Campus Viewpoints: Should the government make gay marriages legal?

Jonathan Roberts 20, Undecided major

“Why should fundamentalists be allowed to impose their morale when there’s an equal number of opponents and a vast majority of apathetic people? Equal opportunities for all.”

Erik Johnson 32, Undecided major

” I think it’s absolutely ridiculous for the government, whether it’s state or federal, to tell anyone what to do. Homosexuals should have these rights and benefits.”

Guan Morelli 27, Computer science major

“A marriage is a contract between two people who love each other. I see no problem with two people of the same sex getting married. Gay marriage has benefits.”

Monique Mays Powell 26, Nursing major

“They are Americans and they pay taxes and the government should not be involved. They are not hurting anyone and who are we to tell gays and lesbians what to do?”

Joanne Herrera 25, Nursing major

It’s all religious; it is OK with the gay community, but as far as gay marriage is concerned, I’m against it because the Bible says marriage is between a man and a woman.”

Joel Ronzheimer 28, History major

“I think it is not right, not because I have anything against gays, but because there must be boundaries and limits. Our country was founded on certain principles.”