What does Pollitt believe to be the most basic reason why people object to same-sex marriage?…
Most people believe that they deserve the rights they are gained by the government. An upstanding citizen who pays their taxes, serves their community and abides by the law should be afforded the rights of an American. However, not all citizens are afforded equal rights. Gay and lesbians are consistently denied rights that are typically taken for granted by the average American. Specifically, gay and lesbian couples are denied the right to marry even if they are upstanding citizens. They are held at an unfair disadvantage solely because of their sexual orientation. This discrimination must stop because gay and lesbian couples are law-abiding citizens too, who should be afforded the same rights as heterosexual couples.…
ARRANGEMENTS FOR EDMUND RICE DAY Friday 22 March 2013 ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY VENUE TIME TEACHER STUDENT LEADERS Snack Bar/Cans of Soft Drink Woodwork/Zampatti Oval 1.30pm – 2.00pm 2.00pm – 2.30pm T Trupkovic Leah Irving Tania Willard Kenny Ho Lauren Flint Leanne Adams VCAL Gladiator Aphrasia St Oval 12.30 pm – 1.00pm 1.00pm – 1.30pm 1.30pm – 2.00pm D Shalders G Tomadin Craig Browne Bob Merrigan Ashwin Pillai Chris Lynch Joel Downie, Harry Bennett, Fraser Clatworthy, James Cooper, Jake Langenegger, Nick Powers Edstock & (Doof DJs)…
In the United States, there is social unrest regarding the government’s denial of the right to marry for homosexuals. Plenty of conservatives are completely against gay marriage; and many of liberals are fighting for equal treatment. The neo-Christian politicians are using religious arguments to establish that homosexuality is an abomination. Clearly we as a nation are undecided on this issue. 36 states have passed legislation banning gay marriages, yet the state of Vermont passed a law that allows homosexual couples the right to participate in civil unions. Some other states are also debating whether or not to allow these couples to marry. Unfortunately, the dispute has left the United States homosexual community in an awkward position. Gays who gain the same benefits from marriage would be a more productive part of society for two reasons: the benefits from marriage and the pursuit of happiness obtained from the right of gay marriage. Many gays disagree with the argument that marriage is a tradition. They believe we should not discriminate who may be married. It is clear where gays stand. They do not want to settle for less than marriage status.…
Herek, Gregory M. "Selected Publications About Hate Crimes." UC Davis, Psychology. Web. 07 Dec. 2010. <http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/rainbow/html/hate_bib.html>.…
As we reach the end of the term your last assignment is to write a 3-4 page paper on a topic from current events. You may change the topic from the one you submitted but it should be something that you can defend from the perspective of 4 ethical theories.…
Gay marriage discussions are highly present in our society. Student writer, A.J. Chavez argues that not only should marriage occur between a man and a woman, but also the same sex. He articulates his thoughts on how if the same sex feels the same way a straight couple feels, and then it shouldn’t be a problem. However, our society uses religious views and traditional morals to restrain gay marriage. Apparently, we as a nation are indecisive on this issue today. The student writer states valid arguments and backs it up completely. In Chavez’s essay, he argues his point of view on gay civil unions.…
Ending marital discrimination is a matter of civil rights, equality, and the pursuit of happiness. Same sex couples are denied significant rights when they are not allowed to marry, which results in injustice. Arguments against the legalization of same-sex marriage do not value the legal support of the state because the state's job is not to promote popular opinions, but the rights of its citizens. The American Civil Liberties Union in 1996 says, “The law against same-sex marriage discriminates on the basis of sex because it makes one's ability to marry depend on one's gender.” According to the ACLU “Classifications which discriminate on the basis of gender must be substantially related to some important government purpose…tradition by itself is not an important government purpose. If it was an important government purpose , sex discrimination would be quite permissible.…
Ask just about anyone they’ll all say they’re in favor of equal rights for gays. Just name the topic- should gay people have the same rights in housing, jobs, should they have equal access to government benefits or equal protection under the law? Then you get to the topic of gay marriage- that’s when all the talk of equality stops dead cold. If two people love each other, no matter what their gender, ethnic back round, or religious values are, they should be able to get married. The law doesn’t discriminate against a white and black person getting married, or a Catholic and Jewish person, so why not two gay people. Unfortunately Proposition 8 passes-which now means that gay marriage in California is not recognized. Not allowing gay people to get married is like saying they have no rights, or they don’t matter. Gays should be able to marry because it’s their constitutional rights as human beings.…
The issue of gay marriage has been a long-standing issue that has plagued our society worldwide. With the same fire as ethnic equality issues brought during the civil rights movement, gay marriage has brought similar attitudes our of current generations. Opponents of gay marriage claim that it would destroy the foundation and meaning of traditional marriage and family and that it would lead to polygamy and a growth in sexually transmitted disease. I believe that gay marriage is a right that should be afforded to all individuals, as it would help the local and state governments, change traditional family values for the better, and for the mere fact that it is a right protected and often overlooked by the constitution.…
