America feared that different religions would collide when entering one nation, but now most religions coexist in America without harm. Whites previously owned black and Hispanic slaves, but the nation overcame the odds and now people of all colors have equal protection. If such fierce obstacles can be overcome, then surely the nation can once again overcome the barrier that hinders LGBT rights and marriages. Evolution will continue forever and at any moment something else will happen that is against the norm, but humans have the ability to overcome it. Most believe that there is a person out there who loves us, and gay people feel the same way; gender is not a determining factor in love. LGBT equality is a controversial issue that people have been fighting about for decades and more recently debates have gained popularity, so it's time to take charge