I am in the middle of a dirt road, that’s all I know. There are many people walking around a busy market in the middle of a plaza that is covered in dirt and sand. Seeing no other options, I walk along the dusty path toward the crowd. Distressed, I look at the signs and listen to the strange and unfamiliar dialect of the locals. How did I get here? Where am I?

With the United States seeing an increase in states that allow same-sex marriage, it seems that things are going pretty well for the LGBT community. Not only does the legalization of gay marriage allow LGBT individuals to be wed, but it also validates the community by accounting for their rights in our constitution.