Gay and lesbians are consistently denied rights that are typically taken for granted by the average American. Specifically‚ gay and lesbians couples are denied the right to marry even if they are upstanding citizens. They are held at an unfair disadvantage solely because of their sexual orientation. This discrimination must stop because gay and lesbian couples are law-abiding citizens too‚ who should be afforded the same rights as heterosexual couples. One common problem that plagues gay and
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Same-Sex Marriage America; the first thing that should come to your mind is a nation of peace and equality. Sadly‚ our nation has taken a long time to live up to the promise of equality. Regardless of how completely their lives are entangled‚ individuals in same-sex relationships are treated like strangers under the law - and none are afforded full equality in this country. So why is same-sex marriage not legal in 45 states? The explanation mentioned most often is tradition. Simply because something
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The issue of gay marriage remains controversial. Some people think that this trend has adverse effects on the society while others believe that it is seen as a natural trend and right for people to choose this type of marriage. My essay will discuss causes and effects of this problem. First‚ gay marriage is the result of psychological‚ legal‚ economic and biological effects. Medically speaking‚ if someone is born to be gay‚ the tendency is that he will not change his nature and want to live with
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Gay Marriage Everyone knows the huge debate about gay marriage being legal or not. I don’t think gay marriage should be legalized. Homosexuality is strictly forbidden in the bible. Gay marriage will lead to more children being raised in same-sex households which will lead to troubled children. The institution of marriage has traditionally been defined as between a man and a woman. Therefore gay marriage should not be legalized. Let me quote what the Bible has stated about homosexuals. Leviticus
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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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Sally R. Young Young1 Professor Carol Lawson Religion 101 March 25‚ 2013 GAY MARRIAGE ISSUES Gay Marriage is a controversial topic both in society and in churches in the United States today. Proponents for gay marriage believe that same sex couples are entitled to all the rights and benefits bestowed on traditional couples allowed by law and church to marry. Today‚ more states and churches are agreeing with this position and allowing civil unions between same gender couples;
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Adriane Millershaski Hildebrand Sophomore English 14 January 2013 Gay Marriage Have you ever imagined or planned out your dream wedding? As a sixteen year old girl‚ I know I have. Most people will find the one they love‚ and happily marry them with the intent they will be together for the rest of their lives. However‚ some people do not get this luxury. Gay marriage has been a highly discussed subject for the past few years‚ causing tension in places of work‚ churches‚ and even at home. It
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Take a Stand: Gay Marriage Homosexuality is an attraction to individuals of the same sex. Some individuals believe gays shouldn’t exist and especially gay marriage shouldn’t be legal. So far‚ only nineteen states have legalized same sex marriage‚ while thirty-one states banned same sex marriage. Many people judge gays like they’re another race‚ but they are human too just like everyone else. Gay marriage should be legal because‚ who are people to deny others their right to love? Discrimination is
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Gay Marriage My current event talks about the Supreme Court appearing ready today to strike down a central part of a federal law that defines marriage as the union of a man and a woman. After considering a challenge to California’s Proposition 8 ban on gay marriage Tuesday‚ the Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case looking to overturn the 1996 law signed by President Bill Clinton that defined marriage as heterosexual and prevented gay couples from receiving federal marriage benefits. The
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against gay marriage until I realized I didn’t have to get one (James Carville). 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 against gay marriage argue that marriage has always been defined as being between one man and one woman. The definition of marriage is; the
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