In regards to Dana's post about legalizing gay marriage, I agree with most of the of the points she brings up to support her position. With only 16 states having legalized same-sex marriage, gay couples do indeed face limitations on their lives that at present will be very hard to get through. However, I feel as though our society and its values does same-sex couples no favors, for being gay in society has always been taboo.
Dana says that liberals and conservatives constantly argue about gay marriage, there are people out there that don't identify with either group that have differing opinions on that sex issue. Having said that, I agree with her that conservatives such as Rick Santorum have a very skewed view on marriage and whether gays are allowed to marry. Santorum says that marriage has evolved into just a romantic relationship, but in his logic is bizarre, for most people develop romantic that lead to the marriage itself. Without romance, most people would not marry, making his argument null and void, As for adoption, I feel as though society places restrictions on gay couples due to the unjustified fear of the couple possibly influencing a straight child with through exposure to their lifestyle, which is completely ridiculous. One's sexual orientation should not inhibit their parental skills, regardless of what most people think. I have no problem with gay people raising children, because it should be based on their character and principles.
Everyone deserves a chances to be happy, gay or straight.
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