In "Gay Marriage: Three Snaps for Vermont," author James Talley from the Salina Journal explains his views about Vermont court's rulings concerning the rights and marriage of gay men and women. He stands up for his ideas that the same rights should apply to everyone. Talley says that many arguing against the Vermont court make it sound like being gay is a choice, not a matter of genetics or heredity. "Many homosexuals can raise their own biological kids, not to mentions adopted ones - and no data suggests those kids are worse off than children of straight parents," states Talley. He also t

James Talley approaches the issue with more open mindedness. He describes both sides, but supports his opinion with the logical argument that gays are minorities, whether they are liked or not. Being gay isn't always a choice, but usually is in their genes, says the National Institute of Health. Their genetic studies and statements released on July 15, 1993, show that homosexuality can be transmitted through heredity or genes. Talley also reminds us that gays are minorities and our country supports minority rights.

I haven't had any interaction with gays so I can't actually give a first hand opinion. Being brought up in a small western Kansas town should have pushed me more towards the conservative side of the subject. Being raised in a small town has not changed my opinion that everyone should have equal rights, even gays. I believe if they don't bother you, don't bother them. Minority rights apply to all minorities and their rights should not be compromised through the majority.

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