Introduction
The issue of human rights has captured the attention of many scholars, activists, politicians, and philosophers for many centuries. After the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the concept of “civil liberties” gained a new meaning that continues to dictate human relations in the United States. Many people acknowledge that same-sex marriage is something that should be analyzed using this law. This discussion gives my personal perspective of this issue.
Same-Sex Marriage
Personally, I believe that all citizens should be empowered, guided, and supported to achieve their objectives in life. In a perfect (or civilized) society, people should not face discrimination because of their sexualities, religious backgrounds, or races (Campion et al. 1852). This means that homoosexuals deserve every liberty or right revolving around marriage. Any attempt to deny these individuals their freedoms will amount to discrimination.
The voice of reason can also be borrowed to address this concern (Eekelaar 11). It is agreeable that there are many people who acknowledge that they are lesbians or gays. Such individuals are members of our societies. It would, therefore, be appropriate for us to appreciate and support such people in order to achieve their potential. With this kind of understanding, it will be easier for communities to empower such individuals. The society’s decision to permit same-sex marriages will create a new bond that results in strong families that are capable of achieving their goals.
The government should implement evidence-based policies and laws that legalize these marriages. Such a move will ensure that more homosexuals are acknowledged or recognized (Eekelaar 9). Consequently, they will be ready to love one another and make vows that can result in successful same-sex marriages. This initiative will strengthen the community since every person will feel that his or her freedoms and rights are being respected.
Campion et al. acknowledge that it is appropriate to examine same-sex marriages from a social perspective (1853). This is true because many people have been advocating for such rights in different parts of the world. This is a clear indication that the time has come to address the issues facing homosexuals. It is also agreeable that different minority groups such as the African Americans fought for their liberties at a time when they were facing discrimination in their respective societies. During the period, many people were against the rights of such races. This means that the fight for gay rights is something that borrows a lot from the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.
I also believe that the government or the state should not control how adults pursue their matrimonial goals or lead their lives. This argument should be supported by the fact that gay (or lesbian) marriages do not affect the welfare of a nation negatively. That being the case, issues to do with marriage or love must be pursued as personal objectives (Eekelaar 14). The approach will make it easier for gays and lesbians to lead quality lives and become fruitful members of the society.
Conclusion
The above discussion has indicated that all people should have their liberties and rights taken seriously. Same-sex marriages should, therefore, be legalized and supported because they empower individuals to succeed in life. Such a decision is meaningful since it will ensure that citizens’ liberties are not compromised. The potential consequences that might arise from the denial of such rights will also be avoided.
Works Cited
Campion, Edward W., et al. “In Support of Same-Sex Marriage.” The New England Journal of Medicine, vol. 372, no. 19, 2015, pp. 1852-1853.
Eekelaar, John. “Perceptions of Equality: The Road to Same-Sex Marriage in England and Wales.” International Journal of Law, Policy and the Family, vol. 28, no. 1, 2014, pp. 1-25.