Gay Marriage

Where do I even start on this one! I live in Utah, home of the LDS Church. I was watching the news the other night, laying bed with Dale, when our local news reported the LDS church was having meetings to encourage their members to get involved in getting the ban on gay marriage passed in California. I have also read reports and other things online since that news story, only to discover that the LDS church is sinking millions of dollars into California to stop gay marriage.

I think that that as a gay man in a relationship for 12 years that we should have the same rights as all Americans. We should not be second class citizens. My 12 year relationship is no better, worse or different from a heterosexual couple that has been married for 12 years.

I believe that marriage should be available to all Americans, gay or straight.

It is all about equality. If the LDS church chooses not to acknowledge a gay marriage that is there prerogative. They can choose what doctrine to teach and what they want there members to practice and believe. Just because a church thinks that gay marriage is against there teachings, does not mean that it is wrong.

We should all have the choice and marry whomever we choose.

A church that does not believe in gay marriage that is ok. But taking that right away from other people that do not believe the same is wrong. I think when a church forces its morals and standards on others, that is wrong. They have the freedom to preach what ever they choose, but they should not force that on me or anyone else.

I believe this country was built with the ideas of equality for all, it is now time to make that for everyone, even gay people, even if you do not think gay marriage is right, you should not take that away from other people that have different beliefs and views.

So before you cast that vote, before you judge someone that is different from you, think twice, think about how it may not be for you, but why should I take that away from someone else.

I know that Gay Marriage will made in to Federal Law in my lifetime. When that time comes, I will marry the man that has brought me so much joy, happiness and love. I will be so proud to walk down that isle and show the world, who I love. So what if it is someone of the same sex, we are a happy loving couple that has supported each other and been thru some rough times together. Why should someone keep that out of arms reach from me.

We have 3 wonderful grandchildren, I want to say to them one day, that your grandpa's are married and we are no longer second class citizens.