Huzzah

As I read through the news from the past several days I am struck with a sense that our national culture is shifting; shifting much faster than I would anticipate. I am of course referring to the way our nation feels about same-sex marriage and homosexual relationships in general.

 Despite the setback to the gay-rights movement in November when Proposition 8 was passed stripping marriage rights away from same-sex couples the gay lobby has been persistent, and we have since seen some major victories for our cause. Over the past seven days two more states have legalized same-sex marriage. First Iowa legalized same-sex marriage by way of their Supreme Court through unanimous ruling overturning a statute that band same-sex marriage; citing it as unconstitutional. The second came from Vermont where, for the first time in the United States, same-sex marriage was legalized by legislation.

Both of these events signify the shift in American culture, especially the Vermont victory. The legalization of same-sex marriage in Vermont was a major victory for the gay lobby not only because same-sex marriage was legalized, but because it was legalized through the state’s democratic process rather than by court ruling. While a court victory is still a valuable victory, the win in the legislator shows that the balance public opinion is tipping in favor of marriage equality.

Not only did the bill pass the Vermont state legislator, but its belief in marriage equality was reaffirmed after the governor vetoed the bill, and a super-majority was gained to override the governor’s veto.

The walls that block justice and equality are falling and may yet dissolve, for people are beginning to hear our calls and the ideals of liberty are being remembered.

Though this victory has been great the road is still long; fraught with unknown challenges, yet I cannot help but call out huzzah when I see such triumph.  

Huzzah!

-XR4-IT