The Big Debate: Human Rights Take Over

Prompt: http://litmuse.net/prompt_rights

I remember sitting in history class listening to my teacher lecture us about U.S. legislation. At that time, I didn't think it was very important because I was determined I was going to do what I wanted regardless. As I grew older and matured, I finally realized how I may have underestimated the power of the U.S. government. With the rise of majority rule, there has been constant headlines about how human rights is gradually fading away.

Unlike some who focus on majority rule, I am strongly for human rights. People should be able to express themselves individually without being frowned upon. The fact that people do judge others based on sexual preference is absurd. It is wrong, and in my opinion a violation of privacy.

Although some communities argue that gay individuals do not make good role models, I know that setting a positive example for others is not dependant upon sexual preference. There are many homosexuals who are already teaching elementary and middle school children. People don't realize this because homosexuals try to hide the truth from others, especially those who are extremely judgemental. We are sometimes so blinded that we fail to realize that there are some heterosexuals who do not make good role modes. Shouldn't we pay close attention to those instead of just focusing on the homosexuals.

In most cases majority rule legislation is based upon moral values. The majority tend to vote based on the ways of their parents or how they were brought up. They refuse to listen to social or political factors that may play a part as well. In this instance, church remains to have a strong control of the majority will.

My views are primarly social-based. I do not see the need to base employment on sexual preference. Currently there are laws that prevent employment discrimination based on age, sex, and race. I feel that discrimination based on sexual preference should be among those. Views on different situations are constantly changing. One thing that should not change is human rights. Who are we to determine by majority if gays are allowed to hold jobs such as educators?

When these concerns clash, we have a separation amongst individuals. We need to come to the agreement that human rights will always take priority over majority rule legislation.