"I, Olga, take you, Craig, to be my husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish till death do us apart" were the words I said in a courthouse couple of years ago when I decided to marry my boyfriend at the time. ... How would you feel to get strange and criticizing looks every time you walk down the street with the person you love? How would you feel if people around you said that you were not normal? That's exactly what our American Laws do by denying same-sex marriage. ... We are ...

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The people that are for same sex-marriage have a Liberal response. As for the people that are against same sex-marriage they have their Conservative response. I'm for same-sex marriage so I would have a liberal response. ... If two men/women are allowed to marry, does that mean people can then marry a horse or a rock?  ... This is why the president in his power is trying to make same-sex marriage a right thing and make it equal to how a regular American marriage would be. ...

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Same Sex Marriage "I do," these words change people's lives forever. ... "Do you take this man to be your lawful wedded husband? Do you take this woman to be your lawful wedded wife?" ... However, what if it were to be, "Do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband? And do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?" ...

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In his books he mainly tries to tell us that what we perceive of sex today and the paradox about how we talk about not talking about sex is not something that is of recent coming but has been in the society for quite some time. ... In his next volume Foucault explores how the ancient world did not seek to suppress sex as a form of exercise of power. To the Greeks eating, drinking and having sex were all a very important part of survival and hence it was imperative for people to have eat drink and have sex. These were the aphrodisiacs – the things that gave you pleasure. ... He says that ...

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Without the legal right to marry, same-sex couples do not have rights like family health coverage, medical and bereavement leave, child custody, tax benefits and pension plans. ... Many moral and legal issues come with the controversial subject of same-sex marriages and civil unions and do add weight to the argument. ... Morally you should have the right to be able to marry whom so ever you choose, providing neither they nor you are currently engaged in another marriage. ... If I loved them how could I let them go to hell? ... While some religions provide ceremonial services for same-sex coup...

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Many religions do not allow same-sex marriages based on their beliefs that it is wrong and sinful. ... Think, if you can, how deeply these stations, and the duties and loyalties associated with each, were rooted in our experience as civilized men and women. ... Well, everyone does have the right to marry, but if you prefer to have a homosexual relationship, than this right does not concern you. ... Just because they are the same sex, does not mean that the divorce rate will remain steady or drop. ... As you can see, there are two very opposite opinions about same sex marriage. ...

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Pro Same-Sex Marriage When it comes to marriage, I feel everyone should have that right. ... Moreover, how can you deny someone the right to marry because "God says it is wrong" did they actually have a discussion with him yesterday or even today for that matter. ... It is apparent that the government does not condone same-sex marriages. ... Like a saying I heard "You fear what you do not know." And this holds true, if you do not agree with something hear the other arguments side first before you cast your judgement. ...

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There are several states in the United States that do not allow same sex marriage it is unclear as to why they do not allow same sex marriages in their states. ... Many people believe that same sex couples should not have the right to have, raise nor adopt children. ... Same sex couples would like to have the same rights and opportunities that heterosexual couples have. ... Homosexual couples do not have any legal rights regardless of the length of time they have been living together just because they do not have a civil union. ... Like women state to men, "just because you are a couple...

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All Americans have equal rights. ... No, (you'd think that though, wouldn't you? I mean it's in the constitution, but then again what does the constitution, or any law or political documentation for that matter mean to me?) ... On the right side of the wall you have a happy little couple, just married. ... (Imagine this scenario If you will) Two people fall in love and want to get married, but there gay and the current laws in US will not allow same-sex marriages. ...

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Even those which do allow legal same sex marriages restrict the couples' right to have or adopt children. ... However, the movement has one very important factor working on our side that they do not have. ... You just said that same sex marriages are not legal in most countries in the world. So, how can you now say that we have the law on our side?" ... They also do not tell you that Leviticus tells us that shaving, cussing, and jealously are sins, but it does not say that homosexuality is any worse than the other "sins" listed. ...

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"Ethics uses reason and experience to determine what is good and bad " (MacKinnon, 2013, p. 5) and the ethical implications of same-sex marriage often will depend on whom you ask and what their beliefs and values are. ... This essay will explore the implications of same-sex marriage and how others have expressed moral judgments, as well as a brief discussion of the Kantian and Utilitarian view on this topic. Some have questioned if same-sex marriage is the true ethical issue or is the real issue that if humanity is to allow gays and lesbians the right to marry than we are validating as a soc...

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There are over 18 countries that have legalized same-sex marriage. ... As stated in the Bible, Leviticus 18:22, "Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.... The bible has pointed out how forgiving, merciful and loving our God is more than it has pointed out how wrong it is to commit to a homosexual relationship. ... There are countries who have legalized gay marriage, one of which is the United States but is doing fine in terms of population. ... If you analyze it, marriages do not really concern religion or the church but the state. ...

