topic: Gay Rights It’s safe to say that the so called Freedom Americans have in this country is a joke‚ because if we actually did‚ Same Sex marriage wouldn’t be illegal in the majority of the country. It is infuriating to even have to classify people as “Gay” when in reality‚ they are just people‚ like everyone else in this country. They are just like you‚ me‚ him or her‚ American citizens. In our Declaration of Independence it states‚ “All men are created equal.” What are “Gay” people then
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Same Sex Marriages Equality Draft Shelita DeCuir Sociology 120 Milagrod Baez November 14‚ 2014 Same Sex Marriage Equality The issue of gay marriage has been a hotly contended debate in the last few years and has had a significant impact on this past election. The right-wing Christian conservatives insist that homosexuality is morally wrong while gay advocates argue that they deserve the same civil rights that heterosexual couples enjoy. I will discuss the issue of gay marriage from
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“ My friends‚ welcome to the other side of the rainbow” said Washington state Senator Ed Murray as his state became the 7th state to legalize same-sex marriage. Washington had joined six other states- Connecticut‚ Iowa‚ New York‚ Vermont‚ New Hampshire‚ and Massachusetts- in legalizing same-sex marriage. Now‚ marriage for gay and lesbian couples is also legal in Washington‚ D.C. Isn’t it time that Florida became one of those states? Ladies and gentlemen of Congress‚ what we NEED is a bill to legalize
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It is the reason of the continuation if the success achieved throughout history. Marriage is‚ in simple language‚ the unison between to partners and the equal partnership that is created between them. Marriage has many benefits to an individual‚ as it helps achieve social security and stability for them. Therefore‚ it is on the mind of every young man and woman. Every young adult wonders about the right age to marry. Many young adults feel the need to marry quickly‚ to establish their family early
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marriage‚’ it’s just a ‘marriage.’” She also mentioned how her heart went out to those who struggle for their rights in today’s society. She‚ herself‚ knows what it’s like to struggle for acceptance in a world that makes her feel like an outsider. In a way‚ I can relate to her and support her quote. There are multiple reasons why I believe same sex marriage should be legalized. In America‚ only nine of the fifty states have legalized same sex marriage. Even though the U.S. Constitution states
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of various individuals who openly support same sex marriage‚ I asked each of the following four questions. (1) What are the main reasons for your decision to support same sex marriage? (2) Do you feel opposition to your views from your family and friends? (3) Have you ever had one view‚ and then decided to change? If so‚ why? (4) Does your view of same sex marriage affect your vote in the upcoming presidential election? Why? People who support same sex marriage have their opinions based on
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Abstract Same-sex marriage is a huge debate all over the United States. Many Americans fear and do not understand homosexuality. What everyone needs to know is that same-sex marriage is not a threat to the institution of marriage or society. Society should accept homosexuality and not fear it. Homosexuals are second class citizens by law and every American no matter their race‚ sexual orientation‚ religion‚ or gender should have equal rights under the law. Fear‚ ignorance‚ and religion are not reasons
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Gay Marriage Page 1 Same Sex Marriage Should it be Yetta Woolridge Instructor: David Strand Class: SOC 120 November 20‚ 2011 Gay Marriage Page 2 There are many states nationwide including New York which has just voted for gay rights for same sex marriages to become legal and has been recognized as a civil right issue. Most marriages are normal between man and woman but since then it has been becoming an abnormal situation between same-sex marriages and it has become an epic dermic in
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Same Sex Marriage Debate The issue on whether or not two people of the same sex should be married is one of the most controversial issues today. Throughout American history as well as in biblical text‚ marriage was and is said to be between two heterosexuals. The very fabric of the “traditional family” is said to be at a tear because of same sex marriage. But on the other hand‚ one might argue that the Bible does not say that the marriage of two people of the same sex is forbidden and denying marriage
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Advantages of Same Sex Marriage 1. Denying them is a violation of religious freedom (civil and religious marriages are two separate institutions). The main reason for denying marriage to gay couples is that all major religions consider homosexuality a sin; however‚ the First Amendment of the Constitution clearly states that a person’s religious views or lack thereof must be protected. Marriage by the state is a secular activity; the government cannot start making laws just because a religion says
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