I believe that all people, regardless of their sexual
orientation or gender identity, should be able to enjoy the full range of human
rights without exception including marriage. Although LGBT rights and same
sex marriage have been openly discussed and supported more and more as shown in
the Supreme Court ruling legalizing gay marriage in all 50 states in
the US, all kinds of discrimination and hatred toward LGBT people are
still prevalent, for instance, regular subjection to verbal abuse and denial of
employment. Korea is particularly a conservative country as for LGBT
rights. It is time for us, Koreans, to help those left in the dark
come out of their shell and at the same time to make social milieu more opened
to them by legalizing their rights. One of the controversial issues on gay
rights would be legalization of same sex marriage, which is a
compelling example of pros and cons of gay right. There are some
reasons why we should ensure LGBT's rights and their marriage.
First, they are exposed to too much of discrimination solely because of
their sexual orientation. Any of us have no rights to violate
other's human rights based on their gender identity. Second, even
though the UDHR does not explicitly mention sexual orientation or gender
identity, evolving conceptions of international human rights law include a
broad interpretation to include the rights and the protection of the rights of
LGBT people around the world. Third, same-sex marriage is a civil right. In
1967 the US Supreme Court unanimously confirmed that marriage is one of the
basic civil rights of man. Likewise, we have to follow the US in its steps to
protect LGBT people and support same-sex marriage. In addition, any form of
hate crimes or violence based on sexual orientation should be investigated
impartially.
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