US Supreme Court Rules ‘Same Sex Marriage is a Civil Right’ Not to be Denied- [Why?]

                                                                       

 On june 26, 2015 the United States Supreme Court Ruled for Gay Marriages as a Civil  Right
and determined that to deny them is to discriminate against the individuals

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With the expected decision of the Supreme Court which occurred this morning, every
 gay/lesbian person in this United States, wether they would ever get married or not, they
 are able to have a government that is color,sex blind. Everyone is the same on the eyes of
 the government. 

This will now start the epoch in which all americans citizens are not discriminated because someone disagree with the way they have sex in private, 

 which should be private(except on TV, just like is ok to have straights do it). Congrats on people that are not getting married but still we fought for this injustice to end. Don’t tell me Im equal when you get more than I do. The ones Not getting married fought for this so we could also be seen as just regular citizens. That is one of the many reasons I supported it. 

I quote Justice Kennedy as it appeared on businessinsider.com  “The state itself makes marriage all the more precious by the significance it attaches to it, exclusion from that status has the effect of teaching that gays and lesbians are unequal in important respects,” he wrote in the ruling joined by the court’s liberals, justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor, and Elena Kagan.

Later on in the opinion, Kennedy wrote, “ specially against a long history of disapproval of their relationships, this denial to same-sex couples of the right to marry works a grave and continuing harm."

[businessinsider.com]

 The decision signifies a major advance in gay rights. It was just in 2003 that Kennedy wrote a majority opinion striking down Texas' sodomy law. Before 2004 no states recognized gay marriage, and that year many states went as far as banning same-sex marriage. 

In his opinion, Kennedy also addressed the argument that voters should be allowed to decide gay marriage.

"Of course, the Constitution contemplates that democracy is the appropriate process for change, so long as that process does not abridge fundamental rights," he wrote. 

Kennedy identified four principles that demonstrate why same-sex couples should have the right to marry.

1. The right to "personal choice regarding marriage is inherent in the concept of individual autonomy."

2. "The right to marry is fundamental because it supports a two-person union unlike any other in its importance to the committed individuals."

3. The right to marry "safeguards children and families and thus draws meaning from related rights of childrearing, procreation, and education."

4. Marriage is a “keystone of the nation's social order."  

The  public letter sent to my email by the Speaker of the City Council in the City of New York. In a few words Speaker mark makes the case of the meaning and the power behind this decision by the Supreme Court.
Adam Gonzalez

                                                                             

Statement By Speaker Mark-Viverito

Re: Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage Equality

"This is an intensely meaningful, historic and affirming day in our nation's history.

Today, the Supreme Court continued our country's march toward a more perfect union and once again proved we are a nation always striving toward fairness, decency and justice. From this moment on and for generations to come, marriage equality is a civil and human right for LGBTQ couples and no one – no matter where you live in this country or who you love – will be denied that right. 

This decision is a cause for celebration, but it also a cause for reflection. This has been an extended struggle going back decades. For a long and unfortunate time, millions of LGBTQ couples were denied the right to marry. In countless election cycles they were demonized, degraded and used as political pawns in electoral games. But through it all, activists and allies persevered knowing that the cause of marriage equality is not only a moral and human right – it is also a constitutional right.

As we celebrate this momentous decision, we must remind ourselves that the struggle for LGBTQ justice is not over. There are too many LGBTQ people suffering from unjust and pervasive discrimination all over the world and we will not rest until those injustices are made right.  New York has been proud to lead the fight for equal rights for the LGBTQ community. From Stonewall to the Marriage Equality Act of 2011, New York has been helped lead the way. We will continue to fight to ensure our LGBTQ community has the same rights as everyone. This means we must pass the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act in New York State and a comprehensive LGBTQ civil rights law in Washington - because discrimination and bigotry are never the answer.  

This outcome is what happens when people persevere and fight injustices. Obergefell v. Hodges now takes its place in the history books. It’s time to rejoice and I thank the dedicated, organizers, lawyers, community leaders and millions of people from every, state and territory all over the country who made this day possible."