Hendrix Hertzberg “Marriage should be between a spouse and a spouse‚ not a gender and a gender” ----------------------GOOD AFTERNOON-------------------- Same-sex marriage has been a controversial social issue but public opinion on this topic seems to be evolving. Same-sex marriage should be legalized in the Philippines because the government has no legitimate reason to limit marriage to opposite sex couples only. All citizens of the Philippines deserve to have equal access to marriage and the benefits
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Anything that includes the word "sex" appeals to most adolescents. However‚ the word "homosexuality" may not be as appealing to others. As we embrace the 21st century in this sex-driven world‚ the gay community is rapidly being recognized by society. Some states have even tried to legalize gay marriages. However‚ a few people who believe that homosexuality is wrong and they will do whatever is possible to justify that. Sadly‚ discrimination against homosexuals still exists to this very day. I remember
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Our nation was born from a bloody war‚ but since its conception many of the imperative changes were brought about by someone willing to accept the consequences of their actions and willing to take a stand. Civil disobedience helped to forge many of the amendments in the Bill of Rights and brought new perspectives to leaders globally. Throughout our nation’s history‚ major change only came about when someone believed strongly in their convictions and voiced their opinions‚ regardless of the consequences
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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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right of marriage to same sex couples. Although same sex marriage has been legalized in many parts of the country‚ the majority is still on the fence about the issue. There are questions of if would harm the traditional institution of marriage‚ if it’s religiously righteous‚ whether it’s constitutional to ban gay marriage‚ as well as what it would do to the economy. The pros and cons of legalizing gay marriage are almost equal‚ leaving the issue unresolved. “As of May 10‚ 2012‚ gay marriage has been
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Thesis Statement Many people have their own beliefs and reasoning ’s when it comes down to Gay Marriage. Me personally I think that Gay Marriage shouldn ’t be even allowed. God made it to be a man and women to join hands together and say vows the right way. But however in some states it is a legal to get married to the same sex. Outline Statement All societies need a means to harness or control the sexual drives‚ especially of young people. In the past‚ society has greatly encouraged young people
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In Andrew Sullivan ’s article‚ "For Gay Marriage"‚ he is a man on a mission. He appears to be so fully committed to democratic values that he seeks to extend equal rights in marriage to homosexuals. And he makes an admirable case for equality and dignity for all people‚ including homosexuals. However‚ he could make an even stronger case by citing more studies and expert opinions. Although Sullivan ’s meaning is well taken by sympathetic readers‚ the fact is that he could overcome much of the ambiguity
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Gay Marriage in Costa Rica When it is time for us to discuss important topics in Costa Rica‚ many opinions arise on the matter‚ however‚ it is the ideal mechanism to address such issues; the topic of a homosexual’s right to marry could be considered one of those controversial topics‚ given that our society is not up to those developed countries that have allowed such unions legally. When we talk about a country example of democracy for the world as Costa Rica‚ we assume that it is where
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Looking at moral principles within the diversity of the mix of cultures in the United Sates‚ civil disobedience becomes an arguable topic. Anyone who is fighting for their cause through peaceful resistance is fighting for their moral beliefs within their own respect. In a free society‚ unless the peaceful resistance could lead to life threatining results‚ the negative effects in one expressing their freedoms are outweighed by the positive effects. Going back to the mid-twentieth century‚ the issue
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word ‘government’ include: ‘authority’‚ ‘regime’‚ and ‘leadership’. Now simply replace those words with: ‘manipulative’‚ ‘prejudicial’‚ and ‘corrupt’ and there lies the Thoreau’s startling precept about our government. In Henry Thoreau’s From Civil Disobedience‚ modern government and its regime are questioned— highlighting its inherent ineffective praxis. Though flaws in the government systems are alluded to‚ Thoreau declares that he is not in favour of the government being eradicated per say‚ just
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