Gay Marriage

[Alexander Hetzel]

With the great news about the Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality, what do you think about it?

Did they make the right decision? what are your thoughts about it?

[brinson...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

It's about time something was done. This shouldn't have been an issue in the first place.

[davis...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

 I think the ruling was great, and well deserved. With the rights that are granted to us as American citizens, marriage equality is necessary. I think they made the right decision. Love wins, and that's the way it should be, in my opinion.

On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 8:55:16 PM UTC-4, Alexander Hetzel wrote:

[Shakirah Halim]

I believe that, just as well as the people have a right to protest, the states have a right to protest what they do not want to allow, or have no participation in!

[depott...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I support the decision, but I honestly always thought marijuana would be legalized before gay marriage bans would be outlawed.  I wasn't even aware the vote was taking place until the decision had been made. But it was good news!

On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 8:55:16 PM UTC-4, Alexander Hetzel wrote:

[Bailey Allshouse]

I wasn't even aware there was a vote taking place, but issues that involve individual rights and personal choices I almost always support. Although there seems to be some uproar on the internet, I have to say America is quite progressive compared to countries around the world, as there are only like 20 something countries where it is legal.

On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 8:55:16 PM UTC-4, Alexander Hetzel wrote:

[Emily Spencer]

I absolutely support it. It does not hurt anyone for happy people to get married. Many people used Religion as a basis for their arguments against it, but I find that rather silly. Saying people can't marry because of your religion is like saying that you only like green beans but hate carrots, so no one else can have carrots either. 

People deserve the right to be legally tied to the ones they love. And it's important to keep the separation of church and state. 

On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 8:55:16 PM UTC-4, Alexander Hetzel wrote:

[bryant....@student.oaklandcc.edu]

Well said. I agree with your opinion. Equality is a principal in America so it is only fair that there is marriage equality.

[Jared L]

I dislike how corrupt the government is, i have no problem with what the outcome. People can now do what they want witch is fine. But i dislike how people change their opinion as in the government just for what the people want. How you viewed something when you ran should be how you should view it when ur in office at any level. And not  change your opinion just because its the popular thing at that time. 

On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 8:55:16 PM UTC-4, Alexander Hetzel wrote:

[fortier...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I think that they made the right decision. One step closer to land of the free. I believe in letting people be happy about their own lives.

On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 8:55:16 PM UTC-4, Alexander Hetzel wrote:

[tharret...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I couldn't be happier with the decision. It is the right thing and I completely support it.

[scimem...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I think this was a major step as far as civil rights go and I stand behind the decision 100%.

[wells...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I think they did make the right choice.  They need to rights just like everyone else.  A same sex couple being together for 20 years and not having any rights to each other is unfair.  People can gain rights to each other just by living with each other for a certain amount of years.  Same sex couples deserve the same rights.  They are human beings just like everyone else.

On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 8:55:16 PM UTC-4, Alexander Hetzel wrote:

[miller...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I think it was a great decision made and I totally support it. Life is difficult and way too short. If you're lucky enough to find someone who makes you happy and is willing to tackle life with you, that's extremely special and deserves to be celebrated.

[welc.b...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

Yes, of course they finally got it right, should have been years ago!!!!!!! I know that I am teaching my kids love and acceptance of all people, and I hope that by the next generation that the marriage debate will be long forgotten and that all people will be able to freely love whomever they choose without a second thought. I think that the governmnet puts way to many restrictions on things that should be non of their business. 

On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 8:55:16 PM UTC-4, Alexander Hetzel wrote:

[katie lewis]

I absolutely believe they made the best decision. The world is changing whether people want to accept it or not. Two people getting married only involves them, no one else.

On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 8:55:16 PM UTC-4, Alexander Hetzel wrote:

[Jesse MacIntyre]

I support it, I believe people should be able to marry who ever they want. It doesn't effect anyone else's life so why should it really matter? Also, it was going to happen sooner or later anyways so i think they made they right decision. 

On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 8:55:16 PM UTC-4, Alexander Hetzel wrote:

[hogan...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

Everyone is human, and everyone deserves to marry the one they love. PERIOD. 

