What is more important: marriage with man and woman or marriage with love? According to the state of California marriage better consist of a man and woman together, because any other way will be, dare I say, immoral. If a gay/lesbian couple wants to get married let them get married. Why so much drama? Are they hurting anyone by doing so? I don’t think so. As a matter of fact I see society doing more harm by not legalizing it.

It’s unfair that as a culture we accept homosexual couples but at the same time they are given many restraints within society. By not allowing them to get married, they are not allowed to file joint income tax, receive any inheritance rights, or any assets from a deceased partner. It’s gone as far as not letting one person see the other on their deathbed just because they don’t have the paper work to show they are some sort of family. Basically they are denied the rights, money and security owed to them just for being born with different “inclination.”

Oh, but what about the children? Apparently this seems to be a major concern. Studies have shown no negative side effects in children who are brought up by homosexual parents. But what I question is what these researchers considered “negative side effects.” Where they looking for future psychopaths, criminals or junkies? If a child showed homosexual tendencies, (which none did by the way) would that be considered negative? And if that is the case, than this society is dealing with a serious double standard.

The American Institute of Pediatrics stated that it was healthy for children living in these homes to get full security from both parents. This means they are not against legalizing homosexual marriages because that is the only way for children in these homes to get the security they deserve.

I f gay/lesbian marriages were legal the same would be expected from them than any straight couple. It would show that they are no better or worse than a straight couple also. In addition it would allow them to make a deeper commitment to themselves and to the society instead of just living together.