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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Julianne Moore‚ Golden Globe Award winner (“Gay Voices”). So‚ same-sex marriage: Is it unconstitutional or a right? Gay marriage should be recognized and legalized in all of the United States. A marriage is a personal thing so who are they to stand in the way of it being legal? Is it their business anyway and is discriminating against same-sex couples any better than the past discrimination of interracial couples? Is it wrong because its not traditional?
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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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My Relationship Towards Gay Marriage Would you deny a person to marry even if they are in love? I wouldn’t and that’s why I fully support gay marriage. I have been exposed to the gay culture since I was a young child and taking vacations to providence town. Even the political landscape is changing due to the increased support of gay marriage. Sadly the main deterrent to gay marriage laws being passed is the Catholic Church and other religious organizations. Religion plays a major role in not wanting
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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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there are two objectives in regards to gay marriage; those who say “green-light” and those who say “red-light”. In essence‚ when you consider the marriage battle between homosexuals and heterosexuals -- it’s like fire and ice; they both have the potential to overcome each other’s privileged power. “It’s this tug of war between whose gut feeling is better or morally correct that perpetuates the cycle of bitter feelings‚” suggests David Myers ‚ a spokesperson for gay rights (Myers & Scanzoni‚ 2005‚ p.
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Gay Marriage Should Be Legal Gay marriage is a hot topic in the U.S. right now. Many people believe that being gay is wrong; therefore they are against gays marrying. Marriage should be about love and the desire to be together‚ not about who’s marrying who. Same-sex marriage should be legalized because they deserve equal rights‚ their marriage doesn’t affect the heterosexual community‚ and more children will become successfully adopted. Homosexual people‚ like blacks and women did not long
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Gay Marriage One may argue that same sex marriage is unconstitutional‚ and the law discriminates allowing the federal government to pick and choose which marriages it likes and which it doesn ’t. On December 10th‚ 1924 The Society for Gay Rights‚ founded by Henry Gerber in Chicago‚ is the country’s earliest known gay rights organization. In 1948 Biologist and sex researcher Alfred Kinsey published a document called Sexual Behavior in the Human Male. In his findings we learn that homosexual behavior
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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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Group 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
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