On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 8:55:16 PM UTC-4, Alexander Hetzel wrote:

[Justin Turner]

I believe that this is ridiculous and that the supreme court made the correct ruling.

The main reason people oppose gay marriage is that it is a "sin" in the eyes of the Lord.

The sin argument is not valid because the bible is up to each person to interpret in its own way.

If you don't believe in god then people argue that "it's just wrong". Who are you to judge what people want to do to be happy. It is their right in the pursuit of happiness to do what they want to and not your choice.

On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 8:55:16 PM UTC-4, Alexander Hetzel wrote:

[alexandri...@gmail.com]

In my opinion, gay marriage should have never been an issue. I believe that you cannot help who you fall in love with, and it doesn't hurt anyone for people of the same sex to get married. I do not understand why laws and people were in the way of same sex marriage for the longest time. I love that the Supreme Court got some sense knocked into them!

On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 8:55:16 PM UTC-4, Alexander Hetzel wrote:

[Mariyah Barnes]

I personally love the new gay marriage laws. I think that anyone should be able to marry no matter their gender, race, on sexualuality. I never understood why it was illegal for people who preferred to be intimate with someone of the same gender to get married. I thought the point of marriage was to marry the person who made you happy and you wanted to spend the rest of your life with. I was happy that the Supreme Court finally made same sex marriage legal.

[serowok...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

People should be able to marry whoever they want

On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 8:55:16 PM UTC-4, Alexander Hetzel wrote:

[Lea Holloway]

I find it disgusting it was even debated on. Everyone should be able to be legally married no matter what.

On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 8:55:16 PM UTC-4, Alexander Hetzel wrote:

[sinclair...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I feel that' Supreme Court did make the right decision due to the fact that everyone should be happy and able to love in there own ways , and should be able to get married to whom they truly love even if it's , the same sex ,

[carter....@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I was happy to hear the decisions and I don't think that this should have ever been an issue. 

On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 8:55:16 PM UTC-4, Alexander Hetzel wrote:

[Arianna Kemp]

I think the supreme court made the right decision and it was about time. Why should anyone be denied the right to marry. They can love who they want to love and it shouldnt concern anyone else besides them.

[pulliam...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

They made a great decision! I believe that everyone should be happy. If a couple of the same sex wants to get married and live happily ever after, I say go for it!! If they didn't make it legal, I believe no one should have the right to marry. It's just like saying a man and woman shouldn't be allowed to marry. I love the supreme court ruling! 

[Samantha Stillfried]

I think they made the right decision, it shouldn't have been an issue in the first place. It is basic human rights and I'm honestly surprised that it took this long to get passed. 

[thorpe...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I think that this decision was well overdue. It shouldn't even be a government concern on who humans can marry, it was taking away our rights. I think its sad that it took all the way to 2015 for them to approve such thing. I don't understand why people are so involved with other peoples personal lives.

[Alec Allain]

I think people are very happy that they can legally marry the same sex. I definitely agree this was the right choice of the supreme court. People don't have to be in trouble for being who they are inside. That moment when they passed gay marriage brought our whole nation together for a grand moment in time. It just gives us a little more freedom living in this country.

[Brittany Mullins]

i totally agree completely with the supreme court, i think they did make the right decision in this case. If we are able to love who we want then we should be able to marry who we want. i would continue to argue that marriage is a religious right if the first amendment says we are allow to practice our religious freedom then why are we not allowed to practice marriage with who we want who we want!

[daleo....@student.oaklandcc.edu]

Gay marriage does not impact my life at all. I am very happy for those who it does affect. I think it is great that those who are impacted by this can now get married. Every one deserves happiness and I am glad that the Supreme Court gave those people the chance to be happy. 

[Dominique Taylor]

It's great news! Gay marriage should've been made legal long ago, many people have celebrated this event. Unfortunetly even after the passing of this law America is still trying to find ways to tear it apart. For example, the Super Bowl this year, Coldplay's lead singer supported Gay Rights in his performance. Afterwards people were upset and mad, and posting rude things about him and about gays online. I support gay marriage 100% but I feel this topic will never win.

