In recent years‚ the debate over gay marriage has grown from an issue that occasionally arose in a few states to a nationwide controversy. People have opposing viewpoints on whether gays should be allowed to marry or not‚ and the sub topics that coincide with gay marriage. People wonder if it is okay for gays to marry‚ and if so‚ should it be legal everywhere? In the United States I 2009‚ some states like Iowa‚ Vermont‚ and Connecticut allow gays to marry‚ while states like California‚ Florida‚
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Whether or not gay marriage should be legalized in the United States is an on going debate. I personally do not understand why it isn’t legalized already; By not allowing homosexuals the right to marriage you are taking away their freedom of speech. It is not right to treat them with such inequality. Marriage should not be just between a man and a woman‚ if same-sax couples are in love and want to spend eternity together‚ they deserve the right to do so through marriage. Marriage comes along with
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It is rooted in our traditional Western values that marriage is intended to be between man and woman. The dictionary defines it as the social institution under which a male and female establish their decision to live as husband and wife by legal commitments and religious ceremonies.1 I do not believe marriage should have an alternate definition. President George W. Bush once addressed our nation stating: “The union of a man and woman is the most enduring human institution honored and encouraged
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Jewish religion (Wikipedia‚ 2008). Where does gay and lesbian fall? Is this a class or group? This is a sexual preference and one that has become about ten percent of the population (Lamannna/Riedmann‚ 2008). It is no surprise that the gay community has been fighting for the right to marry and gain the benefits as a heterosexual married couple would. Gays believe it is a violation of their civil rights
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Gay Marriage Final Copy The world today is surrounded with many controversial issues. One such issue would be the topic of gay marriage. There are many pros to gay marriage such as marrying someone you love‚ and also being able to start a family and live out the American dream. On the other hand there are also many down sides such as being made fun of just for being homosexual‚ and not being able to have your own kids. Gay marriage is a topic with a lot of pros to why it should be legal and also
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Gay marriage The controversy over gay marriage has become highly publicized. However‚ this issue is not a new debate. Society has voiced its opinions on the subject for many years. Everyone knows that people are able to choose‚ according to their body and instinct‚ their sexuality; most of the time‚ tabulated statistics state that in nine out of ten times option chosen is heterosexual. On the other hand‚ the other ten percent belongs to the homosexual population‚ which has been suffering all
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married or reap the benefits of said marriage. Marriage is basic to the recognition as equals in society and any status short of this becomes inferior‚ unjust and unconstitutional. Our nation cannot live up to its promise of equality and the fundamental rights to life‚ liberty‚ and the pursuit of happiness‚ until the invidious discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is done away with. Equality under the law extends to all persons. Legalizing same-sex marriage‚ a recognition of basic American
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Gay Marriage Gay Marriage is the new “it” topic for all highly religious people to begin discussing as ultimately the “demise” of our nation. While many opposed feel it is against their religious beliefs others are simply not comfortable with the relationship. However‚ in an ever-changing world‚ it is something that while some may try and prevent it‚ is not going to disappear. Marriage by definition is “the social institution under which a man and woman establish their decision to live as
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The right for homosexuals to marry has to be one of the most controversial topics of today’s time. The issue of gay marriage has been around since the turn of the century. In 1953‚ President Dwight Eisenhower signed Executive Order 10450‚ banning homosexuals from working for the federal government or any private contractor because they are considered “security risks”. In 1969‚ patrons of the Stonewall Inn riot for three days after an attempted police raiding to exterminate the neighborhood of “sexual
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Anything that includes the word "sex" appeals to most adolescents. However‚ the word "homosexuality" may not be as appealing to others. As we embrace the 21st century in this sex-driven world‚ the gay community is rapidly being recognized by society. Some states have even tried to legalize gay marriages. However‚ a few people who believe that homosexuality is wrong and they will do whatever is possible to justify that. Sadly‚ discrimination against homosexuals still exists to this very day. I remember
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