Against My Right to Marriage, Really?

 

For many years marriage equality has been a topic all over the world. Here, in the U.S., many have fought for that right just as many have been against it. Marriage equality has been an ongoing battle. Prop. 8 and DOMA were recently dismissed from Supreme Court, meaning that I am now able to tie the knot with the love of my life. Which I am all for and stoked. (Keep in mind many states are still fighting for that right.)

Then my rejoicing and excitement went dull when I began getting comments such as, “I am against Gay Marriage!” or “Instead of Gay Marriage there should be an Immigration Reform, now that’s more important!”

I was taken aback by this. Especially when your own family was saying this. I understand that there are people who would benefit from an Immigration Reform. I, personally have always been an advocate of the Immigration issue and never bashed immigrants by saying, to hell with an Immigration Reform, I want Marriage Equality. I have been a huge supporter of both issues and I feel they both are just as important. Out of anybody, I think immigrants would understand how it is to go day by day being a victim of discrimination. The same effect that a Green Card would have to an immigrant, so would a marriage have to an LGBT couple.

Some may argue that Marriage Equality goes against their religious believes, but we are not asking to be married before God. We just want a legal marriage. At the end of the day if someone will not approve my marriage then it comes to show how much I do not really need you in my life, simple as that.

Just remember Gay or Immigrant, we are all fighting and will always be fighting for one thing, Equality!

Immigration Issue

I am tired of the way in which the media has altered the immigration issue. One of the things that bother me is how the only ethnic group being attacked continuously by this issue is the Latino community. I mean there are many other ethnic groups that are also immigrants. For which I find it unfair that the only ethnic group that is always being pointed out is us the Hispanics. I think that if anyone is going to say anything regarding this matter should point every ethnic group in the nation. I know that coming to this country illegally is a crime for which I don’t condone anyone entering this country illegally. I am just tired of how every time the media brings up the immigration issue, the Hispanic community is always involved. I wonder if the Hispanic community is the only one that is trying to make a change.

I am also quite bothered by those who say immigrants are here to take jobs from them, when in fact that’s not true. I really don’t see many immigrants working a white collar job. Everyone who comes here as an immigrant gets to have a blue collar job. I think that if anyone is going to say that immigrants are taking jobs away, they should think twice before speaking. No one is going to want a blue collar labor, I mean I know I wouldn't.

Did Not Go According to Plans!

At this moment in my life, I thought I would had accomplished a lot of things. Before graduating high school I had my life planned out for success. I was going to attend college and major in journalism. Soon after I would live in New York and pursue my dream of becoming an editor of some high end fashion magazine.

The thought of going to college and pursuing my dream at the age of 18, thrilled me. Graduation was just around the corner. Sure, I had my mind made up. I was ready for the next step! I had applied for college and basically had everything ready. So graduation came, I was ready to walk the stage and kiss high school farewell.

Now at the age of 22, I am nowhere near those dreams and plans I had. I did start college, but my plans had changed. I no longer was going to major in Journalism, but Sociology. When I first even consider majoring in Sociology I was apprehensive and had no clue of what Sociology was. I began my research. Soon after I found out it would also lead me into a career I wanted.

I later began college and prepared myself for what would come next. It wasn’t until a year and half through college that I realized I wasn’t really doing something I wanted. I had so many plans, but never really made my mind up.

I was not sure if whether my loss in interest had to do with being uncertain of what I wanted at the time or just fear; fear of failure. Being the first in your family graduating from high school and going off to college is not easy. All eyes are on you and you do your best to make everyone proud. I remember staying up late studying, doing homework, and reading books. It was not easy. Sure I was not a straight A student, but the few A’s I got were well earned.

My plans did not go according to what I had in mind, but that does not mean I do not have a chance at making something happen. At the moment I am not in school or employed. This is a huge setback, but it will not stop me. Many see me as a disappointment, but my life is not over yet. I have time to get back on track and get thing done. I know it’s going to take some time, in the end it will all be well worth the struggle!