On June 16, Canada's Minister of Justice Martin Cauchon advised the Prime Minister's cabinet to stop the court battles against Gay and lesbian couples, and to accept same-sex marriage nation-wide. (Cotter) News traveled around the world on June 17 when Prime Minister Chretien announced the Canadian government would stop the legal battle and support rolling out equal marriage beyond Ontario, to the rest of Canada. (Somerville) People were not afraid any more to start coming out the closet. That is when the first Member of Parliament in 1989, Svend Robinson openly admits of being homosexual. He stated, "I wish I saw this type of quality in the House of Commons," said Robinson, "Too often, there's no feeling, no power, no emotion. Canadian laws need to change to reflect current diversity." Sevend has tried to change the marriage laws in Canada before. He has created a bill that would recognize hate crimes. He has travel the states speaking to people and getting them aware about the unfairness of Gays. Lesbians and gay men are battling for their civil rights in Congress, in courtrooms and in the streets. (Somerville) There is a real debate as well known figures are discussing their sexual orientation in public. Gay characters are featured in movies and on prime time television shows for example Rosie O"Donnell are Ellen two female stars who are open about being Gay. More Americans now than ever are aware of the concerns of lesbians and Gay men. Same-sex marriages deserve to be legalized and soon will be in this country. Homosexual couples are going to be entitled to the same rights as heterosexual couples. Official in Canada have announced plans to make it the law of the nation. (Cotter) The first legal marriage was performed in The Netherlands two gay male pensioners made Dutch legal history on Monday Jan. 7, 1998 when they became the first same-sex couple to marry under the country's new gay marriage law, which went into effect at midnight on Jan.
They stand together to be heard; same-sex marriage should be legal! ... But same-sex marriages do not impact religious freedom. ... Some churches support same-sex marriages. ... The debate over same-sex marriage will forever rage on. ... Accepting same-sex marriage would create equality for all people in a relationship and defeat the injustice among same-sex couples....
That is double the amount of people who supported same-sex marriage 17 years ago. ... Same-sex marriages will not hurt anyone. ... That's exactly what our American Laws do by denying same-sex marriage. ... With that being said, same-sex marriage should receive the same protection and benefits possessed by a heterosexual married couple. ... Finally, let's take a look at the financial side of the same-sex marriage. ...
Legalizing same-sex marriages will change completely the whole society. ... If same-sex marriages is right, children from school will learn that is equally acceptable to marry a person with the same or different sex. ... Nowadays, in Hawaii is legalized same-sex marriages but children adoption by same-sex couple is still banned. ... Another point is that the Catholic Church is against the same-sex marriages. ... The other point about legalizing same-sex marriages is that the essence of marriage will change. ...
The Fight for Same-Sex Marriages What is marriage? ... Arguments against: ▸ A healthy society requires a strong preference for marriage. ▸ Same-sex marriage is "anti-family". ▸ Marriage is fundamentally a procreative unit. ▸ Same-sex unions are tolerable but same-sex marriages are not. ... Why should same-sex marriages be any different. ▸ Marriage is fundamentally a procreative unit. ... Why should YOU be for same-sex marriage? ... The same arguments are used against same-sex marriages today. ...
Legality of Same Sex Marriages Marriage is much more than a commitment to love one another. ... Same sex marriage is only about legal marriage. ... Let's legalized same-sex marriages. ... Same sex marriage is only about legal marriage. ... Let's legalized same-sex marriages. ...
"[2] Same sex marriage back then, was equal right and was not gay privilege. ... Same sex marriage is not only a religious matter, but also a legal matter, too. Refusal of same sex marriage of homosexuals denies homosexual couples deny inalienable rights. Another legal issue for same sex marriage is children raising. ... Same-sex marr...
Same sex marriages are now theoretically legal in Hawaii. ... The prohibition of same-sex marriage is not comparable to racial discrimination. ... Same-sex marriage is not a constitutional civil rights issue. ... The prohibition of same-sex marriage does not constitute gender discrimination. ... The debate over same-sex marriage is not about "tolerance" but "preference." ...
Same-Sex marriages should be legalized in the United States. ... ii) In Canada, British Columbia, and many other foreign countries, same-sex marriages are legal. [Transition: One reason same-sex marriages have not been legalized is because of the legal definition of marriage. ... Legislation regarding Same-Sex Marriages i) Lawrence v. ... Main Points: To summarize, recent legislation regarding same-sex marriages, the history of marriage laws, and the non-Constitutional arguments against same-sex marriages are all reasons why homosexual marriages should be legalized. ...
Arguments both for and against same-sex marriage vary widely from person to person, but I believe same-sex marriage potentially benefits the American population in a multitude of ways. ... Along with giving needy children homes, same-sex marriages also increase revenue for state governments. ... Often the government is looking for new ways to make as much money as possible and same-sex marriage is the perfect opportunity to do that. ... In conclusion, same-sex marriage is a heavily debated topic with many views both positive and negative but I believe it has many benefits to offer the country ...
There should be no reason that same-sex marriages should be illegal in any state. ... They have passed laws to restrict same-sex marriage. ... There are many reasons that same-sex marriages should not be illegal. ... People think that these same sex marriages are immoral. ... In conclusion same-sex marriages should be treated just the same as different-sex marriages. ...