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People are people, whoever they love. Nobody has the right to choose their destiny. If the government were to say that straight people couldn't marry there would be riot upon riot, so why aren’t we outraged by the decisions in place already?
We do nothing about it, we let the people running our country be untruthful, hypocritical, and two-faced which has lead to false educational decisions. Is this really what we want for our future?
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Good morning Mrs Arnold and fellow classmates, today, i will be informing you about gay marriage and how i think it should be legalised.
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Before i begin informing you in why we should legalise gay marriage I'm going to give you a few statistics to take into consideration; 62% of
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We met 2 years before we actually got together through mutual friends. We married in February 2006 in the Hunter Valley vineyards at Peterson’s Champagne House with over 100 people attending and we then honeymooned in Hawaii. Nearly 5 years on, we now introduce a 10 week old baby named James.”
I bet you thought of a heterosexual couple right? well you’re wrong this story is about two women that got married, but sadly they got married without the consent of the government.
Anyway, continuing on with the story:
“Besides the legal issues, we would like same-sex marriage approved to remove the stigma that we are somehow different. I fail to see how we are any different to heterosexuals when we have both worked full-time, pay taxes, have a mortgage, have all our accounts in both of our names. I have even changed my surname to Leanne’s so we are under the one family name. We are both faithful and loving to each other and I believe we uphold the sanctity of marriage more so than many heterosexual couples.
Families have been changing constantly since the 1950s. I don’t think the government’s job is to stop this change but to move with it and alter the laws to incorporate
Same-sex couples wary of changes to benefits The Sydney Morning Herald, Stephanie Peatling – June 20th, 2009.
Bernard, Tara Siegel, and Ron Lieber. "The Costs of Being a Gay Couple Run Higher." The New York Times. The New York Times, 02 Oct. 2009. Web.
The world today is surrounded with many controversial issues. One such issue would be the topic of gay marriage. This country has grown around one major tradition, being the definition of marriage. It’s more-less looked at as a religious or legal commitment between a women and man, to express their love and compassion towards one another, being the last and final step there is to take with that significant other. Homosexual relationships are rapidly gaining acceptance in this country. However, the Defensive of Marriage Act, that former president Clinton signed in 1996, is holding many back from being able to marry what could be the significant other of their dreams. Homosexuality effects from 8% to 15% of all males, as well as females being slightly less than the male population. To put this in a more familiar context, there are as many gays and lesbians in America today as there are unemployed citizens. There are a few states which formed a type of commitment called a "civil union", which basically is marriage without using the word "marriage." Gay couples are denied significant rights when they are not allowed to marry, and these result in injustices within society. Most carry the burden of hiding their sexual identity for fear of being disrespected or mistreated by the general population who remain ignorant to the causes and circumstances of homosexuality. This puzzles many due to the excess amount of investigative work that has been done on the phenomenon, as well as puzzling the church as to who would want to look into the concept in such a sinful matter.
Kennedy, Dorothy M., and Jane E. Aaron. "Gay “Marriage”: Societal Suicide." The Bedford Reader. By X. J. Kennedy. 11th ed. Boston: St. Martin’s, 2012. 576-578. Print.
The issue of gay marriage needs little introduction as it is one of the most widely contended and discussed topics in the United States of America. While the issue is relatively recent one has to question why this is even an issue to begin with. The Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage. Arguments come from both religious groups, as well as secular focused sources. Reasoning against gay marriage ranges from religious immorality, to the idea that giving gays the right to marry would support minoritarianism (giving minority special privileges and advantages in either a legislative or societal capacity). There are countless arguments besides those mentioned, few of which have any substantial grounds to stand on. Gay marriage causes no political or communal grief, except for those who strongly oppose it now. Even for those people gay people exist either way. Whether they are married or not will not change that and their lives will not be dramatically changed from it. Gay marriage has no valid reason to be outlawed and there are plenty of reasons to allow it.
It seems that the vast majority of people assume that gays and lesbians make a decision to be involved in same-sex relationships at some wild or disturbed time in their lives. Beside this assumption being extremely degrading, it is also inaccurate. Think back to the time in your life when you began developing feelings for others—did you decide which gender those feelings would be directed to? Did you make a conscious choice to be heterosexual? Many gays and lesbians are in serious relationships or are seeking a significant other to build a life with, just as their heterosexual counterparts. But some may never get that chance, as same-sex marriage is not universally legal. Everyone be permitted to marry whom they love. The Supreme Court of the United States recently ruled that the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage.
Upon evaluation of the article, “Marriage:What is the future?” I came to the conclusion that the writer was biased and not too balanced in his argument on the subject. Writer Thomas B. Stoddard has a clear purpose. He wants gay marriage to be legalized. He does a great job of justifying his purpose by giving a story about a gay couple and the struggles they go through due to the fact that they are not allowed to be married by law.
