Same sex marriage debate

The latest news story that has been buzzing around is the same sex marriage bill in the United Sates. Since same sex marriage has been in the politic radar for a while now the Supreme Court decided to take a hearing in the same sex marriage in December of 2012. Massachusetts was the first state the legalized same sex marriage.  California legalized same sex marriage on June 16, 2008, but by the Supreme Court of California it ended that year on November 5 due to an amendment violation. 38 U.S states have banned same-sex marriage. The majority of Americans who are younger than 30 seem to be more supportive of the same sex marriage than the elders. With the younger generation of kids homo sexuality has became an accepted lifestyle nowadays. A 17 year old senior at Norton High School Brittany Kenyon says, “Yes I feel that the Supreme Court should legalize same-sex marriage in all the states. I believe that the couples should have that decision of being married not the states.” Many celebrities have been open about their sexuality like Ellen DeGeneres. Kenyon says, “People shouldn’t be so judgmental all the time. If Massachusetts passes the same-sex marriage then the rest of the states should. I have an uncle and brother who are gay. They’re the same person to me. I still love them the same even though they like different sexes. I support their decisions. Young people grew up with a protest and are unfazed by gay marriage.”

 “Hopefully gay marriage will pass because it’s for the better. And some people’s attitude will change about gay marriage. One day it will change,” Says the 17 year old. Most elders do not support this movement. They grew up religiously or don’t think its “normal” for two of the same genders to like each other.

 A 50 year old elder said, “I think that they shouldn’t pass the same-sex marriage. I was raised up to believe that marriage should between a man and a woman. And not any other variations of that. In the bible we have been taught that God wanted men and women to be together not.” The 50 year old year grew up with going to church every Sunday with his family. “I feel like it’s a waste of time because nothing is ever going to change. This is not normal for the same genders to like each other.”  Statistics show that same sex marriage as grown.  “I do know people who like the same sex but I don’t associate with people like that a lot,” says the 50 year old.  Later he adds “These relationships are not supporting the family values that we have all been taught.  Since they have a non ability to reproduce naturally.” It only takes a matter of time until something gets changed because the statistics are going up