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What Are The Disadvantages Of Being An American Citizen

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Anyone who is an American citizen knows that with citizenship comes many perks, responsibilities, and rights. Citizens also believe that if they abide by the law, pay their taxes, and positively serve their community they have earned the rights that they know they have as an American. Unfortunately, not every American citizen is given equal rights to the fullest extent. Gay and lesbian families are constantly being denied rights that a typical American citizen wouldn’t think twice about. Law abiding gay and lesbian citizens have a disadvantage from other people, not because they are breaking laws or doing anything wrong but because unaffected parties don’t accept their sexual orientation and cause problems. The right to marry is just one of

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