Gay Marriage Equality

The United States Constitution protects certain liberties in the Bill of Rights and rights deemed “fundamental” that are “traditionally protected by our society.” (Michael H. v. Gerald D.). The liberty at issue in this case is the right to marry, which has been deemed fundamental by this Court in Loving v. Virginia, where we stated that “[t]he freedom to marry has long been recognized as one of the vital personal rights essential to the orderly pursuit of happiness by free men.” (Loving v. Virginia). The petitioners in the case at bar seek that liberty by marrying someone of the same sex and having their marriages be equal to traditional, opposite-sex couples.

Gay marriage has been a very controversial issue recently. The constitution does not say that gay marriage is legal or illegal. But, the constitutions does say in the 14th amendment that everyone is created equal. The constitution states that our rights are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. If your pursuit of happiness is to marry the same gender then that is your right.

One of the fundamental parts of the 14th Amendment is its defense of the peoples’ right to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” If marriage is restricted to heterosexual couples, then it is an obstruction of gay citizens’ rights to pursue happiness. Many gay citizens cannot be completely happy until they can marry the one they love. In Texas, a ban on same-sex marriage was struck down by federal judge Orlando Garcia. His reason behind fighting this ban was that it “conflict[ed] with the United States Constitution's guarantees of equal protection and due process.” Moreover, as demonstrated in the 1967 Supreme Court decision that banning interracial marriage is unconstitutional, the government cannot decide who citizens can marry. There is also an element of sexism to the disallowance of same-sex marriage as it is discrimination on the basis of gender to stop a marriage because one party is of the “wrong” gender. Therefore, it is a blatant violation of the 14th Amendment’s “equal protection” guarantee to create laws against gay

Gay marriage has been one of the most common topic under discussion, arguments and quarrels since couple of years in almost every nation of the world. Looking deep down to the region of United States, same-sex marriage or gay marriage has not been legalized and documented in most of its jurisdictions. However, it is prudent to note that with the beginning of the twenty first century, only a few of US states have legally recognized the gay marriage through court verdicts and legislative proceedings and have lawfully allowed the gay people to get into a relationship (Wolfson 2004).

Legalizing gay marriage has given America a troubling debate throughout a majority of the states. With only thirty-seven states allowing legal gay marriage, the other thirteen have either banned it or are still deciding (unknown, 2015, para 1). Gay marriage is seen as different and wrong to so many people in America that is has become sickening. People do have their differences and as Justin Timberlake once said, “We’re people and we’re different, all of us. And we should be using our differences to bring ourselves closer together” and with this being said, everyone is equal to one another in different ways (Timberlake, 2014, 10). For example, two people could have two different religions, which is different, but also equal in the sense

The United States is currently embroiled in a battle over issues regarding civil rights of its citizens and what rights are constituted by that term. In the past, civil rights issues have been fought over women's rights and those of African Americans among others all in the name of seeking equality. Perhaps the most vocal group discussing civil rights in the United States at present are gay marriage activists who are fighting for same-sex couples to be able to marry. These individuals feel that marriage is a civil right and that there is no legal reason why people of the same gender cannot be legally married in the United States, a perspective which is shared by many people who are themselves not homosexual. Homosexuality and what rights should be afforded to same-sex couples have been in the forefront of politics for the last few years and rightly so. Before this period, gay people had to fight to get recognized and for their relationships to even be legal. For most of American history, homosexuals have had to hide their sexual orientation or fear ostracism and marginalization by the moral and social majority. This oppression is still seen in the legislation of the United States. Those who do not agree almost always use their religious beliefs as a reason for denying homosexuals this right despite the fact that the United States Constitution bans legislation being based upon religious perspectives. There simply is no reasonable argument against same-sex

take a stance on homosexuality, these individuals do have certain liberties, just as all persons have liberties unless a legitimate state interest can be found to say otherwise. The Court’s broad sense of “liberty” has opened the door for the inclusion of same-sex marriage to be included in one’s personal liberties. The denials of the benefits that come with marriage have other impacts in the life of the person as they may face tougher medical, economical and familial situations. Having the right to visit an ailing partner in the hospital, buying property and filing taxes together, and decisions to raise children and have legal equal access over those children are just some of the burdens that unmarried same-sex couples face. The only time a liberty is allowed to be taken away from an individual is if there exists a legitimate state interest. There is no rational state interest in same-sex marriage. The protection of family values would

