Concerning Ms. Rebecca Fredrickson’s letter: I would just like to state it quite bluntly, sexuality is not a lifestyle choice. Exercising on a regular basis is a lifestyle; deciding to smoke and drink is a lifestyle; you do not choose what gender you find attractive.

At the root of it, the concern over same-sex marriage is a prejudice issue. As someone who is getting married in a few weeks, I find the moral wrong would be on my part if I prohibit two normal adults from getting married. If you have religious scripture that prohibits it, congratulations — you’ve got an argument for prohibiting same-sex marriage in your church. However, if two people would like to legally become Mr. and Mr. John Doe, I don’t want to be the one stopping them from the same rights I’m entitled to. Please keep your hate at home when you head to the voting booth.

Thomas Delano

Albert Lea