Marriage; A Controversy

This article by an unknown author, mainly because it didn't say and I couldn't find one, talks about the Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA as I'll be referring to it. The author criticizes DOMA, stating that it was created during a time when pro-homosexuality was taboo, more so then now, and ultimately created to gain the popularity of voters at the time. Now, during times when homosexuality has really began to hit the spotlight hard and gained the attention of many Americans. To be honest, I believe it’s always been a taboo topic, but as of recently, people are beginning to feel comfortable talking about it. I feel like we've heard a lot of the arguments of the opposing side for years and now people are really beginning to stand up for a new progressive idea of equality.

In the article, the author targets those who may be on the fence about same sex marriage by stating some concerning contradictions. With the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell earlier this year, once soldiers are allowed to serve openly and freely the question arises of, "what about their spouses? How will the housing, benefits and burials play out?"

Other examples the author points outs in the article are backed by other laws set in place that would ultimately be compromised as well. The author states if DOMA is not Congress' right to force upon and change, but ultimately comes down the power of the states, then what about the new health care law? With criticism after criticism of how republicans and antigay government officials play with hypocrisy when it comes down to the gay agenda really discredits their claims.

As for me, I'm not as informed and educated in the politics to really understand the full length of some of the claims the author mentions because I don't have the adequate background information. I do feel because homosexuality is condemned in the bible, it is going to be a long argument that will not be settled overnight. Stating all of the facts and making a good argument will not change a persons view if they are strongly religious or what not. At least not overnight, acceptance and understanding with the idea of this modern equality may take many years. The author does make some great points and arguments in the pro-gay corner, though.

The fact of the matter is, I feel as though our government is heavily hypocritical. We say that there is not a central religion but the actions and views of government officials and the people of this nation prove otherwise. I don't believe there will ever be separation between church and state because religion is the driving force for many people.

Source -- In Defense of Marriage, for All.