[pettit.a...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I am glad that we now have gay marriage in all of the states of America. It shows that we as a country are progressing forward as a democratic nation. It shows that we support couples with different sexual orientations.  

[turnbul...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I support the decision 110% there's no reason why gay marriage should be illegal

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[sands....@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I think that the Supreme Court had made the right decision, everyone deserves to marry the ones they love considering it is not harming anyone else. It is our right and it awesome that marriage equality exists. Posted 03/30/16 

[collier...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I support the Supreme Court's decision on marriage equality. The whole basis of this country is the inalienable right to the pursuit of happiness. The only way we can achieve this is through absolute equality among everyone. This is just one step toward a better future.

[tay tay poole]

Yes I do believe that the Supreme Court made the right decision on marriage equality because everyone should be able to marry whoever their mate is and whatever their mate's sex may be. Everyone deserves to be happy with whomever they choose to be happy with.

[fraser...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I believe with the ruling on marriage equality.It is wonderful that same sex marriage is now allowed and recognized in all States of America. Once I read further into the cases that were presented to make this ruling,I was surprised to see that a case from locally in MI, is what made this act be enforced.Two Detroit female nurses were foster parents and were not allowed to jointly adopt the children, because of Michigan adoption codes: you had to be married to adopt. 

Im just glad we have gotten to this point in history, where we allow people to have the freedom to express themselves in any way they choose. 

[moone...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

Yes I think they made the right decision! It was bound to happen sooner or later and I think its amazing it happened so fast. Everyone deserves the same rights no matter if they're gay, straight, bisexual, transgender, etc. 

[ilyas....@student.oaklandcc.edu]

Practically all of the arguments against gay marriage come back to issue of religion. Practically all of the arguments against gay marriage come back to the issue of religion. Many extremely religious conservatives like to remind people that there is freedom of religion in this country, but some do not seem to understand that freedom of religion does not mean everybody conforming to your own personal religious beliefs.

[Alayna Fiore]

I personally feel like it should not matter. If it makes someone happy and its not effecting you are harming you in anyway I feel like they should have the right to marry who ever you want! Just because something is not what the majority of the population is doing does not mean it is wrong it just means there are other ways of getting an end result of being happy. 

[Ariana Bagnik]

I think this is awesome! And so glad that everyone can get marriage now.  I support LGBT community all the way and it was excited when this happened!

[Angela Malek]

They should have passed this law a long time ago. Everyone should have the equal right to get married, whether you're gay, straight or purple. I don't care.

[flores....@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I believe that the decision was the correct one. A persons right to get married and have that marriage be recognized by the state should not be hindered by their sexual orientation. Plus with a divorce rate in the US of about 40-50% it's not like heterosexual couples are "preserving the sanctity of marriage."

[Jacob Newby]

On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 8:55:16 PM UTC-4, Alexander Hetzel wrote:

With the great news about the Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality, what do you think about it?

Did they make the right decision? what are your thoughts about it?

I dont like the decision personally but they made it although they completely ignored the system of checks and balances and just said that it was ok. Many people are now discriminating against people who do not approve of gay marriage by going to their stores and requesting service. Just so everyone is aware there is no law on th ebooks that currently protects gay marriage or anything like that there is just state laws and such so its awkward when they arrest a clerk for standing up for her religious rights.

[Sabrina Kotila]

I think that it is absolutely amazing that gay marriage is now legal. Regardless of what gender a person is, they should be able to love and spend the rest of their life with the person of their choice. I think it's awesome that the ruling occurred, because now everyone can be happy. 

[slma...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I'm so happy that Gay marriage was approved and I think it should've been done years ago and I think it was so stupid to discriminated on a group of people who love one another... Thank God!!!

[slma...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

[slma...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

[Mike Dix]

Glad some decisions being made are the right one. Everyone deserves to be with a person they love. The whole "sanctity of marriage" argument is a complete joke used by idiots and bigots.

[page....@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I think its an amazing achievement for the lgbt community and our society as a whole. I'm so glad that people have come around to respect the differences between people and not let something like sexuality separate us as citizens. Everyone deserves the right to be with who they choose and marry whomever they love. Our society has such a hard time accepting the versatility between us all and for something this big to be ruled in favor of by the supreme court is just pushing us in a positive direction.  

