My Final Viewpoints on Homosexual Liberties and the Road America and the World Should Take In Order To Amend the Hatred and Prejudice Toward Homosexua

People view America as the land of the free, one in which all cultures, beliefs and groups can come together and live harmoniously. Why then do we still have the problem of discrimination against homosexuals in today’s society? My question is should America and the rest of the world withhold the benefits and privileges of homosexuals? Such benefits as marriage, civil unions, and adoption that many of us take for granted. There are many incidences in which same-sex couples have been discriminated against. The United States of America, the leader of the free world, has 49 states out 50 states that ban same-sex marriages, with Massachusetts as the only exception. Marriage isn’t the only issue same-sex couples are forced to deal with. Florida denies the right for homosexual couples to adopt a child under any circumstances. I believe that the solution for this discrimination in America is to grant homosexuals the same rights and benefits as other citizens are granted. Same-sex couples should be allowed nationwide marriages. All homosexual couples should be able to adopt/ foster children, regardless of their sexual affiliation, as long as they are willing to support and care for the child. Same-sex couples who are in civil unions should be granted the same benefits as married couples receive from their employers and government. People say if there is gay adoption that the child will have no mother or father figure in their lives. People also say that marriage should be considered between a man and a woman, which it has always been that way, and it’s the way God had made it. People also commit that if homosexuals can’t conceive a child naturally then they shouldn’t have one. People are also saying that placing a child in this type of environment will only harm the child. The fact is in the many cases and studies of homosexual adoption, the success rate of the adoption has been higher than that of heterosexual parents. Another fact is that many heterosexual couples cannot conceive a child naturally and no one says a thing to them when they adopt a child. It is ignorant and prejudice to deny a couple the right to raise a child because they are opposite of the traditional sexual affiliation. I believe deep in my heart that homosexuals will become equals in our society someday because there is a new generation coming into the voting age, which has an open mind and an ability to accept others. This new generation, “would one day denounce male- female marriage as mean spirited and bigotry”. The new generation will recognize that stopping homosexuals from getting married, just because they are interested in the same sex is mean and inconsiderate. Also, “younger people, even in conservative churches, are more open to same- sex marriage”. This reveals that even the younger generations in strict churches are allowing themselves to open their minds to new people and new ideas even if at one point it was against their religion. I believe deep in my heart that homosexuals will become equals in our society someday because the State of Massachusetts has recognized same- sex marriage since 2004. If one state in the United States recognizes same- sex marriage, then I believe there is hope for the rest. It shows that there are people out there that do support homosexuals and we believe that number is only growing. I interviewed individuals to see what their response would be to my plan. Their responses were all generally the same as the following commit given by a 17 year old senior who grew up in a strict house hold and a strict church environment. “Unequal treatment based on sexual preference is horrible, but I understand why it happens. We come from a much closed minded area, and most people are unable to accept new changes in society. We need to change the laws, in order to fit everyone’s needs. It is important to create equal treatment for everyone.” This person wished to remain anonymous in order to avoid negative responses to his words. I will respect his wishes. Many conservatives and right wing republicans will criticize my proposal and beliefs. The fact still remains though, homosexuals are human beings and deserve as much civil liberties and rights as any other American, anyone who can’t see this, can’t see the very fabric and heart of America.