The Governer of Maryland, Martin O'Malley, signed the bill to allow same sex marriage in Maryland on March 1, 2012. This could help influence three states to do so that already have the idea. The law doesn't take effect until 2013, but this doesn't matter to gay rights activists. They believe that the mindsets of people are changing, and that Maryland won't be the last state this year to legalize gay marriage.;
Analysis
More and more states every year are legalizing Gay Marriages and Civil Unions.This has and always will be a very big part of the Gay Rights Movement, for this is the main thing that has been fought for for decades. The constitution promises equality to all of the United State's citizens, but gay people are still not allowed to marry their partner for the most part, and some don't get the same benefits that straight couples do. Love is love, I am certain of that, and people, whether straight or gay, should be able to marry the person they want to spend the rest of their life with. More states are possibly looking on ending the ban on gay marriage, including Washington State. This only shows that people are leaning more towards equality.
Questions
What other states allow Gay Marriage/Civil Unions?
Why will it take until 2013 to swing into effect?
Citation
Linskey, Annie. "Same-Sex Marriage Bill Is Signed Into Law." Baltimore Sun. 02 Mar 2012: A.1. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 24 Mar 2012.
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