[Breanna Eickholdt]

n Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 5:55:16 PM UTC-7, Alexander Hetzel wrote:

With the great news about the Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality, what do you think about it?

Did they make the right decision? what are your thoughts about it?

I feel that the ruling was long overdue. Why should it be any different loving the same gender? We should be allowed to do what we want within our lives and you love who you love. You don't choose who you are attracted to or who you fall in love with. It happens for a reason. There's always a way. I am a big believer in that. They made the best decision. It was about time that they just caved in and allowed love to be love.

[xu.ch...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

There's nothing that needs to be thought about. This is simply marriage equality, the supreme court should have done this many years ago, as it is said in our constitution.

[coope...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I am very happy Gay marriage is finally legal in all of the 50 states. 

[Lakotah Spahr]

I agree with the decision. I think that it is about time that legalizing marriage for all became a law of the land. I believe in a separation of church and state so with the states declaring marriage equality i don't see it being connected to religion in anyway but just that any two people in love can be legal bound for medical, family, and financial reason.

[thgr...@gmail.com]

I do not understand how it took so long for gay marriage to be legal. The only argument was that a marriage should be between a man and a woman and that came from the bible. We live in a country where church and state are supposed to be separate anyways so I can not think of one valid argument about why it should have been against the law. If an individual does believe that marriage should only be between opposite sexes then they have every right to marry the opposite sex but I do not think that because something makes you uncomfortable that someone elses rights should sufer. 

[harris....@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I think equally marriage is right. If two gay men get married, that is their business. They aren't bothering anyone else, so why should it be a problem? Just because people are gay don't mean they should be treated any different from straight individuals. They still should be granted respect, as well as equal rights as everyone else.

[hayes....@student.oaklandcc.edu]

On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 8:55:16 PM UTC-4, Alexander Hetzel wrote:
> With the great news about the Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality, what do you think about it?
>
> Did they make the right decision? what are your thoughts about it?

My main concern about that is how will couples be able to reproduce to keep the population growing? I know there is ways around that but everyone can't afford that

[bush....@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I have mixed emotions.  One from a biblical sense and the other from the standpoint of equal rights for all.  I know that the bible speaks ill about homosexuality...it is considered sin.  However, I know that some of the best friendships and interactions have been with people who live an alternative live style.  Any of the the fall outs which I have had with people, were always with heterosexuals.  I believe love comes in all shapes, sizes,colors, and forms.  With that, its hard to disagree with the decision to allow gay marriages.  I support accepting people for who they are and for where they are in their lives as long as they are not harming themselves or others. I know this was tough from both sides...but I believe the decision was the right one.  I'm also happy that this was something that happened under the Obama administration.  

~Joella Bush 8/24/16

[bethel.a...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

States actually don't have that right, tho. Especially since most were objecting to gay marriage on religious grounds, and America is supposed to have a secular government. Don't agree with it? Fine. The individual people of the government can protest. But that doesn't mean it should be illegal.

On Monday, June 29, 2015 at 10:36:28 AM UTC-4, Shakirah Halim wrote:

I believe that, just as well as the people have a right to protest, the states have a right to protest what they do not want to allow, or have no participation in!

[turne...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I don't really think that we have a place to tell someone that they can or cannot get married, so I believe that the ruling was a good decision.

[Emily Kalohn]

I feel like this should be a no-brainer. Gay marriage should have always been accepted because it is a right to do what we want if it makes us happy, within reason of course. It bothers me, however, that this was even something that was considered okay to begin with. Equality should cover religions, beliefs, sexuality, race, and anything that makes you unique. 

[walter...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I am not sure what the benefits of gay marriage are. Between gay marriage and gender identity what's next. What if I am black and want to be white. Can I change that as well. Where does it stop? As far as gay marriage is concerned why are gay people obsessed with the idea of marriage? All its going to do is drive up divorce rates and line the pockets of the lawyers. Why not consider it a union and give the ability to add them to there insurance because that's the only real benefit to being married.

