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Why do
we as a nation of equal people, protected under law, and "endowed by
our creator with certain un alienable right to include life,
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" still withhold the right to
choose who we can be married too? The rights of gay, and lesbian
couples are no less valid then those of any other couple.
All
people should be provided the right to determine what is right for
them, and what makes them happy. We do not have to agree with it, but
we do need to respect it. If a gay couple wants to commit to each
other, in front of their friends, family, and god then who are we
to refuse them the right to do so, just because we do not share their
believes? Marriage is unfortunately not legal as of yet in the
state of Texas, but there is nothing that prohibits the joining of a
gay couple in all but the legal paper.
A
wedding is a covenant between two people that love each other; there
are options outside of legal marriage that are available to gay and
lesbian couples. Handfasting, is one. Traditional marriage is allowed,
although it will not be recognized by the state at this time. I
am happy to talk with you about options available to any couple of
legal age.
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