This week, the three of us have written letters to members of the US Congress representing the state of Illinois in regards to our stand on same-sex marriage. I wrote my letter to Senator Roland W. Burris commending on his support for repealing the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy in the US Armed Forces, and I suggested he should also push for same-sex marriage to be legalized in Illinois. Both issues deal heavily with civil liberties for homosexuals, and since Burris pursues one of them, I see no reason why he would not support the other. I have no clue when or if I will receive a response from our senator, but I trust that he will read my letter with great consideration. My best wishes also go for my fellow group members and their letters to Congresswoman Melissa Bean and Senator Dick Durbin.
On related news, President Obama's recent memo (http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/presidential-memorandum-hospital-visitation) with hospital visitation rights for same-sex couples is a huge step closer to allow same-sex marriage. These couples are clearly being more recognized as legitimate partners, which may give them stronger grounds to gain the same rights as "traditional" couples if they do choose to marry. Obama, like Burris, also wishes to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell; with a president that pushes for civil rights for homosexuals, same-sex marriage does not seem so far off anymore. Sweet.
Also, polls have been set up. Please answer as honestly as possible; we need the results as part of our research and presentation for next week. Thanx! <3
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