In searching through different news sites, watching news programs, and reading newspapers, it is evident that Gay Civil Rights is a widely discussed and debated issue. Much of the underlying controversy stems from marriage laws, “Don’t ask, don’t tell” in the military, and adoption regulations. These restrictions against homosexuals all form from underlying assumptions about them, and are undeniably transgressions of their basic human rights. Being able to publicly and officially demonstrate one’s love through marriage, being able to express one’s self to others, and being able to have children are rights which all heterosexual men and women can enjoy, so how can we deprive others of those same liberties due to their sexuality? Unfortunately, some people perceive homosexuals solely upon their sexual orientation and not upon their morals, ethics, opinions, personality, etc. Hopefully through meaningful discussion, those who misunderstand and are prejudiced against homosexuality can learn to be more open and accepting.
The civil rights issues dealing with gay people are so prevalent in our society, and we should take it upon ourselves (whether we are strait or gay) to advocate for their equal treatment. It is unjust and unfair, in a country where “all men are created equal,” to decide who can live freely and enjoy civil liberties and who cannot. Regardless of any person’s sexual orientation, we are all human beings and deserve to be treated with the same respect, kindness, and compassion as we, personally, would wish to be treated with.
Here is a video in which President Obama talks about Gay Civil Rights.
