Problem-Solution I. Intro- Is same-sex marriage immoral‚ bad‚ illegal‚ etcetera or is it just a natural born right? A. Attention getter- We are one nation‚ under god; born with certain inalienable rights such as life‚ liberty‚ and the pursuit of HAPPINESS‚ right? B. Thesis- I personally believe in gay marriage‚ who is anyone to say who can and cannot be together. C. Tie to audience- Have you ever had a boyfriend or girlfriend and your parents told you that you were not allowed to see that said other
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Gay Marriage Is gay marriage a civil right or a religious freedom? The debate of legalizing same-sex marriages hinges on this question. Same-sex couples are fighting for the right to marry‚ to acquire legal rights to their partners - for such things as insurance‚ health benefits‚ and other legal matters ("Gay Marriage: The Arguments and the Motives”). Debates gather intensity as proponents and opponents argue their side of gay marriage being legal. Opponents argue that marriage is a religious
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Gay Marriage: With Liberty and Justice for All? At a time where a procedural republic is present‚ gay marriage is an issue that does not satisfy the ideal of liberty as self-choosing and unencumbered. However‚ this concern has become one of the most controversial subjects today because it violates the first amendment‚ which is the right of the people to peaceably assemble. How are homosexuals supposed to assemble for their cause if they are threatened with violence? Homosexuality is the real
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Gay Marriage Gays and lesbian have been a controversial subject that no one want to talk about; into recently when more gays and lesbians came out and expressed their sexuality preferences. Many people don’t believe that same sex marriage should not be legalized‚ because it is against their morals. Many people say it against their definition on marriage‚ which it is the union of man and woman known as husband and wife. I think same sex marriage should be legal because a person can’t help who they
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same-sex marriage? Katha Pollitt on her essay called “What’s Wrong with Gay Marriage”? (Page 570)‚ she is arguming against same-sex marriage. This subject is very controversial in all aspects. Some of the reasons are: Political‚ Judicial‚ Economical‚ Conservatives people‚ History and Religions. Pollitt on her argument gives different points of view of why people object to same-sex marriage. One of the reasons is Religious. She mentions in her essay that “the objections to gay marriage are based
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1. What is marriage? “For Gay Marriage” by Andrew Sullivan * Marriage is a legal contract between two people no matter the sexual preference of that couple. According to Sullivan‚ it is an outrage to deny homosexual couples the right to marry whomever they choose to. “Against Gay Marriage” by William Bennett * Marriage is between a man and a woman; bounded by a legal document and vow. Gays getting married will ultimately corrupt the marriage world and make it to where we can marry
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Government 2306 Instructor Byran Martin GAY MARRIAGE “God does not make mistakes‚ so trust that when something end ups in your past‚ they are there for a reason”. Gay marriage has already become a hot topic than it ever was in the past. There are many contrasting opinions about homosexuality. However‚ there is nothing wrong with gay or straight marriage because it is a natural basic human right. Furthermore‚ gay marriage should be accepted because marriage is chosen by people who are in love‚ and
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There are numerous opinions and standing views on gay marriage. The argument regarding gay marriage should be legalized or not is extremely controversial. According to an article from the Human Rights Campaign‚ there is nothing wrong with allowing homosexuals to have the same rights as those who are heterosexual. Every individual person should be granted equal rights‚ regardless of sexuality. Gay marriage should be legalized in all states and countries‚ it has been held off for too long. Moreover
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Ariel Stanley College Comp I Argumentative Essay September 25‚ 2012 Gay Marriage: Right or Wrong? There has been much controversy on the subject of gay marriage. Obamas recent outspokenness on the issue has made the subject of whether or not gay marriage is appropriate pop up again in the news and media in 2007‚ when he said “I do” to gay marriage a lot of people that have strong anti-gay feelings. I believe that people should be able to get married no matter what sexual orientation they
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of all the unfair treatment. Gays have been fighting for rights since the 1960’s‚ maybe even before then‚ and yet today in 2012‚ those pleas for rights are heard‚ but ignored & lashed at. We should allow same-sex marriage because banning it is unfair‚ love is all that matters in marriage‚ & gay families have certain family values that some straight marriages lack. Banning an issue doesn’t make it go away. The fact of the matter is‚ it’ll always be there: gay people will always exist &
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