Homosexual Relations: A Question of Equal Rights

Homosexual Relations: A Question of Equal Rights When people think of gay rights they think that homosexual people want to have special rights, rights that heterosexuals do not have, but this idea is entirely wrong. Homosexuals just want to have the same rights as heterosexuals, nothing more, and nothing less. Homosexuals are a growing minority with nearly a million gays and lesbians identifying themselves as members of same-sex couples in the 2000 census. But the total …

…same rights as all other citizens, regardless of their sexual orientation. Gay men and Lesbians deserve the right to marry, to serve in the military, and to marry. 6 Jackson, Benjamin. “Anti-homosexual Crime”. Southern Poverty Law Center.(2002) 1-2 Mason, Margie.”Census Figures on Same-sex Couples”. www.speakout.com (08/08/01) Nava, Michael and Robert Dawidoff. “The Ick Factor: Yes”. Taking Sides (1994) 144-51 Stoddard, Thomas. “Gay Marriage: Make Them Legal”. Current Issues and Enduring Questions. Bedford Books. Boston 1996 (31-52).