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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It’s Still Love Shaka Ammons Introduction to Ethics and Social Responsibility Nadine Acevedo January 28‚ 2013 Today many people have their own opinions and beliefs when it comes down to the topic of gay marriage. I personally feel that gay marriage should be legalized. Yes God said‚ “That marriage is to be between a man and a woman.” My question is‚ “What gives people the right to judge or tell another human-being who to love or how to love?” I personally feel it’s insulting to one’s integrity and
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Anything that includes the word "sex" appeals to most adolescents. However‚ the word "homosexuality" may not be as appealing to others. As we embrace the 21st century in this sex-driven world‚ the gay community is rapidly being recognized by society. Some states have even tried to legalize gay marriages. However‚ a few people who believe that homosexuality is wrong and they will do whatever is possible to justify that. Sadly‚ discrimination against homosexuals still exists to this very day. I remember
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married or reap the benefits of said marriage. Marriage is basic to the recognition as equals in society and any status short of this becomes inferior‚ unjust and unconstitutional. Our nation cannot live up to its promise of equality and the fundamental rights to life‚ liberty‚ and the pursuit of happiness‚ until the invidious discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is done away with. Equality under the law extends to all persons. Legalizing same-sex marriage‚ a recognition of basic American
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Gay Marriage Gay Marriage is the new “it” topic for all highly religious people to begin discussing as ultimately the “demise” of our nation. While many opposed feel it is against their religious beliefs others are simply not comfortable with the relationship. However‚ in an ever-changing world‚ it is something that while some may try and prevent it‚ is not going to disappear. Marriage by definition is “the social institution under which a man and woman establish their decision to live as
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The right for homosexuals to marry has to be one of the most controversial topics of today’s time. The issue of gay marriage has been around since the turn of the century. In 1953‚ President Dwight Eisenhower signed Executive Order 10450‚ banning homosexuals from working for the federal government or any private contractor because they are considered “security risks”. In 1969‚ patrons of the Stonewall Inn riot for three days after an attempted police raiding to exterminate the neighborhood of “sexual
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Gay Rights & Gay Marriage: How have the Advancements in Gay Rights paved a way for Gay Marriage? Oscar Rhodes Post University Professor Meghan Tarby PSS211: Sociology of Family The Gays Rights Movement has existed for over 89 years in counting since the development of the Society for Human Rights in Chicago. During the early years of the Gay Rights movement (1924-1973) it was very difficult to identify as a member of the same sex loving community because during this time it was illegal in
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Gay marriage is a heated issue that pulls in various responses from those supporting and those restricting the tight clamp. The problem concerning whether lesbian and gay weddings draws in warmed open deliberation. In the societal setting‚ certain people consider that homosexuality is sinful while gay promoters consider that putting into thought the sexual inclinations of each individual is fundamental. Gay promoters believe that lesbians and gay people must have the same social equality‚ including
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The legalization of same-sex marriage has been a battle that has been raging since the late twentieth century. By not allowing same-sex marriage‚ the United Sates is creating discrimination against same-sex couples. People of faith are the biggest advocates against same-sex marriages. With the belief that marriage is the foundation for procreation‚ same-sex couples‚ without the ability to have their own child‚ should not be allowed the right of marriage. Seeing that there are many rights and responsibilities
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Homosexual The concept of a traditional marriage has changed over the time‚ and the definition of marriage also. The definition of marriage varies with culture and views. For example‚ marriage is a union of a man and woman. On the other hand‚ a controversial point of view is that ’marriage is the union of two people‚ despite the gender‚ who have committed to romantically loving and caring for each other. Recently‚ same-sex marriage has been legalized in many countries‚ because many people have
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