Washington D.C. residents and tourists to the city overwhelmingly expressed joy about the legalization of same-sex marriage across America after June’s landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision on the matter.
In more than a dozen interviews across Washington D.C. this week, most were thrilled with only a few expressing indifference. Most declared it was a long overdue decision and those on the other side were hard to find.
Chris Morgan, 25, shared his personal connection to the issue.
Morgan explained that his father is homosexual and can now officially get married to his boyfriend if they want.
“That could potentially be an affect, a pretty profound affect, on my life,” Morgan said.
Others like Mia Molina, a 24-year-old visiting the National Mall from New York, was born in Spain. She said same sex marriage was legalized there long ago and was surprised when she moved to the U.S. and found it against the law.
“I think it’s a right everyone should have to be able to…love and marry whoever they want.” said Molina
The legalization of same-sex marriage has had a major impact on many people in the country. Not everyone is Washington D.C. has been personally affected by it, but they believe we are now moving in the right direction.
“I’m not surprised that we’ve finally come to this point,” said Maria Crudele, 47, who agreed with the ruling.
(Photo courtesy by Associated Press)