The issue of same-sex marriage

Being a Californian for several years, I realize how controversial and big this issue is in California. During the election, the people of California voted on Proposition 8 – an initiative aimed at banning same-sex marriages.

The proposition passed, and people who opposed the bill are upset.

Is their anger justified?

One of the things that I have observed in discussing this issue with various people is that it invokes passionate emotions unlike most issues. Either people are intense advocates or they are equally as intense in their opposition.

The question is why?

In essence, the issue of same-sex marriages is Constitutional. Do gay deserved to be treated as equal and enjoy the same rights and liberties as everyone else?

The short answer to that is yes, they do. Regardless, of how you feel personally about gay relationships, they are people too and deserve to be treated as equals.

But, when this issue is discussed or voted on, it isn’t that simple.

This is an issue that is voted on, for the most part, based on preference or personal beliefs. It really becomes a referendum on the gay culture as a whole. That is why you hear people talk about gay marriages being immoral and destroying the sanctity of marriage. Or people, like me, who aren’t gay, and have no issue with gay people, talk about not caring what they do in the privacy of their own homes.

Still, neither of the groups addresses the real fundamental issue.

Do gays deserve equal rights?

But, that is just my opinion.

What are your thoughts?

The Wizard has spoken.