...d be granted the same legal benefits and rights that we often take for granted. When did love become illegal? Why is it okay to delve into the dangers of life, but not okay to be gay? It’s these questions that need to be addressed and reflected on by society. It’s the smallest steps that man has taken that have made the largest impacts for mankind, and the same is true in this case. Progress is progress, and regardless of who lies at the other end of that wedding aisle, we should recognize one thing that love comes in various aspects. If there is anything that we should take from this, it’s that now is the time for us to move forward and recognize that people are all people, with the same bones, the same bodies, and the same ability to love. Now is the time to leave judgment behind for the greater appreciation of a human soul. Now is the time to make love legal.
There are a number of false assumptions the straight community has regarding same sex marriages. Marriage is a basic human right and an individual personal choice. The government should not interfere with same-sex couples who choose to marry and share fully and equally in the rights, responsibilities, and commitment of the institution of marriage. The real nature of marriage is not a relationship between a man and a woman but rather a binding commitment between two adults. Another false assumption regarding same sex marriages is that the institution of marriage is for procreation. If so, why are infertile individuals allowed to marry? Why are childless couples allowed to remain married? The false assumption that the institution of marriage ensures the continuation of the species is hard to visualize with the current population of the world. The notion of institution of marriage being threatened by same-sex marriages is an additional false assumption by the straight community. In the 1950?s miscegenation laws prevented interracial marriages between whites and blacks. A 1967 United States Supreme Court decision finally legalized mixed race marriages. Interracial marriages have not irreparably harmed the institution of marriage. The false assumption of marriage being between a man and a woman, for procreation, continuation of the species, and that the institution of marriage will be threatened by same sex marriages is unfounded.
What defines a real “Badass?” Most will agree that this label applies to a tough and rebellious individual who follows his own path. However, this term is inherently masculine as it involves rough qualities associated with a powerful male. In Jack Katz’s analysis in “Ways of the Badass,” he refers only to males when he deconstructs the persona of this strong character. Despite this imbedded conception, can a female be considered a badass if she possesses the associated qualities? In Quentin Tarantino’s action film Kill Bill Volume 1, the main character seeking revenge through many brutal murders is not a man, but a strong and dominant female. Using Katz’s three levels of the ways of a badass, this female badass persona can be proven through the toughness, detachment and aggression portrayed by her character.
... the past several years is the same-sex family. Since the sexual revolution of the 1960’s, changing attitudes have brought more tolerance to the gay and lesbian community. This has somewhat loosened the stigma previously associated with this segment of the population. Along with evolving public attitudes, economic and legal changes in the United States have also reduced barriers previously facing same-sex couples making it more likely for them to form families (Butler, 2004). On the other hand, continued strong institutional ties to marriage between one man and one woman continue to pose problem for this group and shape social agendas (Glenn, 2004; Lind, 2004). While several states and many employers have given recognition and benefits to homosexual partners, there is still no uniform policy in place which addresses their familial rights in the United States.
“It is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married” (Procon.org), said Barack Obama the 44th and current president of the United States. The gay right movement started in 1969, riots, struggles, and problems followed after. In today’s society, it has been showed that people are opening up to gay rights. There has been effort in protecting the gays and discrimination against gays is now considered a hate crime and is illegal. However, gay rights still to this day struggle with state and federal legal circumstances. Same- sex marriage needs to be legal, couples who choose to be of the same-sex should be allowed to celebrate their commitment with each other the way heterosexual couples get to, both publicly and society acceptable.
As I witnessed society’s norms change over the decades I’ve realized divorces are flourishing, new technology has made pornography assessable and the once frowned upon same sex marriage is recognized by law in multiple derestriction’s. The need for a clear voice
... marriage is a controversial topic among today’s society. While the LGBT community fights for marriage equality, they feel inferior to those capable of being married. Same-sex marriage is not intended to harm heterosexual marriage or affect the function of society. Studies prove same-sex marriage would help the economy, as well as, government permitting, raise adoption rates. According to the First and Fourteenth Amendments; same-sex marriage is protected by the Constitution. Backing the Constitution are multiple marriage equality court cases. Same-sex marriage would end stigmatization of homosexuals and discrimination against them. There are over one thousand rights same-sex couples are denied of. Marriage equality and these civil rights would consider all men to be treated equal again. The future of marriage equality relies on the legalization of same-sex marriage.
This poll is evidence that same-sex marriage is becoming a more acceptable lifestyle. And why should it not? Gay marriage is not hurting anyone; it is just a way of life. The meaning of marriage is love; it does not matter whether they love someone of the same gender. Even though some believe that marriage of the same-sex is a “sin” and that it weakens family values. “It’s undeniable that marriage has historically also discriminated against same-sex couples” (Geo). However, in reality, it does no such thing; marriage is a civil legal institution, and it violates our civil rights when denied, which creates separation between Americans. As stated by Andrew Pierce, “We’ve got marriage, it’s called a civil partnership and I rejoice in the fact that people like me who are different from straight people can do something they can’t, I relish that”