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A Proud American Citizen


In a country that prides itself on

“liberty and justice for all,”

there is one injustice that simply cannot be ignored.

In a country that was founded on

 “all men are created equal,”

there is one inequality that stands out substantially.

In a country where we have a

“separation between church and state”

there is one factor that has not been separated.

I’m talkin' ‘bout sex, baby.

Same-sex to be exact. 

Any American that stands against marriage equality 

should rethink their status as a

“proud” American citizen.

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hellagayandthatsokay

Hi :) I'm Ari, I'm 17, and a senior in high school. I'm in a lot of extracurricular activities, including theatre and academic decathlon. I'm pretty passionate about my love for lions, pizza, Demi Lovato, and Paramore. Also, I am hella gay. But that's totally okay!

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