In this article is described the current problems the country faces with same sex marriages. Organizations such as the federal anti same-sex marriage Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) are making is difficult to pass laws. In this article are two woman who want to get married in the state of California but cannot because of Proposition 8. Proposition 8 declares it illegal for same sex marriage in the state of California. Both plaintiffs Kris Perry and Sandy Stier continuously try to fight this off. As stated in the article: "I'm not trying to get gay married, I'm just trying to get married".
This bring up the question of does it matter? There is no such thing as gay marriage. A marriage is a bond between one another, same sex or not. Supporters and haters will continue around the world with the debate over same-sex marriage. But as Stier says - "Even though it's taken so long, and we haven't gotten married yet, were winning." This is true. All of the fighting does bring up some positive whether a law gets changed, made, removed or not. By having the power to speak out and educate others about same-sex marriage, the more support it creates. It may be illegal in some states for same-sex marriage, but it is never illegal to voice your opinion about it. And it certainly isn't illegal to keep on trying.
Good luck to these two women, and keep on fighting.
It's A Woman's World.
Great post! I feel like a lot of the time when same-sex marriage is being discussed it only focuses on gay males right to marriage and I feel like just as many lesbian couples are fighting for the same rights. That being said, I think out of all certain organizations LGBT organizations usually are the least biased sexually. I believe love can be found with another person, not another sex. A lot of people can get really scared and anxious when talking about the topic, but it is a very prevalent issue in today's society and its great that you were able to bring it up in your blog!
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