History was made in Minnesota this week with the legalization of gay marriage. As a single, straight Catholic male, I have to say that this was definitely a step in the right direction.
I don't look at the gay marriage debate as a religious issue. Instead, I look at it as a human issue. In my opinion, denying someone the right to marry because of their sexual orientation is discrimination, and I'm against discrimination in any form. Some may say it destroys the mother and father roles, but I know some families that are lucky enough to have one parent as a role model in their children's lives. The fact that two loving, committed people are willing to devote their lives to themselves and their family is what really should matter, anyway, regardless of who's considered "dad" and who's considered "mom."
I certainly don't see allowing gay marriage as destroying the "sanctity" of marriage, especially when about half of marriages in America end up in divorce. I mean, this is a country where air-head "celebrities" like Kim Kardashian are given millions of dollars to telecast her wedding to Kris Humphries, and now she's plastered all over the media annoucing that she's pregnant by her boyfriend Kanye West while still legally married to Humphries! Give me a break!
It wasn't that long ago that my mom wasn't allowed to attend one of her sister's weddings - her dad forbade it because my aunt was marrying a black man. My, how times have changed. I'm happy that my gay friends and relatives who would like to marry their partner are finally allowed to do so.
Well, that's all for now. Until next time, have a great week, everyone!
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