According to an informal poll that was taken yesterday at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, Md., more students and faculty members appear to be in favor of Maryland legalizing gay marriage than are against it.
Currently, the Maryland House of Delegates is preparing to debate the bill that would make gay marriage legal in the state. The Senate has already passed the bill and Gov. Martin O’Malley has promised to sign the bill if it is passed.
Many AACC students are in favor of the state legalizing gay marriage. “It’s a personal choice,” said student Amanda Jenkins, who also noted that she is bi-sexual. “You should be allowed to marry who you want.”
Another AACC student, Mitch Avedon, also supported the bill. “I feel that everyone should have the same rights. We are all created equal.”
While the majority of people polled felt that gay marriage should be legalized, some people were unsure of their opinion.
“I’m not sure where I sit on the issue. I haven’t really thought about it,” said student Phillip Barnet.
Other people polled were against the passage of the bill. Student Richard Costa said that he felt that it wasn’t right that gay marriage be legalized. When asked why he felt that way he simply replied, “The time is not right yet.”
With many delegates said to have not made up their minds on how they will vote on this issue, it is important that students pay attention to the vote and voice their opinion.
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