Unfortunately, it was not always viewed as such. Throughout the majority of American History, same-sex marriage was outlawed and slandered. Then, in April of 2000, Vermont signed a first of its kind civil unions bill that provided same-sex couples with the full benefits of marriage. By 2015, 37 states had followed Vermont into this revolution of marriage, and what it all means. Finally, on June 26, 2015, a Supreme Court decision guaranteed the right for same-sex couples to marry in all 50 states. Once again, the basis of legality in marriage equality lies in our Constitution. It states that everyone is created equal; and to withhold the right and benefits of marriage from someone because of who they wish to marry simply defies the Constitution. The plain inequality in disallowing members of the same sex to marry has been noted by Supreme Court justices time and time again. Be that as it may, America was founded on religious principles. This leads to what is perhaps the most controversial aspect of the same-sex marriage

However, according to the first amendment, religion should have no validity in making decisions for our nation (About the First). This is the concept of separation of church and state, according to Thomas Jefferson in his letter to Danbury Baptists in 1802 (Separation of Church). The government has always clung to this idea of protecting the individuals in the country’s right to religious freedom, considering the nation was founded on this belief (Martin). Because of this, churches and other religious establishments can turn away gay marriages if they would like to, but their opinion of the unions have no voice in government (Should Gay Marriage). Legal marriage is a bond between two people that should not be interfered by religious objections, or opinions of people who follow a certain

In the United States, there is social unrest regarding the government's denial of the right to marry for homosexuals. Plenty of conservatives are completely against gay marriage; and many of liberals are fighting for equal treatment. The neo-Christian politicians are using religious arguments to establish that homosexuality is an abomination. While this may be their belief system, this country was founded on religious freedom, where the people are allowed to worship how they see fit. A ground rule, set up from the beginning, states that separation needs to be made between religion and government, so the two shall never meld to become a theocracy. With the issue of gay marriage, lines get blurred and religion

I have read an article on nytime, where it’s stated “The right to marry is a fundamental right inherent in the liberty of the person,” Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote for the court in Obergefell v. Hodges.“Under the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment couples of the same sex may not be deprived of that right and that liberty. (editorial board 2015)”There are multiple reaction to this case and I really feel, everyone must have their freedom , since we live in a free country but if you view it from a religious point of view, I totally disagree with this type of freedom. God has made Adam and Eve for a purpose and I believe that purpose is being destroyed by legalizing same sex

1. Other countries (Denmark, Canada etc.) have legalized gay marriage. (Bidstrup, 2009) The United States prides itself on being the forefront and a leader in all things so they should be leading the way for gay marriage as well.

Equality Does Not Mean Equity: Gay Marriage Rights Today, is known as a joyous or radiant matter to some but a disgraceful or even a sinful issue to others. Equality and equity are two important terms that are often confused and misused. Both of these terms are used to illustrate justice and creating fairness in societies today, but for some reason, these words are often misunderstood. Equality is known as another meaning for sameness and equal treatment.

This paper examines the rising issue of marriage equality and LGBT rights and the myriad of differing social stigmas of each. Covered more and more frequently by the mass media, equality for people of all sexual identities and orientations is rapidly becoming the most important human rights issue in the United States. This paper deduces a viewpoint on equality as a legal issue completely separate from religious connotations, as well as takes into account the evolutionary origins and impacts of alternative sexualities in both humans and other species. The analysis of research conducted by several evolutionary biologists supports claims that varying sexual orientation within populations is normal and should not be alarming. Fallacies often utilized by opponents of legal marriage equality are observed and efficiently countered. Persuasive and informational content encourages acceptance of alternative lifestyles and concisely explains why no valid reason exists to oppose marriage equality for all.

Imagine having a deep affection for someone, going to the ends of the world for them , and giving up everything to be with them but having all that taken away because of gender. Denying people basic human rights is inhuman. Are gay people not human? Not being able to marry the person you love based on something so simple as gender is ludicrous. As of 2017, 32% of Americans believe gay marriage is immoral and unnatural and oppose it, but 62% of Americans favor it (Mitchell). Gay marriage helps increase adoption rates, allows people to- love who they want with no limits, and lessens discrimination within human rights.