14). But, he argues, many states do not want to recognize same-sex unions, and should not be forced to do so by a few judges in Hawaii. Due to this case, the Defense of marriage bill was adopted by more than 30 states (Graff par. 34). This bill prevents homosexual marriage from ever being acknowledged in those states. Although some may believe it would be unfair for Hawaii to begin the process of recognizing same-sex marriage licenses, Article IV, Section One of the United States Constitution avers, "Full faith and credit shall be given in each state to the public acts, records and proceedings of every other state"(Strasser par. 17). Therefore, regardless of whether or not certain individuals believe it is fair for one state to begin the process of same-sex marriage, the law is the law. Similarly, lawyers specializing in the constitutional and civil rights laws said the legislation could be fought in two ways: either by arguing that same-sex marriages must be allowed to "full faith and credit" clause requiring states to recognize the laws of other states (Trosino par. 7) or by using the constitution to argue "Equality for all". The case is very similar to the ban of interracial marriage, which was declared unconstitutional just a few decades ago by the Supreme Court. Interracial marriage was struck down as a violation of the 14th Amendment, which guarantees all persons the equal protection of the laws (19). Even though marriage should not be denied legally to gay and lesbian couples, matrimony between same-sex couples should be accepted socially. Lauren Sandler, a former editor for the New Republic magazine comments; .
Homosexuals are in many ways your sons and daughters, your mothers and fathers, your uncles and aunts, people in your families, human beings. Homosexual marriage is really the case for heterosexual marriage. We grow up; we fall in love; and if we"re really lucky, we want to marry the person we love and live with them in fidelity, and monogamy, and commitment for the rest of our lives.
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. ...
