I'm Not Saying Gay Marriage Is Right, But Banning It Is Definitely Wrong

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By Mack Rawden
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I’m not saying gay marriage is right. In fact, for all I know, it could be a moral abomination. We’re not talking about a math equation or the rotational orbit of Jupiter here. We’re talking about what people’s consciences are telling them, and my thoughts on the decency or indecency of gay marriage are no more inherently right than anyone else’s. As a result, I’m not going to tell you what the hell to think. Truth be told, I don’t really give a shit. If you believe homosexual sex acts will land people in Hell, warn your friends. If you believe homosexuals have nothing to be ashamed of, go hug some gay dudes. Your thoughts don’t affect anyone else’s lives, except, of course, when they’re written into a state’s constitution.

Yesterday, sixty percent of North Carolina residents who cared enough to vote made it clear they do not approve of homosexuality. In theory, I’m fine with that, but in practice, what those voters actually did was legislate the “right” way to feel about homosexuality. They turned their own points of view into the state’s point of view, and that’s not only wrong, it should offend every last one of us, regardless of our personal feelings on gay marriage.

If you don’t believe gay people should get married, believe instead in the right to let people think for themselves. Believe in your ability to teach your own children right from wrong and your own foresight to decide what’s best for you. Believe in charting your own path, making your own choices and staying out of the way of other people. Believe in the rugged individualism that makes America great.

The battle for the soul of America and the battle for the moral path this country will follow into the future shouldn’t be fought in a courtroom or a voting booth. It should be fought every single morning by hard-working people trying to do the right thing. If you think your neighbor isn’t living correctly, use him as motivation to achieve your own goals. If you think the girl down the street is a slut, make wise decisions so you don’t end up like her. If you think gay marriage is wrong, share those feelings with your loved ones, but always remember, those are your opinions, not excuses to force people into behaving how you would.

I’m not saying gay marriage is right, but banning it is definitely wrong.

Mack Rawden
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Mack Rawden is the Editor-In-Chief of CinemaBlend. He first started working at the publication as a writer back in 2007 and has held various jobs at the site in the time since including Managing Editor, Pop Culture Editor and Staff Writer. He now splits his time between working on CinemaBlend’s user experience, helping to plan the site’s editorial direction and writing passionate articles about niche entertainment topics he’s into. He graduated from Indiana University with a degree in English (go Hoosiers!) and has been interviewed and quoted in a variety of publications including Digiday. Enthusiastic about Clue, case-of-the-week mysteries, a great wrestling promo and cookies at Disney World. Less enthusiastic about the pricing structure of cable, loud noises and Tuesdays.