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!