This picture shows which states have anti-sodomy laws, which is when a state criminalizes "unnatural sex acts". Most do not prosecute people through anti-sodomy laws, but people do get punished for the "unnatural sex acts" such as oral sex. This became an attack against homosexuals in the states that didn't allow sodomy.
This link will take you to a website that shows which states allow gay marriages. http://statesthatallowgaymarriage.com/
In 1993, the "Don't ask, don't tell" policy was enforced, stating that homosexuals could not serve in the military. It also stated that a suspected closeted homosexual could not go under investigation (thus, "Don't ask"). However, in 2011, that law was repealed and homosexuals are now free to enlist in the military.
The defense of marriage act was passed in 1996 and signed by president Bill Clinton. This law defines marriage for federal purposes as a union between a man and a woman.
Obama is trying to abandon the defense marriage act and make homosexuality a legitimate and permanent feature in American life.
"U. CHICAGO (US) --American attitudes toward gays and lesbians are rapidly changing to reflect greater acceptance, with younger generations leading the way, a new survey shows." http://www.futurity.org/top-stories/us-views-on-gays-lesbians-shift-sharply/
This link will take you to a website that shows which states allow gay marriages. http://statesthatallowgaymarriage.com/
In 1993, the "Don't ask, don't tell" policy was enforced, stating that homosexuals could not serve in the military. It also stated that a suspected closeted homosexual could not go under investigation (thus, "Don't ask"). However, in 2011, that law was repealed and homosexuals are now free to enlist in the military.
The defense of marriage act was passed in 1996 and signed by president Bill Clinton. This law defines marriage for federal purposes as a union between a man and a woman.
Obama is trying to abandon the defense marriage act and make homosexuality a legitimate and permanent feature in American life.
"U. CHICAGO (US) --American attitudes toward gays and lesbians are rapidly changing to reflect greater acceptance, with younger generations leading the way, a new survey shows." http://www.futurity.org/top-stories/us-views-on-gays-lesbians-shift-sharply/