The U.S. Supreme Court is really close to hearing the case for gay marriage, and we hope they do it sooner rather than later.
With three more states passing gay marriage and one striking down a ban this past election, it feels like it is time for the Supreme Court to address the nationally polarizing issue.
Currently, nine states recognize gay marriage. However, these unions are not recognized by the federal government and could be struck down at any moment if they decide to do so.
The legality of the cases up for the Supreme Court to discuss include the Defense of Marriage Act, which nationally prohibits gay marriage, and Proposition 8, which bans it in California.
With President Barack Obama supporting gay marriage and nationwide support growing, we believe it is time for the Supreme Court to at least discuss the issue.
It is 2012, and much has changed with this election; big social issues are on the table, and they need to be addressed.
We do not want to see gay marriage sit in limbo as the Supreme Court just throws it to the side. It may or may not be time for gay marriage to become legal in the U.S., but it is time for the discussion.
Besides the legality of allowing gay citizens to marry, their right to receive marriage benefits is at stake as well.
A reason why gays are fighting for marriage goes beyond just the word. It is for their right to share the same rights that every other U.S. citizen gets when they are married.
The ruling in favor of gay marriage will certainly be combatted by many. Undoubtably, many will complain about leaving the country if gay marriage is legalized. But here’s a heads up: Canada legalized gay marriage years ago, and Mexico is not very favorable of U.S. citizens right now, or anybody else for that matter.
If the Supreme Court decides to hear the case addressing gay marriage, it will certainly be a historic event in U.S. history. It is one of the major social issues splitting our country today. If gay marriage is legalized what would come next?
We will find out today if the Supreme Court decides to begin talks on gay marriage or if they decide to postpone discussion until they meet privately again come January. The longer they put it off, the longer U.S. citizens will have to wait to see if they can marry regardless of their sexual orientation, something no one should be denied anymore.
