Dear Editor:
Cyrus D. Mehta's article discussing the impact of gay marriage on immigration
law fails to truly address the real impact of gay
marriage, not just on our laws but our nation as a
whole.
Marriage is not defined by government, nor is it
defined by society. Marriage, between a man and a
woman, existed before human beings established the
sort of complex relationships that now characterize
society and government. Arrangements such as civil
unions exist for the gratification of the parties
involved whereas marriage is a God-ordained
institution that exists in order to respect the
responsibilities and obligations of procreation, and
to signify societys recognition of those
responsiblities and obligations. Gay marriage has
never been a constitutional right in America or any
other civilized nation. It is the rogue judges who are
trying to create a new right. When one state creates
gay marriage all states could be forced to recognize
such unions; a consitutional amendment is the only
sure way to prevent that from happening. The Defense
of Marriage Act was voted by 85 US Senators and 342
Members of the House and signed by President Clinton.
It contained the very same language, that marriage in
the US shall be between a man and one woman. As a
minority, I take deep offense to Mr. Mehtas argument
that gay marriage is the moral equivalent of
interracial marriage. Homosexuality is an immutable
characteristic and a choice. It is an unfortunate
attempt to piggyback gay unions on the life
experiences of Black Americans in order to advance the
cause of gay marriage. As attorneys, we should seek to
advance the moral laws upon which our nation and laws
were established and not the governances of activist
judges. We must abide by the oath we took and uphold
what is just and true.
Esther Valdes, Esq.
San Diego, CA
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