Should The Government Pursue The Cleveland Board Of Education V. Lafleur?

The right to marry is something most people take for granted. The US Supreme court has even weighed in on this topic in their ruling for the 1974 case of Cleveland Board of Education v. LaFleur. They stated that the “freedom of personal choice in the matter of marriage and family life is one of the liberties protected by Due Process Clause (Gay). There is even nothing in the constitution that denies marriage to any group. So why will the government not recognize civil unions? Many people, including myself have family members and friends who are same-sex couples that would like to honor their relationship with one of the most sacred traditions, marriage (Gay). I believe that the government should recognize civil unions, because everyone deserves the right to marry and be with who they want. If the government where to recognize same-sex marriage, it would benefit each state, as well as, the economy in general. Marriage would also grant same-sex couples the same medical, financial and social benefits that heterosexual couples have enjoyed for hundreds of years.

Everyone deserves the right to marry and be with who they want. One of the arguments people use against same sex marriage is that it would negatively impact heterosexual marriage. It’s hard to comprehend how same-sex couples getting married would affect

The bottom line is, marriage is not denied based on race or religion and it should not be denied because of sexual orientation. Same sexed couples deserve the same rights and privileges as heterosexual couples. Medical benefits, tax benefits, legal and social benefits should all be given on an equal basis no matter what a person’s race, religion or sexual orientation. Love is not an emotion limited to heterosexual individuals. Same sexed couples deserve the right to express their love through marriage just like everyone