Gay Marriage

Gay marriage is one of the most controversial issues facing our country today. Many argue that it violates religious principles and morals; however, this should not be the reason for prohibiting same sex marriage. From a legal standpoint there is no explanation in the Constitution for a law that would prohibit all unions except between a man and a woman. Marriage has changed throughout the years. Wives are now equal rather than subordinate partners, and interracial marriage is now widely accepted, both in statute and in society. …