Same Sex Marriage Texas

Legalizing Same sex marriage in Texas
There are many reasons why same sex couples deserve the right to have a legalized union in marriage. By denying same sex couples one is violating their religious freedom as well as minority discrimination. It is unfair to say who a person can and cannot marry same sex marriage should be legalized in Texas because no matter what ones sexual preference is, one deserves the right to marry. Religion, medical/health insurance, financial concerns, concern for the children, and parenting issues are some of the reasons why people are against legalizing same sex marriage. However, these same reasons are reasons why same sex marriage should be legalized. The conservative state of Texas opposes same sex marriages
. There have been scientific reports that compare the outcome for children with gay and lesbian parents with outcomes for children with heterosexual parents. The results of the reports show that lesbian and gay parents are as fit and capable as heterosexual parents are. There are organizations that support gay and lesbian rights .The American Association of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the National Association of Social Workers. There has not been a lot of proof or research to back up the argument however; it has been stated by Stacey and Biblarz that children raised by same-sex parents are not more likely to identify as homosexuals. (National Conference of State Legistration, 2011) Despite the state’s ban, some Texas cities are being recognized for what may seem contrary to its stance. According to the 2006 U.S. Census data, San Antonio, Texas had the highest number of gay couples raising children in the nation; Houston ranked number 4 and the Arlington and Fort Worth area as number 5. The big questions of will Texas lift the ban on same-sex marriages and civil unions? Or, will Texas lift its state ban against same-sex marriage altogether? Remains to be unanswered. As
Studies show gay same sex employees are happier and perform better as workers when they feel supported. Evidence suggests governments can benefit from creating a work atmosphere in which same sex people feel they are supported as their heterosexual counterparts. Private corporations are starting to offer same sex benefits more and more. Even when the government does not offer the benefits one may still acquire them. First the employer can decide to offer benefits, second to include antidiscrimination laws imposed by subnational and national governments with jurisdiction over the employer. There is a lot of public support for offering same sex benefits in the Western countries, and the financial cost of is low. The decision to offer same sex benefits is made by a state or local legislative body. There are some obstacles in the United States, the federal Defense of Marriage Act clarifies that the word “spouse” in federal laws, refers only to a person of the opposite sex, again this is the Federal government not the States.(Astray-Caneda,