America Needs Same-sex Marriage

If homosexuals were allowed the right to marry in the eyes of the government, they could take better care of their loved one by health care benefits, increased profit from lower taxes, and supporting them in sickness and in health. As Karasu says, “Studies from researchers such as Kim and McKenry (2002); Marks and Lambert, 1998; and Horwitz et al. (1996) , all support the idea that marriage is more beneficial than any other living arrangement, and there is a cumulative effect in that the longer one stays married, the more benefits

If a partner were to become incapacitated or unable to choose their own medical decisions, doctors usually will go to an immediate family member. “Because the members of non-traditional families are usually not each other's closest relatives (even in the case of siblings), unmarried partners are usually shut out of the medical decision-making process. And because hospitals often restrict visitors to immediate family in critical care areas, an unmarried partner cannot even visit the patient in the hospital” (White, 2014).

Same-sex marriage has come into the media in the past few years with many believing that a man should be able to marry a man and a female should be able to marry a female without these couples being married there are some major things that married couples get that these couples do, not as they are not allowed for example being labelled next of kin shared earnings and buying privileges and signing in their name as a married

A gay couple from Indianapolis who have waited to marry for years have been quoted as saying: “We 're positive because the mindset in this nation seems to be that it is unconstitutional to say that our marriages are different from any other marriage.” (pro-con,1) This means that gay people are staying optimistic. Prohibiting gay marriage is considered discrimination to gays because the government is not giving homosexual couples the same rights as gay heterosexuals, which is also unconstitutional. Therefore, same-sex couples should have access to the same marriage benefits and public acknowledgment enjoyed by heterosexual couples. (pro-con,1)

For five years Bill Flanigan and Robert Daniel lived like a married couple. By going to family reunions together, living together, and deeply loving each other. However, because of their law in their home state California, they were unable to legally wed. Despite this obstacle, they did everything they could to achieve the same legal status as heterosexual couples. They applied for domestic partnerships, they gave each other power of attorney, and they pulled their money. They considered themselves married. One day to a trip to Washington D.C, Robert had a health emergency. He was rushed to the hospital and intensive care unit. After following the ambulance all the way

Some research suggests same sex marriages could save money for federal and state governments. And for corporate America, the costs of extending benefits to the partners and families of homosexual employees are small. More and more companies, state and municipal governments, and colleges and universities are granting benefits to homosexual workers and children. One big reason: It 's cheap. On average, it would add 1-2 percent tops to employers ' benefit costs.

4. Gay marriage allows both gay partners to have equal rights and they get access to the benefits for married couples. Earlier, gay couples could not enjoy any of those since they were not even recognized as couples by the state or country. The couple is able to access all of the same marital benefits as their straight counterparts. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) couples who are able to marry can receive the same tax breaks that straight couples do and are also able to adopt children. Married LGBT couples can access the same assistance as heterosexual couples and are afforded the same amount of protection

In the database, “Marriage, Same-Sex,” it states, “In the United States, the states differ greatly with respect to the ways that they treat same-sex relationships. Some states not only refuse to recognize same-sex relationships but also have passed state constitutional amendments precluding,” which shows that some states have made the situation even harder by not only not only ignoring their benefits, but making laws opposing them (Darity 620). Recognizing same sex marriage is vital for many same sex couples because not allowing marriage can be an emotional blocker between two people, and doing this sends a message to society that certain individuals either cannot commit to marriage or, perhaps, do not deserve the opportunity to marry. Equally important, because same sex couples are not acknowledged, they do not acquire many legal, financial, social, and federal advantages that marriage usually grants two people, such as benefits in tax, estate planning, government, employment, medical, death, family, housing, consumer, etc. The database, “Marriage, Same-Sex,” also declares, “same-sex couples are not entitled to the numerous federal benefits that are accorded to different-sex married couples, because the

