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I remember hearing about the State of New York's decision to allow same-sex marriages last week and almost chose the subject to write about in my own blog.  I was reminded of the issue after reading Sarah Chema's "Finally! Another Point for the Rainbow People!" blog, and was encouraged by her strong stance for this policy change.

I agree that New York taking a stand like this will encourage other states to do the same, and eventually the nation as a whole.   The surprising thing to me is that it is just now happening.  Haven't we been debating this issue for decades now? Aren't we over our nationwide homophobia?  It is important for big states like New York to be part of the first states that makes this change.  People have been looking to New York for guidance since the 18th century, and anything they do still makes it into the public eye.

Discrimination is discrimination.  Racial, sexual, religious, or sexual orientation should be no reason for one American to be denied the basic rights of his/her neighbor.  These are the morals this country was founded upon, and it is about time we step into the 21st century and make discrimination a thing of the past.nother Point f the Rainbow People