Question of the Week: Should Gay Marriage be legalized nationwide?

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Last week, we asked you if you were happy with Oskaloosa and Mahaska County as your home. 82 residents responded with 59 residents (72%) saying Yes, and 23 residents (28%) saying No. The question of the week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views of Osky News.

This week we switch to a national issue. Late Friday evening, we learned that the New York State Senate had passed a bill that legalizes Gay Marriage in the state. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the bill into law as soon has it hit his desk that evening.

New York became the sixth state after Iowa, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut to legalize Gay Marriage.  The bill has once again sparked discussion on the issue. President Obama has recently been the source of some attacks by Gay Rights groups for him not taking a stance on the issue. At a speech to a gay rights group last week, Obama came out in favor of Civil Unions.

Those who support the legalization of gay marriage say that it is a civil right granted by the constitution. They say that gay and lesbian couples are no different than heterosexual couples and should be treated as equal as a heterosexual couple. Opponents of the legalization of gay marriage say that it goes against the religious beliefs the United States was founded on. They also cite health risks that can detrimental to gay partners.

Now it’s your turn to decide. Vote in our online poll. The poll will be open until 9 PM next Sunday when we will close the poll and release the final voting numbers. If you have any questions, visit us on our Facebook Page or e-mail us at info@oskynews.org.