opportunity you do, marry the person they love, but theres laws that don't allow same sex couples to marry. How happy do you think you would make gay married couples if you let them have the same benefits? They wouldnt fel so discriminated if they had the same rights as you! Try being a little more open minded and think about others. From the data ofGary Gates who is a demographer from the University of California, 19 % of same sex couples that were raising children in 2009 reported that an adopted child
Should same sex marriage be legal over the United States? Well yes, why you ask because people have the right to marry whomever they want regardless of same sex marriage or opposite sex marriage, which if two people love each other they spend their life with each other, or marry each other. Although same sex marriage is considered as a disgrace throughout the United States. Same sex marriage can be a benefit towards society, which can boost self-esteem. Also, homosexual people have the same rights
be loved. Many people are against men dating men or women dating women. There are those people who say religion is the reason they are against it. These people strongly believe that gay marriage is the world’s biggest sin. There are a lot of sins in this world, but the only sin people seem to focus on is gay marriage. In the Bible, it states no sin is greater than the other. Some people would say that it is completely wrong to go against ones religion and rebel against God. There are others who say
Are same-sex marriages different from heterosexual marriages? In the formal definition marriage "is a faithful everlasting union between one man and one woman, joined as husband and wife in a partnership to become one." Due to this definition "same-sex marriage" is not even a real marriage. In fact, it denies the primary purpose of marriage, which is the procreation of a child. In same-sex marriage, it is not possible for two men or two women to reproduce without a third party. Due to the fact that
legality of gay marriage is a hot topic for many reasons. Traditionally marriage has been known as a legal bond between a man and a woman. Times have changed since those days. More and more people are coming out of the closet everyday. There are more gay people today than there ever have been and that number is only increasing. Marriage is a way for two people to show their commitment towards each other, so it should not matter what their gender or sexual orientation is. Marriage is just one way
argues widely the correctness of same-sex marriage. Marriage for many people is believed to be a relationship between two people, preferably man and woman. The LGBT community battles for their right to marry without being denied by the government. The legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States has great importance for the future of marriage equality throughout the LBGT community. Same-sex marriage will not harm the function of society or other marriages in it, as well as being protected
I was about 7 years old when I was exposed to same sex couples. I had two really close friends in elementary school who has same sex parents, one of my friend’s name was Devin she had two dads and my other friend’s name was Tessa, she had two moms. When I would come over for playdates I always wondered why Devin didn’t have a mom and why Tessa didn’t have a dad, and thats when they told me their parents were homosexuals. At the age of 7 I didn’t understand what that meant until one day at school
know that equivalent sex marriages are legal in some states now? Well, despite the fact that it has been shown that equivalent sex marriages can be fatal, people still continue to marry someone of the same sex simply for their satisfaction. This paper will classify how same sex marriages can be difficult for others to respect. The difference between heterosexual marriages and equivalent sex marriages legal benefits. What type of payment they can have from heterosexual marriages and what state its legal
not to give gay’s equal marriage rights. Congress was pushed to pass the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which prevented homosexuals who were allowed to marry from receiving the usual benefits of marriage, like taxes and retirement. In response states have made their stand on domestic partnerships and civil unions. DOMA was passed out of fear that a lawsuit filed in Hawaii would make them allow same sex marriage. The congress did not want to allow same sex couples the same benefits heterosexual couples
Gay Marriage is now legal in seventeen states. The government of those sates believe that one’s marriage rights are civil rights. However, gay marriage is not a civil right, therefore, it should not be legalized. Civil Liberty is the state of being subject only to laws established for the good of the community, especially with regard to freedom of action and speech. They are individual rights protected by law from unjust governmental interferience. These rights are based on universal characteristics
Same Sex Marriage The issue to legally allow same sex couples to marry has been extensively and increasingly debated in most countries because it holds much concerns based off moral and human rights. Looking at traditional marriage between a couple that is a man and women, has the same breakdown of issues ,concerns and joys as a sex same relationship would . Boths types of relationships has it 's difficulties and desire but the marriage between the man and women are protected and allow to
lesbians have come out and expressed their sexuality preferences. Many believe that same sex marriage should not be legalized because it's against the moral. It's against the definition of marriage, which is considered as the union of a man and a woman as a husband and wife. Same sex marriage should be legalized because the way society views the union of lesbian and gays can a change. Another reason why same sex marriage should be legalized is that children that are issued from a gay or lesbian couple
Professor: Class: Date: Same Sex Marriage The traditional definition of a marriage has always hinged on the view of a married couple as being composed of a man and a woman (Gerstmann 33). However, during the last three decades there has been a rise in the number of same sex marriages. This has led to heated debates that has made same sex marriages one of the most controversial topics facing the modern society. Despite the US supreme court ruling that the rights to same sex marriage is guaranteed by the
Same-Sex Marriage The United States is known world wide for its civil rights and freedoms. Many Americans are appalled by the idea of same-sex marriages. What?s wrong with the idea of two people who care greatly for one another wanting to spend their lives together? The gay community is misunderstood because many straights are not willing to listen. These individuals would rather just be closed-minded in this situation and reticent to really think about what this means to the gay community and
passed across the US that would allow the same-sex marriage law in every state. Even though same-sex relationships have been going on for a very long time, there are some people who support these relationships and some people who do not. The biggest issue with same-sex relationships is the marriage part because some people do not believe that the commitment they are going to be put into by law is a marriage. This is because when defining the word marriage it means that only a legal union between one
Same Sex marriages Jermarious Kirkendoll Amer Gov. 2:00 p.m There is a lot of controversy over same sex marriage. Some are for such marriage and others are against it. Personally, I am against same sex marriage. I feel as if same sex marriage should not be allowed in the US. In order to ban same sex marriage an amendment must be passed. To have an amendment passed both Houses of Congress must propose the amendment with a two-thirds vote. This is how all current amendments have been offered. Also
John F. Kennedy once said, “The rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened.” Same sex marriage should be legalized in the United States. The two main reasons for this are the unconstitutionality of denying same sex marriages and the fact that it is going against basic human rights. First, it is unconstitutional for federal law to ban same sex marriage. In its 2003 Lawrence v. Texas case, the Supreme Court overruled previous sexuality precedents by declaring unconstitutional
4 2014 Injustice Involving Same-sex Partnerships Same-sex marriage has been a controversial problem throughout history. In the United States, there are 17 states where same-sex marriage is legalized and 33 states where it is not legalized. Even though there is a growth in number of people who supports legal recognition to same-sex marriage, many still oppose it because they consider same-sex marriage is unnatural. In specific, religious groups believe same-sex marriage is the cutting edge of sexual
The topic of same-sex marriage, or gay marriage, is extremely divisive in today's society. This paper will address some of the issues surrounding gay marriage. Many in favor of same-sex marriage suggest that gay couples should have the same marital benefits as heterosexual couples, which is simply a civil rights issue. In contrast, those against same-sex marriage see this concept as a moral matter, which violates traditional ethical standards. Since the beginning of time, most cultures have acknowledged
Gay marriage should be legalized. Gay people should have the same rights as everyone else. They are being discriminated against. In this county we have always fought for equality. This issue is no different. Minorities, women, gay people and everyone else should be treated equally in the eyes of the law. Church and state are separate in this country. Shouldn’t gay people have the right to marry also? What about interracial marriage? Should that be legalized either? Everyone deserves equality; gay