... in a gay relationship ever since I can remember. Secondly, the issue is one that, for most people, though they would argue differently, isn't an issue of right or wrong, but what makes them feel uncomfortable. The issue of gay marriages is a very controversial one, for obvious reasons. It makes people uncomfortable, it is not the "norm", and to many people it is immoral ... are discriminating against a minority. There are arguments opposing the gay marriage issue, as well. People against the legalization of gay marriages argue that most religions consider homosexuality a sin. They also ...

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... ? There are many reasons why the gay community has not been recognized as a normal part of society. Most of them are surrounded by religious controversy. The definition of marriage is, "to join as husband and wife; to give or take in marriage." This definition is the most basic, and vague definition of marriage there is. Marriage requires much more work, and if two people are willing to ... want gay marriage legalized are religious, and it is for that reason they oppose gay marriage. One of the true definitions of marriage is, "to join as husband and wife." There is no same sex orientati...

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... many fears about what gay marriages would do to the traditional values of the family and the future of the institution of marriage. Some people think if gay marriages are legalized, then this act of "immoral" behavior will start a chain reaction that will eventually destroy the idea of a sacred marriage. However, what is the definition of a sacred marriage? Why wouldn't a homosexual marriage be viewed as ... are two separate institutions. Also, marriage qualifies couples for certain benefits, such as insurance benefits, joint ownership of property, and tax filing status. These things s...

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... between sexual orientation and child abusers cannot be found. This issue has been thoroughly researched by such diverse organizations as the Child Welfare League of America and the Connecticut Correctional Institute. By definition, there is a difference between Homosexuality and Pedophilia. Pedophilia, an adult sexual attraction to children, is one- hundred times more likely to occur by a heterosexual male. ... With some 269 cases studied, only two cases found a gay or lesbian to be involved. Moreover, the vast majority of minors raised in a homosexual environment, are ... in fact heter...

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... . Matthew once said, "If I could get two people--one straight, one gay--who hate each other to be respectful of each other, I would have done something good" (Miller). He wanted homosexuals and heterosexuals to see eye to eye, which almost seems impossible. Homosexuality has been common in many cultures throughout history, but not always known. When it came about in society many ... religions thought it as sinful. As a result, being gay or lesbian was a crime, punishable by death. In the twentieth century homosexuality took a turn around. As a result gay bashing became common in America....

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... follows: "a crime in which the defendant intentionally selects a victim, or in the case of a property crime, the property that is the object of the crime, because of the actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability or sexual orientation of any person." In addition to this definition, at least five other federal statutes address hate crimes and thirty- seven states also ... sexual preference and that it is only fair that they receive equal and fair treatment. Dr. Franklin explains that these crimes often stem from an assailants negative belief about hom...

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