Do Not Stigmatize Same-Sex Marriages as Inferior by Not Legalizing These Unions

Each state that allows gay marriage has improved economically. The cost of each wedding contributes to the businesses and financial stability of the town and state. This goes all the way to the national economy, if every state allowed same-sex marriage the US economy would improve and continue to increase. In July 2012 New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that gay marriage had contributed $259 million to the city's economy since the practice became legal there in July 2011. Costs such as venue rental, wedding cakes, etc, added $111 million to the state's economy. Also, the Congressional Budget Office estimated in 2004 that federally-recognized gay marriage would cut the budget deficit by around $450 million a

America declares itself as the great country of liberty, the great country of opportunities and the great country of equality. As long as an American wants to marry a person of the opposite sex there seems to be no limits to their pursuit of happiness. Even in the progressive, modern year of 2015, the question of whether or not gay couples should be permitted to perform the act of a legal marriage divides the United States of America into two. Although more than half of the states have legalized gay marriage, fourteen states, including Kentucky, reject the idea of homosexual couples as equals to heterosexual couples. The fact is that an exclusion of marriage for gay couples is a limitation of their personal rights and is unequal, unfair,

The morality of same-sex marriage is a major controversial issue in the United States today. While Liberals believe that marriage should be the union of two people who love each other and that it should be legal for gay and lesbian individuals in order to ensure equal rights for all citizens, Conservatives believe that marriage is the union of one woman and one man only and that requiring citizens to sanction same-sex relationships violates moral and religious beliefs. Taking opposing viewpoints of this issue are both philosophers David Boonin and Jeff Jordan who discuss the public dilemma of same-sex marriage within their articles.

    The late 20th century disintegration of marriage is epoch-defining and hazardous to moral health. The question of legally recognizing same-sex marriage - thrust upon us by recent court decisions - culminates this disintegration.

Over the years in our country’s history it has been apparent that the idea of same sex marriages is becoming much more popular, however in most states there is still one thing stopping them. That one thing stopping two people from the pursuit of happiness which they desire is a social injustice. Social injustices are situations where a person or group of people is treated unfairly due to certain factors for example discrimination, prejudice, racism, heterosexism, sexism, and so forth. In the case of same sex marriages, the factor playing a major role in this social injustice is where most people believe that opposite sexes attract, but in the case of a same sex couple wanting to be married, this brings about many topics to be discussed by

What is marriage about? Who is marriage for? What are some of the complications with marriages in today’s society? How does religion plays a major part in marriage? According to Toby L. Ditz, “Marriage laws have historically withheld and continue to withhold the right to marry and the legal privileges associated with marriage from whole classes of people: slaves, interracial couples, and gay partners (Ditz, 2001,500)”. The way marriage is viewed in this newer generation differs significantly from the past. People’s observations and opinions on matrimony and its true meaning have changed extensively. Marriage is not less valued currently, but it 's definitely being viewed differently, for homosexuals especially. Within this research, we are going to examine why same sex marriage is morally right and should be legally recognized.

Gay marriage, often used interchangeably with same-sex marriage, has in recent years grown from an issue that arose in a few states, to an issue of national concern (The Pew Research Center, 2009). The height of the controversy generated by gay marriage is embodied in the fact that it has not only dominated the halls of the US congress, the White House, the corridors of justice, and several State legislative assemblies over the past five years, but also the rhetoric characterizing national election campaigns, both at the state and national levels (The Pew Research Center, 2009). But what exactly is the issue of contention regarding gay marriage? The controversy surrounding gay marriage revolves around the question as to whether gays and lesbians should be allowed to marry each other. It is further fueled by political undertones that according to Jouet (2012) emanate from the decision by President Obama to support gay marriage. Generally, proponents of gay marriage argue that it is unfair, unequal, and unconstitutional to bar gay marriage, while opponents, on the other hand, argue that gay marriage is unnatural and against religion. This paper argues against gay marriage based on religion, the institution of marriage, the law of procreation, and its negative impact on children.

One of the most controversial issues around today is gay marriages. Many believe that the media is primly responsible for the idea of same-sex marriages, but when it all comes down to it there are really only two sides; those who support gay marriages, and those who oppose them. Two authors write their opinions on their opposite views on this issue. Sullivan (2002) supports same-sex marriages and believes marriage to be a universal right, not just restricted to heterosexuals. Contrary to Sullivan, Bennett (2002) believes that marriage is a sacred traditional family value that should be set aside for heterosexual couples. (2002)Throughout this essay, I will summarize both authors’ ideas and evaluate them through their evidence and

This paper will explore both sides of the never ending battle to ultimately either let love live or forbid it. It is easy to say that those who oppose same sex marriage fail to realize that love is love. It is not biased, it is colorless, seeks no particular shape or gender, Love is simply universal. Therefore, same sex marriage should be legalized at the federal level because it is not only a constitutional right but, it is also a logical reason driven by the supposed division of church and state.

