I found this article that talks about how homosexuals that live in states that ban same-sex marriage have an increased risk for developing mental disorders. I don't find this surprising because it's basically telling a person they are wrong for doing something that seems completely natural to them. It also infringes on their personal rights and is essentially telling them that it is unlawful to be with the person they love.
Does this surprise you at all? Do you think that studies like this will aid in passing same-sex marriage laws or will people continue to ignore the evidence? How would you feel if the gov't told you cou couldn't be married for some reason you felt you had no control over?
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life/health-fitness/health/Policies-up-risk-of-psychiatric-disorder-in-gays-lesbians/articleshow/5640204.cms
Does this surprise you at all? Do you think that studies like this will aid in passing same-sex marriage laws or will people continue to ignore the evidence? How would you feel if the gov't told you cou couldn't be married for some reason you felt you had no control over?
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life/health-fitness/health/Policies-up-risk-of-psychiatric-disorder-in-gays-lesbians/articleshow/5640204.cms
No, it doesn't really surprise me at all. I totally agree with you because it is basically telling a person they are wrong for doing something that does seem natural to them. This will cause a certain amount of distress and discomfort to the individual.
I hope studies like this will aid in passing same-sex marriage laws. I have a feeling though that people will try to ignore the evidence to preserve the current system. I honestly would be pretty angry if the government tried to control aspects of my life that I had no control over. I'm pretty sure anyone would.
The Declaration of Independence said, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." I always think about this quote when issues like these come up. I know there is a lot of controversy and a lot of other issues involved, but I just always come back to this quote. If we're all created equal, then why don't we all have the same rights?