Click on the site above to read a story about a recent ruling on gay rights by Vermont's Supreme Court. Write an essay in which you describe the ruling and the reactions to it, both pro and con. How does this step in Vermont compare to steps taken previously by the state of Hawaii? Do you favor the legalization of same-sex marriages, domestic partnerships, both or neither? Be sure to explain your answer.
In 1993 the U.S. Congress passed legislation formulating a new policy on allowing gay and lesbian people to serve in the military. Both the policy and its subsequent application have gotten mixed reviews. Click on the site above to read how Defense Secretary William Cohen recently responded to what he sees as the misapplication of the policy. Write an essay in which you describe the 1993 policy, the problems it has encountered and the new orders issued by Secretary Cohen. Include in your essay a description of the policy that you believe should be adopted by the U.S. on this issue. Be sure to provide a rationale for your policy proposal.