The legalization of same-sex marriage has been a battle that has been raging since the late twentieth century. By not allowing same-sex marriage, the United Sates is creating discrimination against same-sex couples. People of faith are the biggest advocates against same-sex marriages. Seeing that there are many rights and responsibilities associated with marriage, same-sex couples are denied these and are being discriminated against. Same-sex couples are denied the right to make decisions regarding their partner’s health and medical treatment. The inability to adopt one another’s children is experienced by same-sex couples every day. Although many states have adopted civil unions, they are separate and unequal. Same-sex marriage should be legalized to create equality and eliminate the injustice involving same-sex couples. Marriage is a basic human right for every individual. Same sex marriage should be legalized everywhere.

According to the American Civil Liberties Union, many of the benefits of marriage that homosexuals are denied include: government benefits like Social Security and Medicare; hospital visitation rights; special rates and exemptions on tax returns; joint child custody; joint insurance policies; automatic inheritance in the absence of a will; making medical decisions on a partner's behalf; and choosing a final resting place for a deceased partner. While none of these are reasons to get married, they are all benefits

Today’s culture is filled with romantic movies, novels, and songs telling us that “All You Need is Love.” Due to this popular sentiment, many people view marriage as merely a public expression of the eternal love between two people, and because of this it does not matter who that love is between. Whether it is a homosexual or heterosexual relationship, according to society, all that should be required for marriage is love. Unfortunately, however, marriage is not that simple or solely emotional. Marriage is a centuries old institution designed to legally unite two people (“Marriage”), and because of this, what a government allows marriage to be legally defined as has a significant impact on society. The definition of marriage can affect everything from population to the overall emotional health of society to finances. When the benefits of marriage are analyzed from such a logical standpoint, it begs the question: “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” There are multiple views on this controversial subject. The main differences in the views of gay marriage stem from how various philosophies view the institution of marriage itself, with utilitarians utilizing it as a tool to benefit society as a whole, Aristotle requiring marriage’s purpose to be identified before any decisions are made, and libertarians allowing anyone to get married, as someone else’s marriage does not truly affect the rest of the population.

Same-sex marriage has been an issue of discussion for long in the United States even after its legalization. Some people have argued against its legalization by saying that it is what the bible defines as marriage. The other argument against the issue is that it is against the human morals. Gays, as well as lesbian organizations, have been pushing for its legalization for a long period through the expression of their sexuality predilections. Same-sex marriage required the legalization because due to its importance in ensuring the society view on the gay and lesbian associations’ changes and also to enable children who are born same-sex couples are recognized as citizens of the United States legally. The other reason for the legalization is that sex-same marriages should enjoy legal rights similar to those enjoyed by the heterosexuals.

For years, gay marriage has been viewed as immoral or just downright unlawful with the union of two people of the same sex. Gay marriage being legalized seemed to be a dream for those living within the states until it was finally realized on 2015. With that, it opened many doors for the LGBTQIA community that were sealed to them for numerous years. Opportunities are now presented to them that didn’t exist throughout the years up till now. What are the benefits that are now presented to them? What are the legal benefits that they have access to that they didn’t have before? Why should we support it? These are questions that are brought forth with the topic. The topic has become one of great debate when it was legalized a still debated today. Gay matrimonial provided numerous opportunities for LGBTQ communities, it provided legal, spousal, and emotional benefits to them, with dismantling the preexisting prejudice against gay marriage and people associated with LGBTQIA.

Therefore, viewed from religious and conventional thinking perspective, same-sex marriage is an outright immoral association of two people against natural and divine morals. However, despite the fact that the society continues to deny existence of same-sex marriage, gays and lesbians continue to practice their ‘marriages’ behind the scenes as evidenced by legislations adopted by various countries signifying their recognition of such practices in the society. Proponents of the same sex marriage argue that denial of same-sex marriage in the society amounts to discrimination based on people’s sexual orientations and thus unacceptable in the modern world of freedom and democracy. “Gay-rights advocates are intensifying efforts to gain legal recognition for same-sex unions saying that gay and lesbian couples need and deserve the same symbolic and practical benefits for their relationships enjoyed by heterosexuals” (Jost, 2003, p. 723). Gays and lesbians maintain that it is their inalienable right to enjoy same-sex marriage as their counterparts in opposite-sex marriage.