Equality, please!

The fight for homosexual, bisexual, transsexual, and metro-sexual rights has been going on for quite some time but has recently made some progress and had even more set backs. While recently or semi-recently a handful of states (Massachusetts, Vermont, Iowa, Connecticut, and New Hampshire) have legalized same-sex marriage, some have gone out of their way to make sure it was in the state's constitution that it was illegal. (Texas, I'm talking about you!) For me, this particular fight has always been something I've felt very strongly about and is one of the only things that keeps me interested in National, State, or Local politics.

This topic is hit upon by "Tommy On Texas" on his blog and in his article "Texas VS. The Supremacy Clause". In this post he mentions that even though the Supreme Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to persecute same-sex couples, Texas still has laws that make it a misdemeanor to partake in "homosexual conduct". He points out that there are bills to have this law removed but that they are getting little attention and are not being taken seriously because of the overwhelming amount of conservative politicians in Texas.

I definitely agree with Tommy on all of his points. This law desperately needs to be removed. However, at the same time, I don't think it's a big enough step towards the ultimate goal. I want a REAL change and I want it REAL soon. I have none of Tommy's patience (though I wish I did). I think this fight has gone on long enough and it needs to end.

But I do see that this law needs to be removed, even if only as a sign to people that we are moving forward. And I do think we are moving forward, even if at a rate much slower than I would like.

As this is a topic I tend to get very passionate about, I shall cut myself off here before I start going into an angry rant.


As Always, a student's citizen's perspective.