The Importance Of Legal Aids In New Orleans

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I think the President said it best, "When all Americans are treated as equal, no matter who they are or whom they love, we are all more free." President Barack Obama. I have never take issue with a person's choice of who to love or what they choose to do in the privacy of their home. Because I was raised to be tolerant and love everyone, I consider myself a straight ally to the gay community. By not being a member, I can see a need for legal aid within the community and recognized that despite Supreme Court Rulings, and societal advancements the LGBT community is often still marginalized. New Orleans is a gay friendly city, and there is a population that needs and deserves legal aid. The LGBT community faces some unique legal issues and I would

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