Walking through the FSU campus armed with the controversial question, "Do you think gay marriages should be legal in all states?" a journalism student might feel apprehension about asking people their opinions due to the polar opposite of viewpoints that can be presented.
When approached Melissa Zachritz, a senior Art major from Cumberland responded, "Yes, of course. Gay's struggle so much more trying to get around governmental policies, it's ridiculous. They are people too and deserve the same rights as straights." Melissa's friend sits quietly beside her, as if awaiting her turn to answer. Francesca Pehr, who is also a senior Art major from Baltimore, quickly chimed in, "Yes, 110%," she states firmly, and goes on to continue, "I've seen firsthand how it can affect a family. We've come so far in woman and racial rights it's only fair that people of a different sexual orientation have the same equal rights protection under the law. Gays are people too. People treating other people differently based on sexual orientation is disgusting. I used to babysit for a lesbian couple, and seeing all the hardships they faced because they were gay was revolting."
However, one is quick to face the opposing argument placed on gay rights. Josh Gilhart, a junior Education major from Hagerstown, did not express the same positive feelings. When asked the question he seemed to become irate, his face expressing a look of disgust, "No, I believe it goes against the Bible and the Word of God. The government, and the works of men, should not be able to prevail over God," he forcibly states.
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