In the article, Here Comes the Groom, (1989), Andrew Sullivan explains that same-sex marriage, "allows for recognition of gay relationships, while casting no aspersions on traditional marriage. It merely asks that gays be allowed to join in" and he continues, "it says for the first time that gay relationships are not better or worse than straight relationships, and that the same is expected of them...There's a legal benefit to a clear, common symbol of commitment." In the end, it comes down to marriage provides a "common symbol of commitment" between two people. The United States should allow same-sex marriages.
My marriage is a private and intimate commitment with my spouse. To the outside world, it shows as we are united together in life. Whom we marry is our personal choice and I would not want the government to interfere with my choice of spouse. Nor should states dictate whom a gay or lesbian person can and cannot marry. We are born in America with the fundamental and basic right of freedom to marry and we should not be prohibited from that right in any way. The government does not pose on its citizens how many children we must bear, it should not pose on us whom we can and cannot marry. Marriage is the essential building to a good society. It is the essence of our families and our lives. The two gentlemen across the street from us should be able to have a legal commitment of marriage between them. Their relationship isn't hurting my life. How is it hurting yours?
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