on television‚ in the media‚ and as we have most recently seen‚ in politics. Given this trend of greater acceptance of gay marriage‚ the issue of whether to legalize same-sex marriage comes about naturally. Massachusetts has led the way by legalizing gay marriage. Responding to this example‚ some states have taken steps towards accepting gay‚ while others are considering laws and constitutional amendments banning gay marriage within state borders. Recently‚ another controversy
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Abstract Gay marriage is a legally or socially recognized marriage between two persons of the same biological sex or social gender. It first became legal in the U.S. state Massachusetts in 2004 after many debates. Same-sex marriage supporters make several arguments in support of their position. They compare their struggles to the civil rights movement and the fight for women rights. Supports believe they have the right to marry whoever they chose as long as it doesn’t hurt anybody. Some Homosexuals
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American government Research Paper On gay marriage 10/2/12 In the United States‚ marriage has always played a crucial role in the lives of its citizens. Known to some as a lifetime commitment of devotion‚ to others a promise to reside with a stranger‚ or even a matter arranged by parents‚ marriage is widely practiced and celebrated all over the world. Marriage can be said to be the ultimate act of love‚ supported with benefits and privileges from the government. The right to marry and love whoever
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“Legalizing Gay Marriages” Who decides a person’s sexual orientation? Legalizing gay marriages has been an issue for quite some time not only in the United States but also in other countries. Is it up to the courts to decide? Should people of various religions decide? Should the individuals involved decide? Again‚ who decides? So why should we legalize gay marriages? After doing some research‚ here are some reasons that appealed to me. 1. Denying a gay person marriage is a violation of their
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No‚ we needed a war that stained our nation’s history just to grant them citizenship. Were women given the right to life‚ liberty‚ and the pursuit of happiness? No‚ we needed an entire amendment in order to be treated as equally as men. Are homosexuals given the right to life‚ liberty‚ and the pursuit of happiness? No‚ and nothing has been done about it. Nothing. Let’s start with the argument that homosexuality is a sin according to the Bible. What ever happened to separation of church and state
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ENL 101-02 Legalization of Gay Marriage In today’s society homosexuality is becoming more accepted. You see homosexuals coming out and feeling more comfortable in their skin and why shouldn’t they? They have no reason to hide who they are because they live in America where you have the freedom to choose. Being homosexual for most people is not a choice it comes from ones different genetic characteristics. Hollywood fully embraces homosexuality. I believe Hollywood has made an impact on most of
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Hello everyone‚ Today the topic that is up for debate is gay marriage I will be arguing that gay marriage should be allowed in Australia. My name is Santika I hope that I will be able to show you why gay marriage should be allowed in Australia. I will now define what gay is the meaning of gay is when a person man or women like the same sex. I’ll define what marriage means the meaning of marriage is when two people commit their love in front of friends and family. They become one and if your religious
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The Destruction of Marriage Since the beginning of time‚ the institution of marriage has always been traditionally defined as between a man and a woman‚ never a man with a man or a woman with a woman. Therefore same-sex marriage should be illegal. Same-sex marriage is immoral as well as against God’s Word. It would also weaken the respect and existence of the already faltering institution of marriage. Same sex marriage is considered a "slippery slope" that could potentially lead
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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” marriage. When same-sex parents get married‚ they will probably want to raise a family‚ which doesn’t threaten “traditional” marriage at all. For years‚ the Netherlands‚ Germany
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Exploratory Paper: Should Same Sex Marriage Be Legal? The proposed legalization of same-sex marriage is one of the most significant issues in contemporary American family law. As a heavily campaigned development currently discussed in law assessment; these extremely confrontational and debatable political questions are facing present day American courts. If same-sex marriage is legalized‚ its affect on the parents‚ children‚ same sex couples‚ families‚ and the social and political world will
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