Proposition 8 is Unconstitutional

In the state of California Prop 8 is facing court once again the decision made this time will most likely shape the future of the country.
Proposition 8, commonly known as Prop. 8, is a ballot proposition and constitutional amendment passed in November 2008 in California stating it’s only valid for a man and a woman to get married and restricting the marriage of same- sex couples. “Yes on Prop. 8” means eliminating same- sex marriages and “No on Prop. 8” means that homosexuals have the right like everyone else to get married. This position will once again be a discussion in the court of California and the ballot again on November 2010.
In the Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson declares “All men are created equal”, and that they all have the rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Those words are part of the Constitution of the United States which represents the believes and rights of the country. However, if Proposition 8 wins the country will seem hypocritical. Who can assure the people of the USA this will be the only exemption to the Constitution, who can assure the citizens this is the only right that will be strip away from them?
This proposition is an ongoing debate for those who support the proposition and those who oppose it. So, how do South East High School students feel about this topic? Jennifer Gomez, a junior at SEHS, said, “I believe that gay couples should be able to get married here in California. It is very unfair that in other states like Connecticut and New Jersey same- sex couples are able to get married but not in California.” It’s unfair for those who are homosexual and want to get married not have the right to do so .
On the other hand, students like Juan Estrada, a senior at SEHS oppose to same sex marriage. Estrada said, “I think same- sex marriage is wrong because marriage should be kept only between a man and a woman and I think that it would send a wrong message and set a bad example for little kids.” Not everyone agrees with same- sex marriage like Estrada who said, “I really hope they never allow same sex marriage, because everyone would make it seem like it’s a normal thing when it’s not.”
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but now on the 21st century it is more common to be liberal. Most of the new generation is open minded when it comes to sexual preferences and something like same sex marriage is no longer a taboo. The only way to restore equal marriage rights is to repeal Prop. 8 with the new ballot measure and to vote against it in November 2010.