The Impact of Not Legalizing Gay Marriage

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“Being an American is about having the right to be who you are. Sometimes that doesn't happen,” said Herb Ritts about gay marriage. While most people are concerned with legalizing gay marriage, the impact of not legalizing it is already taking its toll. As a result of not legalizing gay marriage, the American society is harmed because the foundation of society is broken: marriage. These Currently, couples are facing the effects of not being able to marry; thusly, it is important to look at the effect of not legalizing it, “...and in some cases illegalizing it...” (Marisa Bunney) has upon society.
America is known as a “melting pot” or “salad bowl” because of the diverse cultures that have been combined to make the society. Over the course of history, the requirements to be an American citizen have continually evolved because of social issues. One of the main issues Americans are currently facing is where to stand on gay marriage and whether to accept homosexuality in general. By not legalizing gay marriage, the public is shown that homosexuality is wrong and heterosexuality is right; that it’s ok to treat someone differently because they are unlike the majority. Marisa Bunney makes the point that, “In addition to (arrogantly) dictating to American citizens what kind of relationships are ‘allowed’ and deciding what’s ‘natural’ and acceptable, it sends the message that cultural intolerance is, in fact, tolerable and even condoned” (Marisa Bunney). Americans have pride in the Constitution and stand by it because of what it does for each individual. They believe in the freedom of speech and that not being able to freely speak is absurd. When the Constitution declares something is wrong or right, Americans stand by it with pride....

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...ied parents. Even when studies clearly show a household with married parents is best for a child.

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