Student M

I would first like to take this opportunity to full heartedly congratulate you for your recent induction into the historically rich White House. I am currently a senior at James Madison High school. During your recent campaign I was a very active supporter and volunteer. I would also like to reinstate some ideas on how I would tackle the current economic crisis.
As a high school student I am introduced to multitudes of different people and different situations, and one of those situations is discrimination against homosexuals. In my 18 years I have been privileged enough to grow up in a very tolerant family which has sculpted me into what I believe is a reasonable, logical, and fair young adult. On that note, I have unfortunately witnessed major discrimination and intolerance among adults, teens, and even our own government against the unity of individuals of the same sex. Thought I would not normally concern myself of such government issues I find it a complete disregard for human rights that our government which was founded and conceived on natural rights would go as far as to ban gay marriage. I believe that such opposition stems from both religious objections and ignorance in our society. I am aware that the legislative process for this argument is currently at the state level but I believe that national government should step up and reinforce the theories in which it was created.
I believe that this mass segregation goes beyond individual rights. It is a national issue which effects millions of people. I am not making light of the current economic crisis our world faces but as a nation we must stand together in the immortal words of Abraham Lincoln," A house divided against itself cannot stand." Thought the speech was in context to slavery its wisdom is timeless. Mr. President today the segregation may be different but the outstanding principles are the same. Now I ask you Mr. President will you honor a man that fought for your rights as an American will you honor that age old wisdom? I hope and believe that you will consider the ideals of the many great Americans before you that fought to end segregation however it manifests and end the battle and rebuild that house.

Sincerely,