Protection against discrimination is essential in preserving the freedoms and maintaining the wellbeing of a minority population that is subjected daily to adversity in the forms of harassment, intolerance, violence, and broiled with feelings of self-loathing caused by the belief they do not, and will never be, accepted as an equal member of society.  A ruling in favor of the same-sex couple would affirm to LGBTQ people, and all other marginalized and minority groups, their civil liberties will be upheld and fortified from those who try to make transgressions against them.   In a time of uncertainty caused by political upheaval and an administration which seems to not have their best interest at heart, a win for the LGBTQ people is needed more than ever.