and Anne Morse’s essay opposing gay marriage‚ “Societal Suicide‚” they express that marriage should be seen as a “traditional building block of human society.” It goes on to explain their tired and bias conclusion that marriage is a bond that should only be between a man and a woman. At the same time‚ they question the extinction of marriage because of same-sex couple’s oppressed desire to happily marry each other. How is making it legal for supporters of marriage and gay people in love to express
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CONS FOR GAY MARRIAGE 1. It would weaken the definition and respect for the institution of marriage: The institution of marriage has traditionally been defined as between a man and a woman. The institution of marriage as a union of man and woman‚ uniquely involving the procreation and rearing of children within a family‚ is as old as the book of Genesis. Gay marriage is incompatible with the beliefs‚ sacred texts‚ and traditions of many religious groups. 2. Procreation involves a male
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Citations: http://www.hrc.org/laws-and-legislation/federal-legislation/respect-for-marriage-act?gclid=CPKnzqXWwrYCFRFt6wodCi8AEA - This site profoundly represents what the DOMA act truly stands for and represents by stating that legally married couples of the same sex do not have the same marital rights that a man and a woman would have. http://www.glaad.org/resources/doma - This site states when the law was represented and the then president who passed it into law (Bill Clinton) and also it’s
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Legalizing Gay Marriage Homosexuality is everywhere. You can see it in books‚ on television‚ in the media; it is rapidly becoming a social norm. Given this trend of greater acceptance of gay marriage‚ the issue of whether to legalize same- sex marriage naturally arises. Massachusetts has led the way by legalizing gay marriage. Responding to this example‚ some states have taken steps towards accepting gay marriage while others are considering laws and constitutional amendments banning gay marriage within
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acceptable. Given this trend of greater acceptance of gay marriage‚ the issue of whether to legalize same-sex marriage naturally arises. Massachusetts has made great strides by legalizing gay marriage. Responding to this example‚ some states have taken steps towards accepting gay marriage while others are considering laws and constitutional amendments banning gay marriage within state borders. President George Bush has proposed a ban on gay marriage in the U.S. Constitution (Hulse). If Americans take
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Marriage Equality in the Military Marriage Equality in the Military Introduction When Don’t Ask Don’t Tell was repealed‚ it opened a huge doorway for the lesbian‚ gay‚ bi-sexual‚ transgender‚ and queer (LGBTQ) community in the military. However‚ it did not open the door all of the way. Even though LGBTQ people are now allowed to openly serve in the military‚ they still are not afforded the same benefits and recognition that heterosexual married couples have. The 1996 federal Defense of Marriage
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Legalization of gay marriage Being gay is still not accepted by everyone‚ but homosexuality is spreading around the globe‚ even in the places where homosexual relationship is considered a crime. Nowadays‚ some countries as well as governments are against homosexuality‚ while in other countries are demanding for legalizing same-sex marriage. Eventhough gay marriage had been for so long a controversial topic‚ people are still not accepting the idea‚ and large crowds are still demonstration against
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find an approval for same sex marriages. Although the Declaration of Independence says that every American has the right for the pursuit of happiness‚ for some reason neither the government nor the people in the US seem to understand that happiness can and should be different for every individual. As time goes by and news show up‚ I am more than convinced that same-sex marriages are not harmful for the society and therefore‚ should be approved right away. Many people see marriage as the culmination
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the person you truly desired? So while the majority of the population can enjoy the privilege of marriage‚ you and others like you are casted away in society as different. This issue of same sex marriage has been alive for years now‚ and it is time we finally make a decision. Recently‚ California passed Proposition 8. This is an amendment to the California constitution which simply states “Only marriage between a man and woman is valid or recognized in California.” It is tragic how these mere fourteen
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Towards Gay Marriage Would you deny a person to marry even if they are in love? I wouldn’t and that’s why I fully support gay marriage. I have been exposed to the gay culture since I was a young child and taking vacations to providence town. Even the political landscape is changing due to the increased support of gay marriage. Sadly the main deterrent to gay marriage laws being passed is the Catholic Church and other religious organizations. Religion plays a major role in not wanting same sex couples
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