This article documents a recent controversy that occurred in a small town in Indiana. For years the town has had a "traditional couples only" rule for their annual New Years Eve Ball. This year there was a vote to open the ball to all couples, but this change was rejected in a 13 to 9 vote. Obviously this caused tension and upset in the town itself, but it became national news when members of the LGBT community, including celebrities, came forwards in support of an all inclusive, no hate ball. Ultimately, the vote was changed and this year all couples will be allowed to attend the New Years Eve Ball.
However, it raises interesting thoughts about the countries perspective on LGBT issues. It becomes national new when a school decides to ban same sex couples from a dance, but there are still eighteen states who do not allow same sex marriage. It seems the country is in a really interesting divide where people see the issue as black and white. Citizens either support it or are against it. But in issues like this, it's interesting to see how many people believe all couples have the right to attend social functions together.
Posted by Briana Lynch
Posted by Briana Lynch
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