Massachusetts
has challenged the constitutionality of the defense of marriage act. This act prohibits
federal recognition of same-sex marriage performed in the state but reside in
other states where same-sex unions are allowed. Both Joe and Sean have two very
different opinions. Joe believes that marriage should not necessary be a union
of a male and a female but between two parties it may be, regardless of their sexual
orientation. In ensuring race to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,
all key parts of the American dream, how is a possible for a congressional
representative to ensure everyone’s rights in Massachusetts? Speaking on behalf
of gay and lesbian community, as a possible voter, I would not feel my rights
would be protected under Sean’s leadership. Although Sean proposes that the
state needs a framework, some sort of legal construct, where states recognize
gay marriage in one state and a state that does not.[1]
His proposal on sanctioning rights to one state and not to another excludes a
percentage of the American population.
Isn’t America founded on the principles that
each individual deserves to be treated fairly by the government and by each
other? Sean’s values only support heterosexual relationships and not the
relationships of bisexual, asexual or homosexual relationships. As a possible
representative to the 4th congressional district, the rights and
freedoms in the district would need to be represented in congress. Many closet
or open gay voters would not know what will be their rights under his
leadership. Moreover, Joe believes in fairness. His strong advocacy for the
rights of gays and lesbians goes back to the issues of fairness. If elected,
Joe would argue that the government should not tell an individual who he/she
can love or who he/she can marry.[2] A
huge supporter in repealing the defense of marriage act, Joe is determined to
push government to end the marriage act; as well as, to make sure that everyone
has the rights and freedom and not be discriminated against in their work place.
As a gay voter, Joe represents the population as a whole, working with a diverse
population. According to Joe, individuals should feel comfortable and not
“re-closet” themselves. Joe embraces the fight for fairness and equality for
the people in Massachusetts and Americans across the country, the role he will
play as a representative in sustaining those rights.
Work Cited
The American Debate (Part 4/5) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnZFQMpFsGg&feature=bf_next&list=PLRe0KrUwWVHmPiX1pQ2FTNn6MuGeVaysQ
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