The decision of the Supreme Court on the constitutional right of citizens to same-sex marriage is a significant event in the history of the development of modern democratic society. However, this topic is still controversial as to how legitimate it is for such institutions. While some opponents of this decision may argue that marriage is a union of a man and a woman, changes were necessary to meet the current social needs.
I believe that the Supreme Court is able to make decisions of this kind as they protect the equality of citizens. As noted in the article by Gerstmann, the traditional view of marriage is Christian, which does not necessarily need to be extended to the whole of American society (par. 2). In my opinion, the court cannot decide on the restriction of same-sex marriages since this is a direct violation of the rights and freedoms of citizens. However, the given change, on the contrary, allows all people to marry, regardless of their sexual preferences. In particular, the restriction on same-sex marriage can be viewed as taking away the right to marriage from LGBTQ members due to their inability to tie the knot with a member of the opposite sex.
This decision is also important because the absence of same-sex marriage can lead to many legal inconveniences. In particular, same-sex couples did not have options to protect their rights in relation to, for example, property acquired with a partner or custody of children. However, in modern society, same-sex relationships, as well as relationships between a man and a woman, are the norm. The law should reflect the current needs of society and effectively protect their rights in the context of current social conditions.
Work Cited
Gerstmann, Evan. “Don’t Panic: The Supreme Court Is Not Going To Overrule Its Same-Sex Marriage Decision.” Forbes, Web.