Why SHOULD gay marriage be legal?

Introduction: I am a longstanding political conservative with excellent writing and research skills, who would welcome the opportunity to write opinion articles for Political.com. My writings are typically well researched with a perspective from American political history. Proposal: I am one conservative who does not have a problem with legal same-sex marriage (SSM). There are many progressives who advocate for SSM. But a conservative like me can provide a different and complementary perspective to the case for SSM. In the blog post I will write for [login to view URL], I will make the following points (space permitting): 1. Over the centuries, the institution of marriage has already undergone major changes that might surprise Americans today. Viewed from that historical perspective, SSM does not strike me as so radical. 2. Marriage regularizes a relationship between two consenting adults: It adds stability, predictability, and legal recognition to the relationship. That is true regardless of the sexual orientation of the adults. And that helps add order and stability to society, an important concern of conservatives like me. 3. Marriage is the best way for an adult couple to raise children--and gays and lesbians are already raising children. If gay parents wish to be married, government should not stand in their way. 4. As a conservative, I believe that government's role in society should be limited. The Constitution defines the proper role of the Federal Government in American society. That role does not include acting as national arbiter of Americans' personal moral codes. 5. Legal SSM already exists in some states, including my own state of Massachusetts. And it has not had the dire consequences which its critics had predicted. To help support my position, I will discuss the history of marriage prior to SSM. About me: I have been a political conservative since President Nixon ran for reelection in 1972. However, I am not as far to the right as a Ron Paul or as those who consider all liberals to be closet Marxists. Nor do I engage in conspiracy theorizing--if you would like to have articles that take the chemtrail conspiracy seriously, then I am not the best candidate for this job. I consider myself to be a "Jack Kemp" conservative--a sensible and idealistic conservative, interested in applying conservative principles to improving the well-being of the middle class and to providing new opportunities for minorities. I am an avid participant on political blogs and other Internet forums (though not usually under my real name). I had just started my own blog recently, and I plan to expand it further this year. I do my best to keep abreast of current affairs. I read [login to view URL] and [login to view URL] daily, and I frequently participate in discussions on those website forums. My favorite conservative blogs have been Powerline and National Review Online, where I am an active participant in discussions. I usually score very highly on online tests of one's political knowledge. My writings are typically well researched. I almost never post anything to the Internet before checking my facts first. I like to give my arguments a historical perspective, citing past Supreme Court decisions and key events in American political history to help make my case. My wry sense of humor also serves me well in discussions. And I am definitely opinionated, though I am not an extremist. I had been a software engineer and software architect, with 24 years of experience. I had written numerous reports and technical papers. I had prepared and given numerous presentations to a variety of audiences. Now I am looking to apply my skills to do something to help re-energize the conservative movement, modernizing it for the 21st century. Plus, I would really enjoy making such a contribution. I have excellent written communication skills and Internet search skills. I can work and organize with minimal supervision. I already have a wide breadth of experience, and I am always interested in learning new things. From engineering to science, from current affairs to medicine, I enjoy learning things I didn't know before. You may wish to review some of the samples of my writing in my portfolio. One that may be of interest to you is "A Chimera in My Brain," an introduction to the ethics of human-animal chimeras. Another file contains three sample blog posts. Conclusion: I can make a persuasive case for conservative ideas, putting them into historical perspective and showing how they are rooted in the American experience. I would appreciate having the opportunity to write for Political.com. I hope that you will give my proposal serious consideration. Thank you.

Sir I am ready to start work on your project. Please see PMB for the details

Hey there! sounds like a real great platform to voice the opinion, would be glad to be a part of it!

As mentioned in my bids for the previous assignment, I have a background in English and Political Science, as well as a strong libertarian viewpoint that I believe will resonate with a good percentage of your readers. I am very well-read on this topic and I am ready to write a quality article for you.

Research and writing/rewrite experience -Web and Market Research -Report writing: Technical and Academic, Blog, News, Article