[mohammad...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

Do you want to get married?? If so why are you obsessed with the idea of marriage? I don't understand how people can care about other people's sexuality and life. I believe that if you aren't personally harming someone than it shouldn't be an issue or question. If they all get divorced that's their issue, not ours. I think it was a great idea to pass the law because it's not an issue anymore.

[wik....@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I believe the Supreme Court made a wonderful decision. Most who oppose gay-marriage are religious, and the Courts are establishing that the beliefs of the individuals should never interfere with the well-being of gay and lesbian people.

[perry...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

Totally against it The bible says God made man and woman , Adam and Eve and how can you say that a man can be with another man in Holy matrimony and the united states officials are sworn in on this word wow!! 

[zora.b...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

i think that that it was an amazing decision because everyone deserves to be happy. if you're lucky enough to find someone who wants to spend the rest of their life with you is an amazing thing and it should be celebrated. after all Love is Love. 

[digiovan...@gmail.com]

Love who you want. How does the marriage of someone else or the idea of it affect anyone?

[morgan h]

We are now one step close to achieving true equality in America. America is based on equal rights for all so to be against marriage for all is unconstitutional. By legally marriage for all they followed the constitutional rights of the people.

[Brittany Chaudoin]

I know this is old news, but I wanted to add my say because I actually did the research on it. I believe they did make the right choice. It another step forward in human rights. Nobody should be denied happiness as long as no one is denied life. Love is love.

[Karmen Kahrs]

I personally agree with what most have stated previously. I think that this should have never been an issue, nor should any discrimination in this nation be tolerated. Have we all not learned from the civil rights acts? How dangerous discrimination can be when it is in the right hands. I don't think this should have ever been an issue. Personally I am very glad that the court ruled for marriage equality. I think this creates more of a peaceful everyday environment.

[taylor....@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I believe that is was the right decision. Anyone should be able to marry whom ever they want. I think the Supreme Court making the decision of having all 50 states have same sex marriage legal was well over due.

[Cameron Andress]

I think its great, this shouldn't have ever been an issue in our country in the first place. Everyone is equal and should be able to marry whoever they want. There isn't anything in the constitution saying you cant marry the same gender. This is the land of the free so i think its an amazing step forward for the country. 

[murduff...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

What is comes down to is a victory. It isn't anyone's business besides the two getting married. Does it really affect anyone aside from the couple anyways?

[springste...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I feel that the Supreme Court ruling is one of the greatest things to happen in our Country recently. It's showing that the government no longer has a say in who you choose to love and who you choose to spend your life with. In the end I think this is one of the greatest steps towards a better future of acceptance in this Country.

[Sean Lucken]

In America it is sought to have freedom. Freedoms in which people want religion, speech, live happily and safely. I am one who believes it is not wrong for gay marriage to be legal. It does not effect me in a negative way, more so it helps advance the country in a way to be more open minded, caring, and to have a better understanding of others. It teaches you to appreciate the wants of others and shows that many opinions can have a chance in America which is what makes the US so incredible. There are many reasons people do not back gay marriage whether it be personal interests, religious, our the way people were raised to view such an important thing such as marriage.

[Mark Darren Angsioco]

This issue is tricky to talk about, and me being religious draws me to the conclusion that I think it is not the best decision. Will I try to be an activist and go against this ruling, no because Ill still respect the law and if it makes them happy, I am okay with it. Love the person/ people, but hate the sin.

[buikema...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

 it is the best decision everyone need to be able to feel happy 

[staffor...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I personally think it is a great thing that gay marriage was passed, law should not dictate what person you love or not.

[janicke.j...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I remember where I was when the news was announced, that's how memorable it was. I 100% supported it then, and still do now. I believe this was a long time coming This was the right decision; although, it could have come sooner. Forward thinking has finally started to make it's way into this era and I think it will be the starting point for more improvements to come.

[ahsan....@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I think the Supreme Court made a great decision on marriage equality, it really is time that they finally did this. at the end of the day homosexuals are people too and deserve to be able to get married and have a love relationship. It doesn't make sense the people that are against this because it doesn't affect you if you aren't gay anyways.

[inez....@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I think the government definitely made the right decision. People should be able to marry whoever they want. It doesn't affect anyone else so why should it be illegal? 

