ual said they would not be supportive. But in order to support someone, doesn’t that mean supporting what it is that makes them happy? And if marriage is what makes them happy, wouldn’t you want to support them in it? The National Journal of Sexual Orientation Law put it quite well when they said "as activists…you…have a critical role in preparing the groundwork NOW for when this issue comes to your home state, as it will. This landmark civil rights battle cannot be left just to lawyers…every state, every gay person, every person who cares about equality will be called upon to defend [these] rights." I know many of you have religious issues with the idea of homosexuality that may make this difficult for you. In fact, according to my survey, almost half of you do not religiously support it. That is why the Marriage Resolution is the perfect thing for you to support. You are not campaigning to have same-sex marriages legalized, nor are you being asked to make a choice on a ballot. Not yet at least. All you are doing is signing a piece of paper that says you do not believe the state should be interfere with the wishes of same-gender couples who wish to marry. This is a way of showing your support for your friend and loved one without having to actually go out and make marriage legal for them. It does not necessarily mean that you want to legalize same-sex marriages, only that you do not believe it is an issue that the State should interfere with. This is the resolution I am asking you to sign. If you return it to me by the end of our speech rounds, I will send it off to the Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund. While this alone may not legalize same-sex marriages, it shows the support and is a step in the right direction. Not only will the Lambda group see your support, but so will those close to you or those you will meet who are fighting for the righ...
