How Legalizing Gay Marriage Could Save America

Thelesbianbar / August 26, 2011 / No comments

The recent legalization in NY of same sex marriages provides a fertile ground for collecting data on the benefits of improving the quality of life for any sub group in today’s society. Here are some facts as reported by the New York Post regarding gay marriages.

Since legalizing gay marriage here in NY there has been a 33% increase in marriage applications for the period. This increase is due to the influx of applications from same sex couples.This trend is likely to continue rising as more and more couples flock to NY as one of the most gay friendly capitals of the country.

NY is about to receive the fiscal benefits of hundreds if not thousands of new residents and their residual income taxes, sales dollars and more. With the deficit climbing everyday and the US recently having their credit rating reduced I am surprised more states aren’t looking to gain the permanent benefits that legalizing gay marriage could bring in their state.

I am aware that this is thinking inside of a vacuum and that their are soooo many states that are nowhere near the level of society and advancement needed to consider the issue at this time. It is just a shame that the ignorance of prejudices will hold this country back probably for decades. This shouldn’t be about political punditry or affiliations. This is a simple dollars and sense game for any state looking to fill its coffers with additional dollars form taxpayers.

Change is coming but it will take time for the tides to turn. Lets stop  being political and start being proactive and we can return this country to where it should be.

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Why Gay Marriage in New York is Not Enough

Thelesbianbar / July 25, 2011 / No comments

Yesterday marked the first day that gay and lesbian couples were able to marry in NY. I would like to applaud the state of New York for joining the small group of states where same-sex marriages are legal. I do not want to be a debbie downer or anything but I take concern with the size of the victory.

I guess you can call me an extremeist if you want; I still feel that until the day comes where our rights are no longer subject to discrimination based upon our sexuality in EVERY STATE of the USA that the constitution and its purpose of all men being created equal is not being fulfilled.

The movement for proper and just civil rights for same-sex couples should be inherent as it is in the rights of all american citizens. Personal freedom is what this country was built on. Yet just like the african american and womens civil rights movements before us our progression into first class citizens is still thwarted on so many levels.

Today gay marriage is legal in NY. Today religious zealots and conservatives call these unions sin they shout it from their soapboxes and moutaintops like clansmen and zealots of the past. The more things change the more they stay the same. History repeats… If we learn from the past we/you/they should already know the outcome will be what it must be. Eventually we will have our rights in every state of the union and until then our jubilation should be mitigated at best. We have won the battle but the war alas still rages on.

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