Under the Constitution it reads that “all men are created equal”. Many times the U.S government has failed to live up to that standard. For same-sex marriage couples it is a financial mess, to have your marriage reorganize in one state then move to another where it is not. The Marriage Defense Act should be change just as the Civil Rights Act was extended for other groups. This needs to be legal, in a democracy way, and put it into a vote by the people in each state to decide this social issue once and for all.…
Gay marriage has been the topic of discussion in recent years. It has been broadcast on news stations and printed in magazines all across America. Each publication has displayed a different point of view. Although marriage is a fundamental right under the constitution, same sex couples don 't have the ability to marry. Marriage is a private union not a political subject. In my opinion, any two people who love each other should be able to get married. Conflict theory helps to explain this problem the theory explains the pluralistic nature of society and the differential distribution of power among groups. Some groups use their power to create rules particularly laws to serve and promote their interest. That is what the government has been doing with the issue of gay marriage.…
First you have the “anti-gay marriage” people. This group believes that only a man and a woman should be married. This is the way it is, has been forever, and should remain as is. One of the biggest reasons that people say this has to do with God and the bible. What is written there is law and should never be changed. Rev. Philip H. Curtis, of Exeter Chapel in Rhode Island recently said “Historically our marriage laws…
America's population is growing, and the number of homosexuals is increasing as well. With the growing population of gays in America's communities growing closer to 10%, the topic of gay marriage comes up time and time again. There are always two sides to each battle, and each side feels strongly on their decided opinions. The gay population seems to feel more strongly on this battle.…
Many African American citizens face police brutality each and every day. Police brutality doesn’t always lead to death, some victims are beaten badly, and some are even beaten and arrested for no necessary reason. Police brutality causes so much frustration in America and it is ridiculous.…
Many of the people, who disagree with same-sex marriage, disagree about it for a variety of reasons. Like religion, people who are religious believe that marriage was created for a man and women. They also believe that homosexuals are unnatural and that love is meant to be for between a man and a women, that’s why couples cannot procreate without the other and that if same-sex marriage were to be legalised it would be like changing what marriage is and that there is no reason to changing what already works. The problem with this is because marriage is no longer a tradition or ceremony for people who are religious but is a world-wide tradition that is…
For centuries the United States has been known for its civil rights and freedoms. Many Americans are angered by the idea of same-sex relationships and marriages. The biggest reason to why heterosexuals are against gay marriage is based primarily on their religious beliefs. So I’m wondering, “What’s wrong with the idea of two people being together who love and care for each other wanting to spend their lives together?” Of course the gay community is greatly misunderstood because many people who aren’t living a homosexual lifestyle just refuse to listen. Most of these individuals would rather be close-minded to the topic, rather than trying to understand the daily struggles and what it means to be gay in America or any other country for that matter. Same-sex couples aren’t asking for special treatment, but just to be treated the same as a straight couple.…
Many same-sex couples believe they deserve the rights that are granted to heterosexual couples. Others oppose believing that marriage should be between a man and a woman. This argument has gone on since ancient times. Anyone has the right to marry who they please, but morals and religion causes problems in this belief. There are many reasons why same-sex marriage is right, but there are many reasons why it is wrong.…
world. The United States prides itself in the freedom of its citizens, yet gay marriage is still…
There is a great social significance to same-sex marriage. This is mostly because a large majority of people have extremely strong views on the subject. Some are extremely against same-sex marriage, either because their religion believes it is wrong or simply because they are not used to the concept and it is an uncomfortable thought to process. Others however, completely support the cause and many of these participate in the…
Same sex marriage is when two people with the same gender get married. Most people label it as homosexual, gay or lesbian marriage. Allowing same gender couples to legally marry is considered to be one of the most important of all LGBT rights. Same sex marriage isn’t hurting anyone, personal I don’t have a problem with it. People should love and be able to marry anyone they please. America is supposed to be a free place. Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Iceland the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, and Sweden are the 12 countries that allow same sex marriage. Alaska and Hawaii were the first states to legally ban gay marriage in 1998. As of Nov. 7, 2012, gay marriage has been legalized in nine US states (ME, MD, MA, CT, IA, VT, NH, NY, and WA) and the District of Columbia. Though gay marriage wasn't legal until the 2000s, gay couples were getting married on TV shows in the 1990s. Sitcom Roseanne featured a gay marriage in 1995 while Friends featured a lesbian wedding in 1996. In 2004, the House passed what it called the Marriage Protection Act. This legislation would have prevented the federal courts from addressing the issue of marriage. The legislation was not brought up for a vote in the Senate. On May 9, 2012, President Obama made US History when he told ABC News, “I think same sex couples should be able to get married.” Obama was reelected for a second term in November, 2012. In recent polls, about 70 percent of voters under the age of 30 support same-sex marriage. It would be a major step forward for our country in ensuring all citizens have equal rights and no one is discriminated against based on things such as race, gender, religion, sexual preference, disability, and other factors that don’t determine a person’s self-worth and contribution to society. One issue that people have with same sex marriage is parenting.…
While it is crucial to acknowledge all that is right with American government, we must not turn a blind eye to what is wrong with it. Although government on the whole is good, there are many things wrong with government; things that need to be fixed. And fixing those problems is necessary if we are to revive Americans’ support for government. The better we can make government, the more we can expect citizens to oppose efforts to undermine this vital institution.…
Same Sex Marriage has been a huge issue in the American society for many years. Still today the issue of whether it should be legal or not and whether it is right or wrong remains unsolved. Gay marriage is one of the top arguments between the citizens of the United states today; everyone with their own belief and their own explanation. As an American it is clear that our constitution and our entire reasoning for being a free country gives all the explanation anybody needs to legalize same sex marriage.…
How many issues do you not agree with your neighbor or friends? There will always going to be controversial issues in the world. Everyone will not agree on how these issues should be approached or what the right side is supposed to be on the distinct issue. Same-sex marriage, which can be defined as marriage between two people of the same sex (“same sex marriage), has been a controversial issue for many years now. In this paper I will explain the opinion of the supporters of same-sex marriage, the opinion of the opposers of same-sex marriage, and my opinion of same-sex marriage.…
“Should Gay marriage be legalized?” is a question leading to social debates around the world today. Homosexuals should have the right to marry because marriage is the legal or religious ceremony that formalizes the decision of two people to live as a married couple, two people who love each other regardless of their sexual preference should be allowed to marry. Denying Gay marriage stigmatizes homosexuals as inferior and makes adversaries think that it is okay to discriminate against them. Advocates against Gay marriage would argue that homosexual marriage is harmful and must be opposed. There have been statements, reports, articles, and even movies discriminating against the homosexual community and their strive for their rights. According to (www.tpstudentaction.org) advocates say things like “It is not marriage; it violates natural law; it always denies a child either a father or mother; it validates and promotes the homosexual lifestyle; it turns a moral wrong into a civil right; it does not create a family but a natural sterile union; it imposes it’s acceptance on all society’s; it is the cutting edge of the sexual revolution; and it offends god.”…