America! What image of America is instilled in your mind? Perhaps a land where there are strong, hardworking men and women, whose children play baseball in the summer, get great grades in the school year, and even attend church every Sunday as a family. These are qualities of a traditional American family, increasingly becoming a thing of the past. We once were a God fearing nation and we’ve become a God challenging nation. America would lose its luster if gay marriage was legalized. Six states have already legalized gay marriage and approximately 41% of the United States population supports gay marriage (“Gay Marriage Statistics”). We all claim there is someone for everyone, and if someone loves another person, then let them be, but there is no value or moral in this

Some people have unnecessary opinions on other people. One of the strongest arguments that happened recently is gay marriage. Although in America it has been legalized in all fifty states and some of the battle is done, it doesn’t stop all the problems. People who are gay in states that had formerly banned gay marriage are in danger. There are those who so strongly object to same sex marriage that they could take action by harming those who benefit. Then there is the whole “people can choose to be gay”, and religion aspect to it.

Although they currently are not the reality is that marriage benefits should be accessible to all couples. Gay couples are unfairly denied the countless benefits enjoyed by heterosexual couples that are able to marry. For instance, they are not eligible for tax benefits, insurance benefits and are sometimes denied joint ownership of property. Furthermore, Same sex couples are even denied the right to make certain medical decisions with regards to their partner. For example, a gay couple that has been together for 25 years is not allowed to visit their partner in the hospital after visiting hours due to the fact they are not considered family. They each are considered legal strangers. A common belief among opponents of same sex marriage is that businesses would be forced to provide benefits to same sex couples. (Bidstrup, 2004) This is not necessarily the case, and many businesses already voluntarily offer marriage benefits to same sex couples as a matter of good business sense. The businesses that offer these benefits recognize the importance and invaluable support spouses make to their working partners; these companies are generally viewed as progressive and are attractive to investors

Same sex couples have access to the same benefits as straight couples. For example, there are social security benefits, tax benefits, veteran and military benefits, federal employment benefits, and immigration benefits just like straight couples. The Supreme Court ruled that the section of DOMA defining marriage as between a man and a woman violates the Equal Protection Clause and is therefore unconstitutional(Kathleen Michon, 2015). The rules for eligibility

Legally, marriage gives a couple a plethora of rights and benefits. Consider this: a gay man finds his partner of ten years is in the intensive care unit after a serious car accident. When he arrives at the hospital, he finds he is unable to visit his partner because only family is allowed visitation in the ICU. A marriage legally makes you a family, and without it rights such as these are not available for people you are not related to. Other rights of marriage include inheriting a share of a spouse’s property; filing for joint

“We’re here, we’re queer, get over it.” In 1990, these words, shouted and displayed proudly on signs waved by the activist group, Queer Nation, were revolutionary. Never, not since the Stonewall Riots, had non-straight, non-cis people been so vocal about their existence and demanded acceptance – something that straight people take for granted on a daily basis. However, in the years since the Riots, LGBT activism has become much more mainstream, no longer whispered about behind closet doors or something to be wholly ashamed of. Gay marriage is legal in all 50 United States, something that has been fought for since the conception of the LGBT movement. In fact, gay couples are routinely being featured on popular television and other forms of media. Some might say that in 2016, the dreams of the rioters in Stonewall have been realized. Marriage rights and the spotlight on nighttime television; equality seems to truly be right on the horizon.

Same sex couples do not receive the same socio-economic benefits that opposite gender couples do when they get married. The socio-economic rights of pension benefits, hospital visitation, child support, affordable housing etc... are basic resources for a healthy marriage regardless of same-sex or opposite sex couples (Dinno & Whitney, 2013). Currently in the United States (U.S.) 17 states plus the District of Columbia allow same-sex couples to marry, with four others allowing domestic partnerships or civil unions (Same sex marriage map, 2014). The states these same-sex couples are married in, are typically, the only state where their marriage rights are guaranteed. In the case of civil unions or domestic partnerships, these rights are limited and not always transferred from state to state (Jones, 2013).