Same-Sex Marriage in D.C. will Congress intervene?

"DC votes to allow gay marriage, but issue not settled. DC councilors voted Tuesday on the gay-marriage measure, but another vote will take place in the coming weeks. Congress could also intervene." -CS Monitor Politics

One would think that in America the land "modeled" on the principle of equality would be light hearted and open minded to issues such as same-sex marriage but surpisingly enough, it is quite just the opposite. Only 5 out of the 50 United States have legalized same-sex marriage up to this day, 2009. Only f-i-v-e! Now currently the District of Columbia is "poised" to join, will it be allowed by congress though? Washington city councilors have already voted to allow gay-marriage but there is yet another upcoming vote where Congress could possibly intervene.

"If a coalition of same sex marriage opponents have their say, the issue will eventually be decided by a referendum." Let the people be heard! (If they promote what I agree with.)

So far opponents of the act alleged that they will not be overshadowed so easily, for they will lobby Congress whom has the power to overturn any laws adopted by the council within a 30 day range. In 1996 Congress passed the Defense of Marriage Act,which denies federal recognition of same-sex marriages. But can Republicans persuade Democrats into blocking the same-sex marriage law right now? I personally highly doubt it, the Republicans are fairly weak at the moment.

Lets do this D.C.! This progress could be a vital symbolic victory for the nation, perhaps even an eye-opener.

Same-sex marriage advocates are currently eyeing two specific states as well, New York and New Jersey. Why you may wonder, what is so special about them? Well it is precisely becasue neither state has the ballot initiative or referendum process, methods by whihc same-sex marriage laws were reversed in both the state of California Maine.

Now Congress please let the people be! Do not intervene unless you help speed up the process and pave the way towards equality. It is time to embrace individuality America! Promote Acceptance! Lets fight hate, prejudice, intolereance, and unfair "traditions".