The Supreme Court consideration on Gay Marriages

The Supreme Court has decided to review the same sex marriage policies in California. Many people have become major supporters of same sex marriages and the Supreme Court will consider revising the laws for the future. The Supreme Court agreed to enter a national debate over same sex marriages, to hear cases that challenge the state and federal laws that govern marriages. One of the cases will determine if gay marriages should be allowed or rejected in America. The other case will determine if gay marriages are allowed to have benefits.

The Supreme Court has to determine if each of these cases will be beneficial for the Unites States. They have reviewed the cases and came up with many alternatives. One way is to overturn the law in California. They can also choose to allow a federal law that abolishes gay marriages in every state. The Supreme Court can also allow the California’s ban on same sex marriages to be overturn.  

I believe that the gay marriage policies should be overturned by the Supreme Court because gays have been persecuted by people in this country for long enough. The battle for equality amongst the gay population has been a struggle for many gay Americans. These cases shouldn’t be used to strip the rights of gay couples in America. I believe the time for change is now. The Supreme Court should implement a federal law that allows gays to be married anywhere in the United States, and to have federal benefits in each state. President Obama stated in his presidential campaign that he believes in same sex marriages. I believe Obama can be the start of change for same sex marriages in the country. 

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President Obama Second Term

President Obama is back in the White House and has lots of work to do. During his election speech Tuesday night, he declared that he would work with both the Republican and Demorcratic party to resolve the issues with increases in taxes, education improvement and national growth. President Obama plans on replacing the members in the cabinet.  New York Times stated, " Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner long ago said they would depart after the first term, and Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, previously the head of the Central Intelligence Agency, has signaled that he wants to return to California in the coming year. Also expected to depart is David Plouffe, one of the president’s closest confidants. I believe this drastic change with the members of the cabinet could make a difference in our society. Maybe that is what exactly what this country needs, a change. Obama plans on changing not only the cabinet but his inner circle as well. One of his main officials, Jacob Lew, is said to become the next Treasury Secretary. There also has been talk in bringing in Republican and business executives to help rebuild both parties. I believe the change in political power will be a guide for the future goals. I trust Obama to do the right thing for our country and if he feels that change in political seating is what our country needs then I am all in. 

Colorado, Washington Become First States to Legalize Recreational Marijuana - ABC News

Colorado, Washington Become First States to Legalize Recreational Marijuana - ABC News

Last Tuesday the new 64th Amendment passed in Colorado, which legalizes marijuana for recreational use. Governor John Hickenlooper was against the proposal, but realized that it was best for the people.  He stated, “ the voters have spoken and we have to respect their wishes.” Colorado being declared the first state to legalize marijuana, is a huge step in the progress of legalizing weed in the United States. The amount of marijuana in the underground market projects to about 3.5 billion dollars according to NBC news.

Even though Colorado is the first official state in the United States to legalize weed, the state patrol has developed and organized an non-tolerance rule against the exporting, distributing, and growing of the plant. The new law will have some benefits as well. The happy-go-lucky marijuana smokers from California and other western states will sure be traveling over to Colorado to smoke. The taxation on marijuana will also bring in addition revenue and possibly eliminate underground sales. I believe this law is great for many reason. For one, many people who are smokers will not have to hide in the closet. People will not have to face the cruel stereotype of being a marijuana smoker.  Another reason why it is beneficial is because many states will lean towards legalizing marijuana in the future if the transition shows positive gain to the economy.