[cabreraher...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I believe they made the right choice. Love is love. People should be allowed to marry whoever they want.

[gsco...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I think it's someone's right to marry who they want , if you have a problem with it then maybe your the one with the problem not them . Whatever happened to minding your business .

[bennet...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

If it doesn't affect you, then why are you worried about it? Is someone gay/lesbian gonna cause you to die? no, so just get over it

[Justin Langlois]

States obviously have the right to do what they want, but I disagree with the decision here. First of all, this isn't marriage. The official definition of marriage is "the formally recognized union of a man and a woman." I also the believe the primary purpose of marriage is to have children, and this obviously can't be accomplished in a gay "marriage."

[aceflo...@student.oaklandace.org]

This should have never been an issue in the first place. Love is love, you cant tell a person they cant love someone because they're the same gender. Gay marriage is a right and it should have been legal way before now.

[Cassandra Garmo]

 I believe they made the right decision. I don't understand why it was ever illegal. If two people are right for each other and love each other and work well with each other why should they be denied the right to get married? they deserve to be happy just like everyone else. 

[frizzel...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

This is the best decision forsure! Marriage equality is so important!

[tucker...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I think gay marriage is a wonderful thing because everyone is different in the world.  I believe that anyone can love and be with who they want and not by someone who tell them who they have to love and be with.  Everyone should be happy in the world and this would be one of the problems that could change.   

[kastl....@student.oaklandcc.edu]

In my opinion, the role of the government, both Federal and State is not to interfere in social issues like Gay marriage. The legal and financial advantages of legal marriages should be extended to all, not to just those who chose to enter a “traditional marriage”. Things like businesses choosing not to extend rights and services to homosexuals is another issues that will continue to plague the country. In my opinion, it is also not the governments business to interfere and/or make small businesses provide goods and services to those whom they chose not to. The bottom line is that the government should not and can not pick and chose who they extend rights to.

[carlso...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

My thoughts are that is people want to get married just let them. It has nothing to do with anyone else about it. People are going to do what they want to anyway so just let them live their lives. What does someone marrying the same sex person as them have to do with someone else's everyday life? If it doesn't concern you then keep your rules to yourself about it when it has nothing to do with you.

[billion...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I'm a gay man in my early 50's and have seen the changes of this issue that the prior generations have been trying their best to educate and change for today's LGBT's.  

What I see happening today, especially from our current administration, as bigoted as they are, surprisingly to me are leaving this issue alone. 
As more an more people surface and "Come Out" almost in masses can be a real economic threat to industries.

Money Drives Everything!  There are more and more LGBT upper management up to and including CEO's.  

The LGBT's have a lot of expendable income that most people are unaware of. 

I witnessed an issue 30 some years ago with Cracker Barrel restaurant chain, CB decided to fire any and ALL LGBT employees. 

A mass boycott was established and the chain lost revenue instantly.  
CB reversed their decision and the hiring issue vanished.

but that was 30 yrs ago with just  about 10% of the population LGBT.

Today that population has grown.

[sgl...@oakland.edu]

I feel like anyone should marry on whoever they want as long as they are loved and happy with that person. I grew up with my best friend that is a african american that was bisexual. What she went through in high school was completely hurtful even until this day. I feel like nobody shouldn't have gone through that what she went through because she was a normal person like you and I but she was treated differently because of what she loved and felt for people she was attracted too. I feel like people today should stop judging other people because not everyone is perfect especially the person that is judging someone for what they love or feel for someone.  

[Ava Palopoli]

Marriage equality was way overdue! I believe in equality, and I believe that it is the responsibility of the Supreme Court to apply scrutiny when other government officials claim some sort of clairvoyance about "God's intent." Judges do their job to ensure that people are treated equally under the law, and that is what the Justices did here. Beliefs should not be used as a license to discriminate; the first amendment allows for people to believe whatever they want to believe, but not in ways that would be restricted by law otherwise. The Supreme Court ruling helped guarantee gay people an equal shot at happiness, at full and equal citizenship, which they have long deserved. 

[chapman...@student.oaklandcc.edu]

I believe that the supreme court made an awesome decision. I believe that love is love and we should not be able to say that people are unable to get married because of their gender.