Gay Marriage...(Proposition 8)

I find this topic very controversial due to the fact of religion and many things like that. I have been to some gay rallies and i feel that the world is changing and that this is something that could do many great things for the world if it becomes accepted a little bit more. Both many citizens and government has barred both marriage and adoption of children to couples of the same-sex. And now more then 30 states have banned the marriage of gay and lesbian couples. But what many people were surprised by was the fact that even though having a black president is such a step in civil rights, i was disappointed that he did support same-sex marriage. What was also surprising was the fact that many religious people found this subject more important then that of abortion. They want it to be STOPPED. Proposition 8 was considered one of the most EXPENSIVE ballots with a spending of over $75 million. Many believe that the outcome of the California ballot spoke much for the rest of the nation. Many same-sex couples now struggle with the acceptance of equality the the hope of soon becoming an official married couple. I guess this makes me sad for the fact that  many men and women won't be able to have the rights that my mom and dad have. And that our country is so shallow that they cannot accept that love comes not just from gender but from the heart.

Jesse McKinley, Laurie Goodstein. "Bans in 3 States on Gay Marriage." NY Times: Politics 06 Nov 2008 A1. 08 Mar 2009 .