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My stand on same-sex marriage is a strong Yes! Maybe "back in the day" gay marriage was wrong. But "back in the day" people owned slaves. Does that mean we still should? No.
Getting married is supposed to be about love and sharing your life with someone. Who cares if the person you fall in love with is the same sex as you? For those who say that if gay marriage is allowed the birth rate will go down, you're wrong. If people are already gay they aren't going to be making babies anyway.
Let them adopt the thousands of children who don't have homes. Just because a few people are gay doesn't mean the whole world will be; babies will still be made.
Let gays be. Love is love, no matter what sex your partner is.
Alexandra Gaston
Midvale