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Gay Marriage

            A battle has been in progress for years over whether equal rights and equal protection against discrimination should be extended to homosexuals. Recently this has expanded into the area of marriage. The topic of homosexual marriages is a prevalent issue today. Even in the nation's capital, representatives are finding ways to make this alliance unlawful. This topic has been debated bringing up many valid points, but the fact of the matter is that homosexual marriages are.
             The institution of marriage began in the Bible, as did many of our laws. Its intent is procreation and the concept that children are best raised by one mother and one father. This is the basis for a functioning society with the interest in survival of the species. Married couples have certain privileges granted by the state, it defines family as one man and one woman because biologically and psychologically men and women were created for each other. The state grants these privileges because survival is best achieved through family as it has been defined. Yes there are extended families, single parent families and even homosexual families, these "families" are free to enter into contracts that will be recognized by the state but the state has no compelling interest in elevating these "families" as the standard. Alternate methods of raising children, though necessary, are inferior to the ideal. .
             The usual homosexual propaganda is "that the elderly or sterile shouldn't be allowed to marry since it's not likely these couples would procreate". The state has no interest in doing fertility testing, that would be a bureaucratic nightmare, but since simple science tells us that homosexuals do not or will not procreate in the manner defined as sine qua non by the state there's no need to recognize it as a legitimate alternative to the archetype. I believe homosexuals who, constantly through torts and legislation, purse institutions and societal standards to recognize their "sexuality" are in great pain.


Essays Related to Gay Marriage

1. Analysis of the Pros and Cons of Gay Marriage

... define the most critical decisions in any married couples' life. The legal precedents and laws in these states specifically support what many consider to be the "pros" or advantages of gay marriage, and these include the legal right to have children, jointing owning property or splitting it up, inheritance and death taxes, transfer taxes, government benefits, immigration, and the ability to ... up well-adjusted than would otherwise be the case (Lindsay, Perlesz, Brown, McNair, et al., 2006). Second, there is the right to have community property in the states that support gay marriage, i...

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  • Grade Level: High School

2. Pros vs Cons of Gay Marriage

... relationships are promiscuous, and so allowing same-sex marriages would increase the divorce rate. Further, opponents of gay marriage say that it would taint the long-standing tradition of the institution of marriage - that is, marriage between one man and one woman. Supporters of gay marriage counter with the argument that allowing same-sex marriages to occur the government is simply strengthening the relationship between ... two people and providing them with some legal and economic security. Another argument against the issue stems from the belief that the primary, if not only, purpo...

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3. Analysis of California's Ban on Same-Sex Marriage - Proposition 8

... those looking to ban same-sex marriage is that a marriage should be between a man and a woman. This was specifically supported by opponents to same-sex marriage realizing that many of the educational texts would be rewritten to show the political correctness of having gay or lesbian parents. This single tactic ... of showing how same-sex marriages would impact the overall educational process and content for children further intensified the efforts of the attorneys and legislators in the side of allowing for same-sex marriage to continue to ... . On this point the opposing sides of Propos...

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4. California's ban on same-sex marriage

California voter's fought and won a constitutional ban that will prohibit marriage between two people of the same sex. After a $75 million campaign, voters decided the outcome of Proposition 8, dealing a blow to the gay and lesbian right's of men and women throughout the state of California. Those who supported the ban focused on a few key issues during their campaigning of the bill. They believed ... to. They believed this would be harmful for young children to accept. They also argued that churches that refused to perform gay marriage ceremonies would be sanctioned and that the institution ...

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5. Florida's Ban of Same Sex Marriage

... of support, denying those in same-sex unions the opportunity to enter into a legally binding marriage contract. Many supporters of the ban believe that it will stop judges who are activists from performing a gay marriage. Those who oppose the bill say that it is an unnecessary feature since there is a ... law in existence already that denies same-sex couples to marry. They worry that the wording of the amendment is too vague and that there will be problems for both straight and gay ... Opponents of the ban also were supported greatly by accepting individual donations from the wealthy, an...

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  • Grade Level: Undergraduate

6. A Discussion on Same-Sex Marriage

... addition, the concept of traditional marriages has been challenged in some states to allow same-sex marriage as well. In response to this movement, many states have passed marriage laws to forbid gay marriages. Hence, currently there are some states in favor of gay marriage and some states against gay marriage. Moreover, there are many ways to look at this issue such as personally, religiously, and politically ... will or desire. In other words, free will is about a person having the opportunity to make his or her choice about marriage, namely gay marriage. The free will to a same-sex m...

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7. One Step at a Time - Gay Marriage

... to get married because they were denied the blessing of the Episcopal Church. This is one of the first examples that shows that churches were against gay marriage. But gays would not stop fighting for their rights, on October 10th, 1987, gays and lesbians were a part of the largest mass wedding in ... same sex marriages began that day. This was the beginning of the rising of gays and lesbians. In 1989, the California Bar Association declared that gay marriage, will be legally recognized in the city of Seattle and in San Francisco. In May 1993, Hawaii declares that same sex marriages can...

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  • Grade Level: High School

8. Gay Marriage - Time for Tolerance

... already possess. Every person should be allowed to pursue their own preferences of love and happiness, regardless of their choice of sexuality. Gay marriage should be recognized in all states and countries, for I firmly believe that it is a matter that has been pushed to the side ... married. Needless to say, it is probably a little short of impossible to explain the legal system to a six year old. Even though gay marriage should be legalized, there are a large slew of people who hold contrary beliefs. Primarily amongst these people are usually the people with high religious ... to bear...

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9. America and Gay Marriage

... quot;Our Mutual Joy: The Religious Case for Gay Marriage" written by Lisa Miller is about the gay marriage. The essay explains the reasons that people against gay marriage are the tradition and culture that make people deny the gay marriage. In this paper, I will discuss that gay marriage is needed to be accepted and it will ... , but in custom and tradition(and, to talk turkey for a minute, a personal discomfort with gay sex that transcends theological argument)."(652). Obviously, Miller mentions that the Bible never oppose the gay marriage. Gay marriage is a new and different event for ...

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  • Grade Level: High School

10. The Gay Marriage Tug-of-War

... long ago is never equal"" (Kafka 27). 1,138 benefits are allowed to married couples, couples with civil unions only see about half of those benefits (Kafka 25). Some opponents of gay marriage argue that the government gives married couples benefits to encourage them to have children and build families (Kafka 30). The children help society by keeping it healthy and growing; so ... a law that doesn't allow people under the age of 18 to marry but if congress passed that law it would be intruding on the states authority (Stone). Many supporters of gay marriage believe that a person's choice...

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  • Grade Level: Undergraduate

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