Are all men are created Equal ?

In a nation of laws and justice, how can anyone sit back and permit any other person or group be treated less equally?

We the people permitted slavery. We the people blocked black US citizens from voting. We the people wouldn't permit interracial marriage. How can a fair and just nation vote against giving equal rights to gay tax paying citizens?

It sickens me to see friends and family vote to block a simple basic freedom. These votes cannot be based on rational thought, but fear, ignorance and prejudice .....and it is shameful.