How does this union hurt society or the people not involved in the marriage? ... Although there have been many amendments and alterations done to our present government, our current laws reflect that influence and thus explain why gay marriage is illegal and widely unaccepted. ... President George Bush decided to support the Constitution's amendment to ban gay marriage. ... Also, the Constitution states that the government may not "deny any person the equal protection of the laws" ("Independent Gay Forum," 2004). ... Well, surprise, there are gay teachers in the world. ...

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Many politicians are calling for amendments to their state constitution or the U.S. Constitution. ... There are plenty of people out there who believe that same sex marriages should be legalized. ... There are many benefits in this society that are only available to married individuals. ... There are many heterosexuals in this society who never marry at all. ...

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For Better, For Worse and Gay Marriage, the authors explain the different outlooks that many people have upon how a traditional marriage is worked and on the fact of how children are affected in this situation. ... Many traditions have charged over the past years. ... It all depends on how the child is raised. ... My last source states that, an extended comparison between religious belief and sexuality, arguing that, just as the First Amendment to the Constitution allows for religious freedom, it should ensure that citizens may marry as they see fit as well (Craig). When denying the right of m...

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The purpose of this paper is to defend the rights of homosexual couples to marry, have children, and enjoy the same rights that the constitution states for heterosexual couples. ... The possibility of an amendment in our laws to permit homosexual couples to wed has at times affected people to agonize and to panic the unfamiliar. ... There are more than 100 legal rights for married couples. ... Benefits are one of many reasons why homosexual couples want to be legally married. ... There are not many tales printed about homosexuality in the early twentieth century. ...

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In this last election year there was an amendment to add sexual orientation to the list in the State of Maine (Bangor Daily News reports that only 4000 votes separating the amendment this year separate those opposed and those in favor so the amendment does not pass). ... There are many that buy into this theory while some even in the religious rite do not buy this. ... While there were many opposed to Vermont's law there were many and a slightly more who were supported the law. ... Through looking at the law and what it means there are many things one must understand about my prior knowle...

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Many believe it is wrong, but is it? ... After the president announced the issue with gay marriages, and how Florida law prevented gay couples from adopting children, Rosie decided to become public with her lifestyle. "I wanted there to be a reason" to talk about her sexuality, she says. ... There is no need to explain why such an act should not be allowed under the Constitution of the United States. In conclusion, homosexual marriages are wrong in this society but social problems cannot be solved by constitutional amendments or government edicts. ...

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Same Sex marriages Today in society there are many pressures put upon people by others and their beliefs. ... Homosexuality is on the rise in the United States as well as many other countries around the world. ... They claim that the refusal amounts to gender discrimination, which violates the Equal Rights Amendment. ... Under the Full Faith and Credit clause of the Constitution, this also forces all states to recognize these marriages as far as federal benefits are concerned. ... How does the presence or absence of a relationship between two people you don't even know, in any way ma! ...

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Complications and disagreements are inevitable in marriages, but how they're handled is what sets the prosperous unions apart. ... If mandatory conflict resolution classes can help prevent divorce, which in turn contributes to a superior upbringing of children, then surely it is an amendment that may be indisputably justified. ... In fact, many communities all around the world feature a sharp contrast to the general standard of living, with kids who can't even afford school supplies. ... Nonetheless, some may argue that establishing conflict resolution classes mandatory is illegal b...

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It violated the Hawaiian Constitution's equal protection guarantees (Article I, Section 5) against gender discrimination. ... "Civil rights," therefore, include only such rights as those enunciated in the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment. ... Of course, many married heterosexual couples do not have children. ... Taxpayers would end up subsidizing a lifestyle of which many disapprove (Should gay marriage be legal? ... Article IV, Section 1 of the US Constitution states that "full faith and credit s...

• Word Count: 2159
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate