Whether an individual is against gay marriage or for it‚ we all have an opinion on the issue. Andrew Sullivan’s describes how marriage as a basic need for individuals no matter their sexual orientation. However‚ William Bennett believes that “same- sex marriage would do significant‚ long term social damage” (1138). Whether we like it or not gay marriage influences marriage institution‚ culture‚ and their children. Gay marriage influences marriage institution. Andrew Sullivan and William Bennett
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Is Same-Sex Marriage Right? The topic I have chosen to do my discursive essay is if Same-Sex marriage is right or wrong. I will be going over the two different opinions on it if people believe it should be legalised or if it should be banned. I will also be giving my opinion at the end‚ along with the conclusion. Many people feel that marriage is an institution between one man and one woman. Well‚ that’s the most often heard argument‚ one even codified in a recently passed U.S. federal law
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Running head: GAY MARRIAGE OUTLINE Gay Marriage Outline Ashford University PHI103 Submitted: 12/10/12 Outline I. Introduction A. Many people argue that the institution of marriage is anticipated to union one man and one woman and that the definition of marriage makes same sex marriage inappropriate. Also the opponents of gay marriage argue that if gay marriage is legalized‚ it may harm the traditional marriage. It has never been confirmed to have any cruel effects on heterosexual
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Gay Marriages Subjective Claim Throughout history‚ a marriage has been a male and female exchanging vows‚ promising their lives to eachother. Never did anyone think‚ that gays had a right to get married‚ it was always considered a sin to be gay. Legal binding marriage between two homosexuals nowadays‚ whether it be a male and male or a female and female relationship‚ should not be legalized after following a long history of marriages. There are too many factors that need to be addressed when
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Samantha Webster CMST 2060 Informative Speech INTRODUCTION I. So‚ what did Jay-Z call his girlfriend before they got married? FEYONCÉ A. For those of you who laughed at my super corny joke‚ first off thank you‚ and secondly‚ I want to ask‚ how are you feeling after that laugh? B. Well if you feel any better its because I‚ being the wonderful classmate that I am just gave you a dose of the best medicine you can get‚ LAUGHTER! II. Laughter is a very powerful antidote for things such as
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is made of same sex couples ("YourOUTsource:YourLGBT").Of the 50 states‚ only six states allow gay marriage while the other states ban gay marriage due to religious‚ legislative‚ family‚ and cultural beliefs issues ("YourOUTsource:YourLGTB").These issues are why people believe that people of the same sex should not be together. Although traditional marriages have many positive attributes‚ gay marriage should be legalized because it has brought equality to those that are involved in a same sex relationship
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Nimo Abdi Informative speech 01/03/2013 Purpose: to inform the audience about the event Ramadan Introduction: How many of you have ever heard of Ramadan and know what it’s? Many of you maybe heard of it but don’t know what the event is. Well‚ today we will discuss what Ramadan is‚ what to do during Ramadan and ways to avoid getting tempted by food. Body: I. what is Ramadan? A. it’s the ninth month of the Islamic calendar B. Prophet Mohamed started the Ramadan and making part of the
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weekend. It?s been a struggle for over 40 years‚ since the gay rights revolution. There are a numerous amount of reasons as to why people oppose gay marriage‚ but basically it comes down to an absolute infringement on the civil liberties of homosexuals. The most basic argument for the opposition to gay marriage is the simple statement ?Marriage is an institution between one man and one woman.? I would like to know who is to decide what marriage is and isn?t. The married? Politicians? The Bible? Isn
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Informative Speech #12 September 26‚ 2012 General Purpose: To inform Specific purpose: To help my audience understand one of the most magical places on Earth‚ Venice‚ Italy. Thesis statement: Beauty is found all throughout the city of Venice. The experience is like being under an enchanted spell. Introduction: I. The streets of Venice are filled with spectacular architectural designs‚ soaring bridges‚ talented artist‚ handcrafted jewelry & scarfs‚ and gondolas that float
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2011‚ gay marriage remains legal in the following states: Massachusetts‚ Connecticut‚ Iowa‚ Vermont‚ New Hampshire‚ New York‚ and the District of Columbia? Thirty states have constitutional amendments banning gay marriage. Did you know‚ Massachusetts‚ which became the first state to legalize gay marriage on May 17‚ 2004‚ had the lowest divorce rate in the country in 2008? Its divorce rate declined 21% between 2003 and 2008. These facts are just a minor part of why I personally am pro- gay marriage
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