the importance of family to her and how independent she is. She studied at Tarrant County Community College for two years and then transferred to Texas Christian University. Davis graduated first in her class with a bachelor’s degree and was accepted into Harvard Law. Once she graduated from Harvard Law with honors, she became an attorney in Fort