In Tommy Gilbert's "The 28th Amendment: Freedom of Marriage", he brings up very worthy and significant points regarding marriage rights of gay couples. His argument is clear and concise, and I completely agree with what Gilbert writes. I, too support marriage rights for homosexual couples. As there are many different arguments on why gay marriage is negative, I like that Gilbert brings up the point of religious equality, and writes "There are people arguing that same-sex marriage is offensive to their religious views, yet they have nothing negative to say about their Jewish or Muslim neighbors", which makes banning gay marriage seem silly, honestly. We don't like/agree with the beliefs or practices of members of religions different than our own, but we still ACCEPT them. We need to ACCEPT the fact that homosexual couples share the same kind of unconditional love for each other that heterosexual couples can. They should be able to freely express the passion of their relationship by getting married. 

With more and more states legalizing gay marriage, I have strong faith that the United States as a whole will soon allow it. It is rapidly becoming more acceptable i believe, but still not to the extent that it should. People that think homosexuals are sinners or are "gross" truly disgust me. I think gay couples deserve to be proud and show others their affection in public without being ridiculed. Love and marriage is something to feel honored about, not humiliated for. And these religious folk are just going to have to learn to deal with it, because its becoming much more widely acknowledged! 

"I was against gay marriage until I realized I didn't have to get one."
James Carville 

(This is amusing yet completely logical. Get over it people and just don't let it bother you; but let others be able to have the happiness in marriage that you do!)

     ENDA, an act to prohibit the discrimination of sexual orientation in the workplace, is in high debate and being voted on currently by Congress in our national government. But whether or not republicans know they'll be losing more and more voters, it seems the only thing that changes a republican member of Congress' mind is if they have a gay family member. Even if every single democrat and independent in the Senate votes for ENDA, additionally 5 republicans will have to vote for the legislation as well (making 60 votes total). One can only hope some of these republicans will see the light, and why this bill will be beneficial for everyone. With the way the attitudes of American's are dramatically changing on gay rights, they'd be stupid not to pass said act. 

     A part of this bill that is loosening some conservative's views is that employers affiliated with a religious group are not subjected to the law. Although it doesn't completely defeat the purpose, it is still a bit unfair. Sexual orientation has absolutely no effect on a man's ability to work, and in my opinion ENDA should already be in effect; no questions asked from ANY company. 

     "I have stood up to social dinosaurs in every such battle - segregation, interracial marriage... and we have prevailed every time in favor of freedom and liberty for those not infringing on the rights of others."