California’s Proposition 8 (California Marriage Protection Act) was a law that restricted the definition of marriage to heterosexual couples. On Aug. 4, U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker overturned Proposition 8. A federal appeals court has extended the stay on same-sex marriages in California until it decides whether a ban on these marriages is constitutional. How do you feel about the issue of same-sex marriage?
“As a Canadian, a country where same-sex marriage is allowed, I feel that it will take America a few years to go that route. I, personally, believe that individuals should not be discriminated against based on their sexual orientation.” Rob Beharriell, first-year law student
“Two people that love each other should be able to marry regardless of race, religion, or sexual orientation. If I can enjoy the privilege of marriage, other loving couples should also be able to enjoy it.” Joshua S. Feingold, Ph.D., associate professor of marine biology the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences
“I believe that the current definition of marriage stating that it should be between a man and a woman upholds traditions and values of this institution. I agree with those values and with that current definition.” Anthony Campenni, senior economics major
“I don’t mind people doing whatever they want. But in terms of the law, the concept of marriage should be traditional. Allowing a change in that definition will infl uence the over all health of society.” Ekaterina Korzhova, international business administration graduate student
“It’s about time. Marriage should not be defined by a man-to-woman relationship; that’s not inclusive. Love happens and it should not be guided by a set religion or government law.” Heather Studenberg, director of new student orientation
“People of the LGBT [lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual] community should have the same rights that everyone else does. I feel that the world’s definition of marriage is changing inevitably, so it [marriage] should apply to everyone equally.” Angie Freeman, graduate assistant for the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement