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If Putin were to realize how beneficial it was to have same-sex marriage legal in his country, he would change his laws in a heartbeat. If the U.S. were to do the same, we would see dramatic differences in our social, political, and even economic field areas. ... In fact, the only thing I've ever seen about that in a textbook was the KKK killing people for it, making it seem like we shouldn't want anyone to have a preference other than the opposite sex because if you don't, you'll die. ... A few weeks into the job, you let it slip that you have a spouse or partner of the sa...

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Until now, homosexuals have been looked down upon and treated unfairly. ... Nevertheless, same-sex marriage does not damage family. ... Imagine yourself as a parent, if you do not keep an open mind toward this sensitive issue, how can you deal with them when they come about? You definitely would not want to send your son away if you ever realized that he was gay. ... President Obama must have taken a politically risk step for standing out for gay marriage. ...

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They could rule that every American is entitled to the right to same-sex marriage or they could allow states to keep bans on gay marriage or they could do something in between. ... "There's always risk when you go to the Supreme Court. ... A total of 38 states have either a state law or constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. ... Over the past decade, nine states and the District of Columbia have recognized marriage for same-sex couples. ... The process of citizens persuading fellow citizens is how consensus is built and enduring change is forged. ...

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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. ... If you want to banish traditional sex roles entirely from family life, then what better marriage could there be than between to people of the same sex? ... It all depends on how the child is raised. ... You allow a child to make its own decision as a heterosexual couple would do as well. ... If you cannot tell someone what to believe in then I believe that you do not have the ri...

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How is this a fair and accurate representation of the knowledge we have gained since then? ... How is that even equal opportunity? ... But if we are going to do that then we need to ask those same people whoever they are that feel we shouldn't be spending tax dollars on gay marriage benefits how they feel about tax dollars being spent on every other issue they basically have or had no say in. ... We do not have the right to say they are lesser just because they are part of the LGBT community. ... We are pointing a finger at them saying you are different and because you are different we a...

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How many of these students really know enough about sex and the consequences of sex to make an educated and informed decision? ... Therefore they do not receive all of the information about sex that they should. ... At this point in time, students realize that they have a lot to learn about sex and all that it entails. ... This course doesn't take the stance that abstinence is the only way to go, because once in college it acknowledged that people do have sex and that it is better for them to know all of their options when it comes to contraception. ... This class fills you in on ...

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While on the other side you have liberals who are fighting for the equal treatment of the gay community which is clearly supported by the 10th and 14th amendment in the United States Constitution. ... The first argument against same sex marriage is often made from the religious standpoint. ... " Another two post-Stonewall same-sex marriage cases, paraded in Kentucky by a lesbian couple. ... Lewin in 1993, a case brought by six same-sex couples in quest of the right to marry. ... In a 1996 decision the trial court determined that "same-sex couples can, and do, have successful, loving and dyed...

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Throughout the movie you can see that he has a problem. ... Brandon because he knows he has an issue with him being a sex addicts but doesn't know how to control it. ... In shame, even thought Brandon is like a blank slate he doesn't have the ability to care for the women he has sex with, he does cry about also losing his sister. ... He is pulling the strings and this is a perfect example of how sex and power go hand in hand. ... She discusses how sex can be seen as a social construct in order to be related to social power. ...

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People all over the world have their own thoughts and ideas about gay marriage; but who is to tell you what you should believe. ... It is unfair to watch a loved one in pain when there is nothing you can do about it. ... In marriage you have an opportunity to have family with children but how can two gay people have and raise children in a normal way? ... Two same sex parents cannot replace either mother or father no matter how much they try. ... They have the kind of relationship that says I love you so much that I want to live the rest of my life with you but never walk down the ai...

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How many times have you heard someone use one of these demeaning terms? How many times have you personally used these terms to describe an individual or how a person is acting? Do you ever really think about the connotation of the words you are using or whom they may offend? ... You can choose heterosexual or homosexual sex however you can not choose to whom you are attracted to. Sexual orientation is the same as eye color you get it and like it or not that is what you have. ...

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Other states have moved to forbid marriages between persons of the same sex. What do you think should be done? ... I do feel that gay people have given a reason that carries enough weight for the government to authorize same-sex marriage. ... I feel that gay marriages would show heterosexual people how much two people can love each other even if they are of the same sex. ... Homosexual relationships include feelings and being able to share those feelings with the person you love. ...

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Using the play As You Like It and the characters portrayed within it one might be able to see how our concept of gender may well be challenged. ... Where does this leave one with the original question and does this evidence point towards a challenge to ones conception of gender identity? ... It would appear that homoerotic themes in As You Like It (Greenblatt, ed., pp1591-1657) may well have been a reflection of how Shakespeare perceived the society of the day. ... He tends to perceive the romantic side of the play showing how different critics have widely varying ideas. ... The thought...

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If there is a constitutional right to have homosexual sex, how can one deny there is a constitutional right to group sex? ... How can one deny there is a right to have sex with animals? ... You can't. ... The word marriage does not appear in the Constitution. ... When considering marriage, you have to know the way God created us to be. ...

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