Jeff Jordan Parity Thesis

Jeff Jordan has made two theories revolving rights of same-sex marriage. They are called the parity and difference thesis. The parity thesis supports same-sex marriages, and the difference thesis opposes it. He has made assumptions that makes him believe it is acceptable to discriminate against homosexuals because of their sexuality. In means of the parity thesis, we should only discriminate homosexual behavior if it is done in public. His entire focus on the claim that homosexual behavior is only acceptable in private because if done publicly can involve an unwilling participant.
Which I consider an invalid argument because it is solely off of Jordan’s assumptions. Being said that discrimination against people because of their homosexuality, undermines individual freedom since it ignores their personal preference. In Jordan’s case of differences “Just because it is either legal or illegal for same sex marriages does not mean everyone has to agree with that decision. Also that if you disagree do not make it morally right to discriminate wither.
In regards to everyone’s well-being, people should be able to do whatever they choose, as long as it does not bring harm to others. Respecting personal choices of others can be harmless because it cannot exactly harm anyone outside of that relationship. As a social norm, marriage is composed of and supports several aspects of life. It seems Marriage can exist without aspects of sexual relations, friendship and companionship, love, and responsibilities. Marriage is a civil, religious and expressive aspect; it is a symbolic institution. Public debates about same sex marriage develops questions in forms of religion, which finds same sex marriages unacceptable but take this matter internally. In a civil aspect, married people get a lot of government benefits which can occur as a conflict in rights as some people may agree to fairness than those who