Gay marriage...

I'm quite perplexed by the lack of logic in our society. We are driven by knee-jerk reactions and feelings, with an aversion to thinking and understanding. What has made us so limited in our view?

This brings me to the topic at hand, Gay Marriage; Which, in a perfect world, would just be called what it is, Marriage. It would be a legally recognized union between two consenting adults. It sounds simple, doesn't it? Well, to America, it isn't.

There are a few reasons for this. I'll attack them one at a time. The main factor is Religion..

It seems that some people think Democratic Republic is synonymous with Theocracy. Any type of Theocracy is a bad thing, but we only notice it when it's a religion that differs from our own. An extreme Christian can harshly judge an Islamic Theocracy, but imagine their own to be just fine.

When wishing for laws to be made, that are in line with your religion, take a moment, and imagine if it were ANOTHER religion making the laws. Perspective can help a great deal, but I'm noticing that several of my fellow Americans are unable to step outside of themselves to gain this perspective.

Whether or not your religion deems homosexuality to be wrong, should not be an issue when it comes to laws. It may come as a shock to some, but not everyone in this diverse nation believes as they do. I will fight for the right for someone to practice their religion, just as I'd fight for the right for two adults to wed, regardless of sex.

Simple, no?

Secondly, there is this fear. Perhaps the sight of two men lovingly looking into each other's eyes, or holding hands, bothers you, and makes you want to shelter your children.

To this, I must say, in a world filled with violence, crueltry, and hatred, we have far more to shelter our children from than love. Your children cannot catch "the gay", and the LGBT community is not recruiting your offspring, and promising a free toaster.

Laws should not be made based on feelings, particularly those that deny others their rights. Feel as you will, but learn to use your mind as well. Be cognizant of the fact that, while you have the freedom to feel as you do, you sould not have the freedom to deny others a BASIC human right.

Oh, and there's this sudden aversion to the unnatural. Because, of course, some will tell you it's unnatural. Of course, these people never use anything unnatural such as plastic, medications, contacts, polyester(a sin in itself!), and HFCS.
So many excuses, and so many reasons to promote bigotry. Stop hiding behind your religion, feelings, and flawed logic, and see this for what it is. It is the chance for two consenting adults to show their love and commitment to one another, and reap the benefits everyone else is able to in a loving relationship. It will not give way to a man marrying his dog, or an adult marrying a child. If you are confused about this part, reread the "two consenting adults" bit.

Equal rights for all human beings. Support Gay Marriage :) Put the bigots in the closet.