1. Gay Marriage

2. THE CONSTITUTION
Everyone has the Constitutional right to marry
The Supreme Court upholds the wish to marry whomever one chooses
States should not make laws that do not abide by the Constitution

3. Proposition 8 Made same-sex marriages illegal in California in 2008
Only marriage between one man
and a woman is valid or recognized from that point on
Challenged in 2009, but was upheld until August 2010 when it was voided by the Federal Courts

4. The right to marry should not be based on sexual orientation
Under the law, every individual should be given the same rights

5. Gays have been forced to rally and take part in movements so that their voices can be heard
They promote peace and equality, while campaigning for their own rights

6. Gay’s and lesbian’s taking part in rally’s have been met with opposition by those who believe that marriage can only be between one man and one woman.

7. Celebrities have used their influence to bring awareness to the injustice
This can help the public see same-sex couples in a positive way

8. “I'm a supporter of gay rights. And not a closet supporter either
“I'm a supporter of gay rights.  And not a closet supporter either.  From the time I was a kid, I have never been able to understand attacks upon the gay community.  There are so many qualities that make up a human being... by the time I get through with all the things that I really admire about people, what they do with their private parts is probably so low on the list that it is irrelevant.”  ~Paul Newman

9. This shows an increase in the intolerance towards gays and lesbians.
Bullying associated with gay slurs has become a major factor in teen suicides.
This shows an increase in the intolerance towards gays and lesbians.

10. Public Display of Affection
With the increasing amount of PDA in our society today, some people accept, rather than judge gays
Others still strongly believe that PDA between gays in inappropriate

11. These rights include the right to love whomever you wish
The constitution gives everyone equal rights
These rights include the right to love whomever you wish
One cannot be withheld from being with someone of the same sex, so why should they not be allowed to wed as well?

12. The Rainbow Flag
Parades are held all over the world, promoting gays and their wish to be treated equal
Rainbow flags, also called freedom flags, represent gay pride
The different colors symbolize diversity

13. Gays In The Media
Prominent actors like TR Knight face the day to day struggle with being openly gay.
The prominence of gays in today’s society have created a better understanding of their views
Even movies today are being made with main characters that a gay

14. Gays struggle daily, while fighting for what they believe they have a right to
Society should not discriminate against people due to their sexuality and how they choose to express it

15. Works Cited