Counting Same Sex Couples...

http://offthekuff.com/wp/?p=26791

For this assignment, I found a short, but interesting read from the "Off The Kuff" blog link above...The article's audience would be anyone interested in information on gay marriage, or the like. The topic is the recent inclusion of same-sex couples/marriages in the 2010 U.S. Census. A touchy subject, indeed. The author Charles Kuffner gave a pretty open stance on the topic in the close by stating that it's "just data" and doesn't really show any significance. I'd have to disagree with him here... It's got a lot more under-lying meaning, obviously, or it wouldn't have come about to begin with. The homosexual community are proud of the way they are, and want to be recognized as such. Putting it on the U.S. Census is one method to let everyone know how serious they are about what they do, and how they want to be acknowledged. Due to my stance religiously, I'm obviously against homosexuality as a whole... But, it's also not my job to judge this population or condemn them. If they want to be recognized in this way, they should have the right to. However, they are also the ones that must deal with whatever consequences it may bring to do so.

He also went on to say that he's glad there were no "professionally homophobic" entries from the Census Bureau to down-play it or remain ignorant on the topic. He felt that the Census Bureau shouldn't be in the business of telling people whether or not they are what they claim to be. This statement I agree with to some degree... The homosexual community is what it is and has become more widely accepted over the recent years. (Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on your personal view.) People who are well informed on politics (and the government in general) follow ALL avenues and current topics... gay marriage being one of them, of course. Then again, some people simply choose to ignore or avoid the topic, which I completely understand as well. If you feel uncomfortable with a topic for whatever reason, be it religious or what have you, you are not required to participate in a discussion on it, or stand up against it. It's up to you as an individual how you want to follow (or not follow) politics.