Gay marriage is one the most controversial issues of today’s society‚ especially in America. I wrote my speech about gay marriage and why it should be allowed in the United States. If civil unions of male couples were legal 600 years ago‚ why shouldn’t they be in today’s society? Back in the day they found legal contracts from medieval France that basically meant brotherhood. In the contract‚ the brothers pledged to live together with a saying‚ “one bread‚ one wine‚ and one purse.” This meaning‚
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Administration Formally Supports Nationwide Gay Marriage.” CNN Wire 7 Mar. 2015. Opposing Viewpoints in context. Web. 10 Mar. 2015 On March 6‚ 2015‚ the Obama administration filed a statement to the Supreme Court calling ban to gay marriage unconstitutional. This is another follow up to the statement made by then presidential candidate Obama before ascending into office back in 2012. When he was inaugurated in 2013‚ he states‚ “Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like
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own city. It is rapidly becoming a social norm. As time goes by‚ it is becoming part of our everyday lives‚ even though there are many people that oppose it. Americans should take the time to understand the importance of making gay marriage legal in California. Legalizing gay marriage doesn’t threaten the honor of “traditional” marriage‚ it promotes equality and prevents discrimination‚ and it helps unite couples legally and not just religiously. Same-sex marriage doesn’t threaten the honor of “traditional”
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A hot topic in our world today‚ is whether or not gay couples should have the same rights as heterosexual couples. The biggest issue at hand‚ is whether they should have the right to marry. There are strong opinions on each side of this debate. There are some valid points to consider‚ but ultimately‚ I believe that gay couples should have the same rights as heterosexual couples‚ because they deserve to receive the same benefits‚ there shouldn’t be discrimination based on your sexual orientation‚
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Political Uprising: Gay Marriage In today’s civilization‚ gay marriage is unlawful in 48 of the 50 states. No matter how reflective our love is toward the person‚ how long the parties have been together‚ and how urgently we need the civil liberties associated with marriage‚ gay marriage is denied entry at the courthouse doors. This political uprising sends a strong message‚ not only to the gay and lesbian community but to our nation as a whole‚ that heterosexuality is more respected and
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Gay Marriage in America America was built on the foundation of equality for all men; however‚ not until recently have gay and lesbian individuals inherited such civil rights. One of the largest and most pressing issues effecting the gay population is the issue of gay marriage. Marriage is defined as “the relationship that exists between a husband and wife or a similar relationship between people of the same sex” (Websters). Within the past ten years fifteen states have legalized gay marriage
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Gay and Lesbian Marriage The ongoing debate on gay and lesbian marriage continues to become one of the most controversial topics in the world today. Clearly‚ we as a nation are undecided on this issue. Thirty six states have passed legislation banning gay marriages and other states are also in debate whether or not to allow these couples to marry. Unfortunately‚ the dispute has left the United States homosexual community in an awkward position. There are some people who think that gay people
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Should Gay Marriage Be Legal? The topic that I have chosen for my research is Gay marriage. The reason I chose this topic‚ is for its growing concern into today’s social world.I believe that Gay Marriage should be legalized and that those who practice same sex marriage should have the same right as those who view marriage as a traditional partnership between a man and a women. One article that was written by Adam Kolasinski‚ is stating fact against gay marriage. Adam believes‚ “Gays should not
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The Disadvantages of Gay Marriage According to Messerli (2009)‚ marriage is defined as a religious and allowed by low commitment between male and female‚ also the final expression of love. Most religious consider homosexuality as an offence against God’s laws. Every religious in the world that consider homosexuality is unacceptable. It is insulting and a swipe to most people freedom of religion to have to admit a relationship they wicked sinful. The evolution of the United States legal system‚ there
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Adoption by Gay Couples: Is There Any Risk in Having a Family? On my way home. “It’s now a reality on the ground‚” said Adam Pertman‚ Executive Director of the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute‚ an organization working to change adoption policy. And it’s a fact that despite legal barriers‚ about 19 percent of same - sex couples reported having an adopted child in the house in 2‚009 up from just 8 percent in 2.000 according to the Williams Institute on Sexual Orientation Law at the University
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