Equal Rights Fight in Connecticut

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Lawmakers in the State of Connecticut are considering an updated bill, which would comply with a court ruling that allows same-sex marriage. This surge in hope and optimism was brought on by a State Supreme Court ruling a few years ago that said gay and lesbian couples have the right to bed wed in the state of Connecticut, making it the only other state, besides Massachusetts, to recognize gay marriage. This is very important for gay couples because this updated measure would strip gender references in the current state laws and also change the language of same-sex unions, into same-sex marriages.

As usual, opponents of such legislation worry about how this would affect schools, their children and traditional marriage. Peter Wolfgang, executive director of The Family Institute of Connecticut said the proposed changes could be interpreted by “some enterprising judge” or others as encouragement to teach about homosexual lifestyles in schools. He went on to say that “We don’t want this misread as some sort of affirmation, some sort of mandate, that things that are opposed to in parental rights or traditional public beliefs will now be taught in the public schools,” Wolfgang said.

It is unfortunate that there is so much opposition to allowing gay and lesbian couples, but I really hope they do finally recognize gay marriage under the law in Connecticut. I also get very annoyed by hearing the same, slippery slope argument, which is complete nonsense from groups who are against gay marriage. When they say that gay marriage will destroy marriages, and next people will want to marry within their family, or marry goats, it is not only offensive, but a complete straw man theory which is simply not true. I am going to continue to watch this and hope that it passes.