IV.

I. First View: Gay marriage is a completely unacceptable concept, and would be detrimental to society.
Second View: Marriage is a human right and gays should not be discriminated from this practice.
Third View: There must be a compromise between the two sides, such as civil unions.
Currently, the first view is not exactly the majority; but supported by current laws.
II. I believe that the second view should be dominant. It is illogical and immoral to base discrimination on sexual orientation. This can be equated to segregation, women being refused suffrage, or even the holocaust; each finds its base in discrimination and stereotyping. We, as a nation, should not support such discrimination and bigotry.
III. The second view could be enforced as legislation by passing an amendment allowing all gay U.S. citizens the right to marry.