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    It is rooted in our traditional Western values that marriage is intended to be between man and woman. The dictionary defines it as the social institution under which a male and female establish their decision to live as husband and wife by legal commitments and religious ceremonies.1 I do not believe marriage should have an alternate definition. President George W. Bush once addressed our nation stating: “The union of a man and woman is the most enduring human institution honored and encouraged

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    Gay marriage is a huge topic that is talked about in today’s society. Many arguments are caused due to the topic when it is brought up in a conversation. This topic has become such as issue that the government has had to step in and create laws. Gay marriage is known to break apart families but is also known to bring families together. The first known case of a gay couple wanting to be legally married was on May 18‚ 1970 when the couple entered the courthouse and then later was denied by the county

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    Gay Marriage Final Copy The world today is surrounded with many controversial issues. One such issue would be the topic of gay marriage. There are many pros to gay marriage such as marrying someone you love‚ and also being able to start a family and live out the American dream. On the other hand there are also many down sides such as being made fun of just for being homosexual‚ and not being able to have your own kids. Gay marriage is a topic with a lot of pros to why it should be legal and also

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    As years go by‚ the word ‘’marriage’’ has evolved in its meaning many times. Marriage is not exactly the same as it used to be interpreted. For example‚ wives used to be considered their husband’s property. At one time‚ interracial marriage used to be illegal. It was not until 1967 that interracial marriage was accepted in The U.S. However‚ those definitions of marriage changed as people’s attitude changed and people became more open minded about human rights. It was only 40 years ago that the United

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    Honors English II  19 October 2014    Same­ Sex Marriage  The “issue” of homosexuality has recently sprouted in politics and societies all over the  world. The United States prides itself in the freedom of its citizens‚ yet gay marriage is still  looked down upon and banned in many states. Why are homosexuals being denied the right of  matrimony? Regardless of sexuality‚ two people who are in love should be able to join each  other in marriage‚ and that marriage should be recognized and respected by government and 

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    weekend. It?s been a struggle for over 40 years‚ since the gay rights revolution. There are a numerous amount of reasons as to why people oppose gay marriage‚ but basically it comes down to an absolute infringement on the civil liberties of homosexuals. The most basic argument for the opposition to gay marriage is the simple statement ?Marriage is an institution between one man and one woman.? I would like to know who is to decide what marriage is and isn?t. The married? Politicians? The Bible? Isn

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    Gay marriage should be a civil rights Civil rights is a class of rights that protect individual freedoms from infringement by Governments and private organizations and ensure one’s ability to participate in the civil and political life of the state without discrimination or repression. It also includes the freedom of thoughts‚ speech and expression. Where is the freedom of expression for homosexuals? It is legal in some state (eg. California) for homosexuals to be in a domestic partnership (or

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    Is Same-Sex Marriage Right? The topic I have chosen to do my discursive essay is if Same-Sex marriage is right or wrong. I will be going over the two different opinions on it if people believe it should be legalised or if it should be banned. I will also be giving my opinion at the end‚ along with the conclusion. Many people feel that marriage is an institution between one man and one woman. Well‚ that’s the most often heard argument‚ one even codified in a recently passed U.S. federal law

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    Gay Marriage: a Moral Debate The trivial debate on gay rights is long from being resolved because of the large difference in opinion on whether gays should be considered equal. The legalization of gay marriage has been a constant struggle for the last decade and the population still cant seem to reach a logical conclusion. Many are for equal rights for all‚ while some are still stuck on the definition of marriage or religion. DOMA‚ the Defense of Marriage Act‚ was enacted in 1996 as a federal

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    Gay Marriages and Family Values At the very heart of the debate about same-sex marriage is the definition of the word "marriage". To some people‚ it changes to meet social and economic needs‚ to others it remains firmly fixed. In traditional cultures of Asia‚ arranged marriages are the rule. Marriages are designed to further the well-being of families‚ not the individuals involved. Marriages are seen as a matter of ancestors‚ descendants‚ and property. The Anglo-Saxons saw marriage as a strategic

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