Whether Adam and Adam or Eve And Eve

When one hears the word discrimination the first thing that comes to mind is race or even women versus men for political seats or any other jobs. But sometimes people fail remember that gay discrimination has been on the rise. Constance McMillen was a victim of this. Being denied the right to attend prom with her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo in ABERDEEN, Miss.

Constance McMillen was well within her rights to bring a same sex-sex date to her prom but her rights were violated. The First Amendment reads every man is equal but how often are there stories disreguarding gay couples? Too Many! McMillen should have been allowed to bring her girlfriend without any questions.

There have been many cases dealing with similar problems. For example being in the army and being gay. Why is it such a big deal? Why are so many people being bashed and having their rights challenged because of their sexuality? The big issue here is not only the challenging of gay rights but the challenging of the constitution.

"In 34 states, it is still perfectly legal for lesbian and gay employees to be fired simply becauses of their employers discover, and disapprove, of their sexual orientation." How could this still be legal in 34 U.S. States. Its not constitutional. Where do people stop and say we have had enough? Saying its okay to discriminate against a gay person is saying its okay to discriminate against Africa Americans or Native Americans for that matter. People mine as well still be living in the 1800s or the 60s.

But re-visiting the reason for this story, a young teen who has probably been bashed, called names, treated different, and to sum it up judged and in other words discrimated against. Who right is it to judge what a person wants in life. Although there's no way of controlling how others feel about lesbians and gays there are some people who are working toward a better day for those who are discriminated upon. Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is one of those stepping stones that have been working towards gay rights since 1985. This is what societies need instead of the hatred of a person. Constance McMillen presented the Shephen F. Kolzak award to Wanda Sykes at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards In Los Angeles Saturday and the thing that is most important about her situation is that she had a voice and used it. Theres no such thing as silence as one can see with many sports stars coming out as well as entertainers like Ricky Martin. Whether its Adam and Adam or Eve and Eve, no one should have to pay a price for being who they are.