Persuasive Essay Against Same Sex Marriage

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The issue of same sex marriage has been debated in many countries for a long period of time. Same-sex marriage is an important issue because it concerns basic moral and human rights. In today’s society many individuals have come out and expressed their sexuality. However there are still a large number of people who will not because of the high discrimination in today’s society. Is it our right to deny a right? Research has found that when asked about 75% of people will say, yes, gays deserve the same rights pertaining to housing, jobs, government benefits, equal law protection and public accommodation (APA). However, when the issue of gay- marriage arises, the talk of equality begins to stop. I believe we need to grant same-sex marriage in all states to ensure that all gay and lesbians enjoy full human rights, no longer face discrimination and are no longer getting stereotyped by the straight- society.Marriage has been a part of life …show more content…

In addition, people should think about a world where it is only legal to marry someone of the same-sex, but you fell in love with the opposite sex, how would they feel? All in all, the legalization of gay marriage is an important issue to address, and without changing the law homosexuals may never have equal human rights.

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American Psychological Association (APA). “Psychology’s Case for the Same- Sex Marriage by Chistopher Munsey”. October, 2010. April 4th,2013. Web. Dutton, Sarah, et al. “Poll: 53% of Americans Support Same-Sex Marriage.” ABC News. March 26th, 2013. November 24th, 2013.
"Gay Marriage ProCon.org." ProConorg Headlines. N.p., 9 May 2012. Web. 26 Nov. 2014.
"Same-Sex Marriage." Same Sex Marriage Laws and Regulations by State. National
Conference of State Legislators, n.d. Web. 26 Nov. 2014.
Sullivan, Andrew. “Why the M Word Matters to Me” New York Times. February 8th, 2004. November 24th, 2013.

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