At a time where a procedural republic is present, gay marriage is an issue that does not satisfy the ideal of liberty as self-choosing and unencumbered. However, this concern has become one of the most controversial subjects today because it violates the first amendment, which is the right of the people to peaceably assemble. How are homosexuals supposed to assemble for their cause if they are threatened with violence? Homosexuality is the real problem in the eyes of many and anything relating to this topic is immediately cast down. Because homosexuals are a minority, their rights cannot be advocated because their lifestyle is not part of the dominant culture. The government is supposed to bracket morality issues and remain objective on topics like gay marriage, but for some reason this is not happening. Administrations are able to get away with using their religious and moral backgrounds to set certain laws in place, remaining unjust. The issue of gay marriage is not homosexuality in itself but an individual 's right to choose whom they want to marry.…
Most people believe that they deserve the rights they are granted by the government; an upstanding citizen who pays their taxes, serves their community and abides by the law should be afforded the rights of an American. However, not all citizens are afforded equal rights. Specifically, gay and lesbians couples are denied the right to marry even if they are upstanding citizens. Gays are people who are sexually attracted to someone who is the same sex; homosexuals and same- sex marriage is when two people of the same sex who live together as a family. They are held at an unfair disadvantage solely because of their sexual orientation;one's natural preference in sexual partners. Being denied the right to marry affects all gay and lesbian couples of all ages but it mostly affects older adults because they are the one that are getting older, want to be married and want rights with their partner. This discrimination must stop because gay and lesbian couples are law-abiding citizens too, who should be afforded the same rights as heterosexual couples. Denying same- sex marriage is a huge geographical appeal because it is affecting almost all gay and lesbian couples in the United States, but it is not just geographical it also affects me personally because I have a cousin who is gay and I see what older people are going thru wanting to get married because they have been together for a long but being denied that right; and it does hurt when you have to see what someone who is really close to you is going to have to go thru because of his sexual orientation. Same-sex marriage should be legalized because gays and lesbians want to get married for marital benefits, not religious reasons, it is unconstitutional not to allow gay couples to marry, and because legalizing it will dramatically help improve the economy by an astonishing amount.…
Katha Pollitt counters arguments against marriage between homosexuals in her essay “What’s Wrong with Gay Marriage?”. I think the main purpose of this essay was to convince the reader that there is absolutely nothing wrong with gay marriages. The author starts her essay with a question because she disagrees that gay marriage threatens the so-called institution of marriage. Pollitt jumps from one argument to another and looks at the institution of marriage from various perspectives, such as history, politics, society and religion. She wonders why so many people do not treat marriage seriously, and yet deny it to gays, showing hypocrisy. She gets very emotional in the defense of gay marriage in this piece. The author then informs the reader that she does not like marriage. She argues that marriage is “not about sex, it’s about separation of church and state”.…
What is the big deal over the same sex marriages? This has always been a controversial issue. There are two issues that come to mind. First, there is the religious point of view. Many religious leaders oppose homosexuality or specifically same sex marriages, they feel that God made men and women to produce and take care of children and that is how it should be. They also feel that God created Adam and Eve because that’s how God wants us to finish the cycle. Second, there is the issue of being the caretaker of children. A family unit to those who oppose gay marriages is defined as a man, woman and children. Gay couples cannot, in their opinion, raise children morally in an immoral background or home. Then there are people such as Gay rights groups, who argue that states cannot justify excluding gay and lesbian couples from the institution of marriage and the protection it provides. They argue that only marriage provides a legal safety net protecting couples emotional bonds and economic security. They also argue that children do well in homes where they are nurtured and loved, regardless of the parents' genders.…
I was against gay marriage until I realized I didn't have to get one (James Carville). In recent years, the debate over gay marriage has grown from an issue that occasionally arose in a few states to a nationwide controversy. People have opposing viewpoints on whether gays should be allowed to marry or not, and the sub topics that coincide with gay marriage. People against gay marriage argue that marriage has always been defined as being between one man and one woman. The definition of marriage is; the formal union of a 2 people, typically recognized by law, by which they become husband and wife, and the definition of gay is; keenly alive and exuberant having or inducing high spirits. According to these definitions there is nothing wrong with gay marriage they are just two happy people that want to spend the rest of there lives together. People wonder if it is okay for gays to marry, and if so, should it be legal everywhere?…