Currently, there is much debate on homosexuals' couple's rights to legalize their right to marriage. There is much information presented, both for and against. There are many reasons for, but not too many reasons against legalizing same sex marriage. By showing that prejudice, lack of freedom of choice, and unconstitutional issues abound, this paper proves that homosexuals should have the right to legally marry.
             Homosexuals should be allowed to marry because the disallowance of it violates homosexuals' constitutional rights. Marriage is an institution long recognized by our government under the right to pursue happiness, and denying that right to any couple, regardless of gender, is unconstitutional. Though this argument is not disputed, it is not finished.
             In fact, none of the arguments raised in opposition to the allowance of homosexual marriages takes into account the constitutional rights afforded to all humans. The arguments are only in relation to what is stated in the bible that homosexuality is wrong. Today, some people do not live by what the bible states as truth because some of those "truths" can not be proven. Citizens want the government to remove the "UNDER GOD" in the pledge of allegiance.
             Our nation was built on the original principles of freedom expressed in the Declaration of Independence and through our Constitution. The opponents of homosexual marriage need to remember what freedom means to America, and understand the significance of setting an example that denies that freedom. Marriage is a basic human right and should not be denied to any individual.
             At various times in U.S. history, minorities have been prevented from marrying: African Americans, for example. White and black marriage was also legally prohibited in various states, until the Supreme Court ruled such bans unconstitutional in 1967.
             At this time, however, marriage is only granted to heterose...