The topic of gay marriage has overwhelmed the headlines of local papers and lays heavily on the social conciseness of every American for the past few weeks. The president, House of Representatives, and senate have confronted this issue head on. The president states, "Eight years ago congress passed and signed the Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage in federal law as a union between one man and one woman". The act passed the house …showed first 75 words of 793 total…

…showed last 75 words of 793 total…unions will close the door on the gift of life, so under no circumstances can these unions be approved In conclusion, what ever the federal government decides, I hope that they keep in mind the importance of the institution of marriage. Marriage has kept the world filled with moral and social values since the beginning of time. So when it is time to decide, I hope the government and the people make and honorable decision.