Should Gay Marriages be Legalized?
Homosexuality is a hot topic in the world today. We see it on the news, hear it on the radio and even read about it in the newspaper. I believe there will always be homosexuals as long as people live. For years society has looked down upon and condemned gays and lesbians. Even the Constitution of the United States forbids certain rights to homosexuals. For years homosexuals were not allowed to serve in the military unless they hid their sexuality. As I got older and came in contact with homosexuals and have friends and family members that are open about their sexuality, I sometimes question my beliefs, because most of the homosexuals I know personally have all stated they did not choose to be gay. Some even said because they have a hard time accepting the fact they are gay, has caused them to turn to drugs and alcohol, it caused them to make poor decisions that have landed them in trouble with the law, and some have stated they even considered suicide. You see on the news where innocent people have been killed because they were openly gay and showed affection towards their partner in public. Homosexuals argue they can’t help who they are attracted too or fall in love with. The fact of knowing they are different and knowing how some people look upon gays and lesbians is very difficult for some homosexuals to admit they are attracted to the same sex.
Did you know people treat Homosexuals differently in different Countries? There is a group by the name of “The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association”, or ILGA, and they give a list of several different countries that have laws against sexual activity by homosexuals. In the Middle East, homosexuality is cond...
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...ages then those marriages should be legally recognized and receive the same federal benefits as heterosexual marriages.
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married (“Gay Marriage Statistics” 1). Prejudice against the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transsexual (LGBT) community has existed for years. LGBT individuals are often bullied, abused, and denied their basic rights and benefits. The right to marry is one of them. Same-sex marriage should be legalized because marriage is indeed a civil right, it provides many benefits, and would be beneficial to society as a whole. The gay rights movement dates back to the late 1960s, when police raids on gay bars were
often people ask the question, why should gay marriage be legalized? However, what they should really be asking is: why should other people be able to decide who one can or can not marry? When a marriage occurs between a man and a woman, society does not seem to care. Yet, when two men or two women decide to marry, society acts like it is completely absurd. People do not realize how beneficial legalizing same-sex marriage can be. Same-sex marriage should be legalized across the nation because it would
Gay and lesbian unions have been for a long time a subject that no one liked to discuss. For the last few decades, gays and 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
question that should be debated is not whether gay marriage should be allowed, but rather, is marriage something we need anymore?” this quote was said by David Vaklis addressing that if people aren’t going to accept homosexuals, then why should we have marriage. The debate is whether people will accept homosexuals, and, will gay marriages be legalized across the United States and not just in certain areas. Even though it is against traditional marriage religion, gay marriage shall be legalized because
Let’s Legalize Gay Marriage Gay marriage is a right. Heterosexual couples are allowed to enjoy all the marriage benefits, so why shouldn’t same-sex couples be able to? Why should other people be able to choose who marries who? If a man and a woman get married, no one seems to care. Gay marriage should be legal because it’s an issue of equal rights, it would save society money, and it will increase the chances for foster children to be adopted into loving families. Same-sex marriage is an issue of
Gay Rights in America Within America’s society today, 3.8 percent of the population is gay, lesbian, or bisexual. With only 17 of the 50 states legalizing and recognizing this type of relationship (“History…”), it puts a stronghold on same-sex couples to publicly declare their love with the promise of marriage. Same-sex marriages should be legalized because everyone has equal rights of freedom and liberty. Throughout the recent history of America, gay marriage has always been an issue. With the different
Gay, lesbian, heterosexual, homosexual, transgender, means we should all be treated equally. We are all humans of the same race and deserve a right to freedom. Which means we should be able to choose who we want to marry. Love is a powerful word and as well as marriage,. They both contradict eachother. Some say if you are in love you do not need to be legally married to show it. Others may say opposite. But the questions that many ask is should same sex marriges be aloud in Canada? My answer to this
Gay rights have always been a controversial topic. Some say that gays go against what the bible says, while others say just let them be happy. If being gay makes them happy then they should be allowed to be gay, being gay is in their pursuit to happiness which is one of their inalienable rights that no one can impede upon. Gay Rights have always been a struggle but soon will be triumphant and be a part of the past just as the civil rights movement. 36 states have legalized same-sex marriage total;
same-sex marriage is a topic that is often discussed. In 2010, there were approximately 646,000 same-sex couples in the United States according to the 2010 decennial census, (Lofquist, 2010). As of Jan. 6, 2014, gay marriage has been legalized in 17 of the 50 states, (procon.org, 2014). For a very brief amount of time, Michigan was the 18th state that allowed gay couples to marry, but now it joins Utah, Oklahoma, Virginia, and Texas. These states have had courts overturn gay marriage bans, but they
Marriage is the most powerful way for couples to show their love. However, it will be unfair for someone to try and negate the rights of married couples. Therefore, all types of marriages including gay marriages should be legalized since couples deserve equal rights and freedom. Opponents of gay marriage point out that it is against God’s laws, but they forget that the same Bible also promotes equality regardless of gender, race and religion. Moreover, if marriage is all about love, then those in
Gay rights have been an issue for many years now. Many People believe they should have their rights and many people believe they should not have their rights. Gays need their rights because they are like every other human being; gays have two legs, two arms, two eyes, etc. The only difference about gays is their interests, but other than that they are like every other person. What happened to “All Men Are Created Equal”? This is stated in the constitution. Gays have been around for a very long time
Gay Marriage has been debated in many countries for a long time. It interferes with citizens civil rights so is therefore a major issue. Many gay couples today have come out and expressed their sexuality. Although many people are against legalization of gay marriage, I believe it should be legalized for the reason that it encourages strong family values, leads to the increasing number of child adoption, and is a citizen civil rights. To Begin With, marriage of the same sex better encourage strong
As you watch her, you notice how happy she is about this marriage. Both partners say “I do,” and you hear the clergyman say, “I pronounce you wife and wife.” The church erupts with applause as your friend and her partner share their first kiss as a legally married couple. That is fantasy that has yet to come true for most homosexual couples. The war for same-sex marriage has yet to be won in America. Through multiple court cases, the gay rights movement has been fighting to give homosexuals the
constitution required a good reason 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
they love. You should care about this topic because it is wrong to refuse people who love each other the right to marry. Today I?m going to persuade you about why gay marriage should be legal. Gay couples should have the same benefits straight couples do. Denying somebody the right to marry makes a second class and it discriminates them. (?Should Gay Marriage be Legal?) Legalizing gay marriage means equal benefits including adoption. (?List of Pros and Cons of Gay Marriage.") If gay couples can adopt