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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16 October 2012 Benefits of Marriage Equality Legalizing same-sex marriage would benefit our country both socially and economically without a negative impact on family values. President Obama is the first president in history to publicly support same-sex marriage. His opinion‚ like that of most people in this country‚ has evolved from originally stating marriage should be between a man and woman to finally giving his support to same-sex marriage. (Kellard) President Obama recognizes the need
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Unequal Rights in Marriage Unequal Rights in Marriage Mr. Thomas had the necessary documents proving his domestic partnership with Mr. Dawson but the hospital’s staff refused to advise Mr. Thomas of his partner’s health status. “We had all of the paperwork that any gay couple could have in the State of Ohio‚” he said. “They said‚ ‘You’re not family’ ” (PARKER-POPE‚ 2010). The situation could have been avoided if the gay couple had equal rights in marriage. Gay couples that are in a loving
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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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Gay Marriage Many same-sex couples want the right to get married because they are in love. Many‚ in fact‚ have spent the last 10‚ 20 or 50 years with that person‚ and they want to honor their relationship in the greatest way our society has to offer. By making a commitment to stand together in good times and bad‚ through all the joys and challenges family life brings‚ and to show that off to the public‚ just like other married couples. Same sex marriage should be legalized because they have a right
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state of California passed Proposition 8‚ a bill of legislature that solidified a ban on gay marriage. Also referred to as “Prop H8 (Hate)”‚ millions of Americans were shocked to learn that even in the liberal state of California‚ bigotry seemed to prevail. Comedian Jon Stewart remarks “Recently‚ the highest court in South Africa handed down a decision ordering the country’s parliament to extend marriage rights to all gay couples. So just to reiterate‚ America is now less progressive than South Africa
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Did you know that the first legal gay marriage did not happen until 2004 while congress‚ the lawmaking branch of our nation’s government‚ has been around since it was created in 1787? It took our government two hundred and seventeen years to legalize gay marriage in just one state‚ one state out of fifty. Luckily‚ now there are 37 states in America that legalized gay marriage. But what is taking our country so long to end the struggle for equal rights in all of our states? There are still 13 states
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Draft) Mediation 3/27/12 Same-Sex Marriage Mediation Since the 1970’s‚ same-sex marriage has been the forefront of the equal rights movement In America. The nation wide acceptance of homosexuality has risen from nearly a fraction‚ to over half of our countrie’s population in the past 30 years. The accomplishments that benifit same-sex rights have been astounding in such little time. While still‚ the opposing party is fighting at equal rates to endeavor the sanctity of marriage. Why has this become
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Gay marriage should be legalized and accepted Gay marriage (also known as same-sex marriage) generally refer to the marriage between two people with same sex can be either both male or both female. Imagine this‚ you and your beloved person walking on the street‚ everyone look at you in a strange way and mumble about you. How will you feel? That is how homosexual people feel these days. Remember this‚ they are just human beings like us but have different sexual orientation and that is the one and
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Project #3 Gay Marriage & Politics Are Democrats more accepting of same-sex marriage compared to Republicans? Gay marriage has been an international debate over the past few years. Not only have religious groups made their opinions known‚ but the politicians have also joined in‚ in either support for or in protest against. Is their confirmation of gay marriage just a political strategy to gain votes? Do they believe homosexual relationships in fact deserve the same benefits as a heterosexual
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