Modest Proposal: Argument for Same Sex Marriages

It is true that marriage in this nation traditionally has been regarded as a relationship exclusively between a man and a woman, and many of our nation’s multiple religions define marriage in precisely those terms. But with the Supreme Court has always previously considered marriage in that context, the underlying rights and liberties that marriage embodies are not in any way confined to heterosexuals. One’s sexuality is not a preference, it is immutable, unchangeable, and the Constitution protects us all against prejudices and discrimination based on immutable differences. Not only is not allowing same-sex couples to marry discriminatory, it also makes gays second class citizens. When we as a nation refuse to accord the same marital status to gays and lesbians, we discourage same-sex couples from forming the same relationships we encourage for others, and we are essentially telling gays, those of who love them, and society as a whole that their relationships are less worthy, less legitimate, less permanent and less valued. By not legalizing same-sex marriages the US demeans their relationships and demeans gays as individuals. Same-sex marriages must be legalized.

Some people may argue that marriage is a human right and not a heterosexual privilege. People believe that the illegalization of gay marriage has gone on far too long. They feel as if the legalization can transmute the way the world optically views them. “In order to attain equal rights, same sex couples must be able to have their relationship legally recognized, no matter where they live in the country "The Best Arguments for Gay Rights." Weblog post. N.P., n.d. Web.”

Thank you for your post. I used a similar example about reversing the situation. What if a gay couple owned a bakery and a customer asked if they would make a cake saying that would say Gay marriage is wrong. The couple would most likely refuse as its goes against their beliefs. No one should have to force themselves to do something that they feel is morally wrong. I do not agree that Christian's are a protected group and it would be a different outcome. All citizens of the United States are protected by the equal protection clause of the fourteenth amendment, and justices apply this clause to all situations concerning this issue. What are your thoughts on the future of this issue? Will the people become more accepting of business

“I do but I can’t” (Herdt, G., & Kertzner, R., 2006), the inequalities of marriage are not issues that are new or just starting to make the news in this recent decade. There have been centuries upon centuries of individual fighting for the right to marry. What do these individuals look like and why can’t they be free to marry whom they desire? These individuals that fight for rights to marry vary in race, gender, ethnicity, and religion all around the world they ask, plead and beg marriage equality. They are prohibited from marrying because society views their desire as abnormal. How far would a nation go to prevent a couple from getting

What about the children? A question asked by a surprising few when debating over the morality of same-sex marriage. The debate typically covers equality and justice, but what we should really be talking about is the children. The legal right for a same-sex couple to have a child is something not enough people are talking about. If same sex marriage is legal and they can already have children, then why is it important to discuss? It is important to discuss this topic because people still believe today that a homosexual couple will be insufficient parents when it comes to raising a child. Is the safety of the child compromised when the parents are of the same-sex? I would argue that there is enough scientific evidence to suggest otherwise. Homosexual parenting does not hurt a child in any way, not emotionally, not mentally, and not physically. I implore you to read this with an open mind, and to take this essay seriously. For these are people’s lives and emotions we’re dealing with here.

Ben Affleck once said, “Why would you want to get in the way of people who love each other, marrying each other? Anybody who wants to be able to get married to anybody else should be able to.” What is marriage? Marriage as we see, is the bond and union of two partners who greatly love each other. Typically, our first exposure to a marriage would be our parent’s marriage, because they are normally that first couple we meet, but people’s families vary depending on their own personal life. Love is what brings those two partners together. Defined by Dictionary.com,” Love is the profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.” Love does not matter whether it is man and woman, man and man, woman and woman; love is the bond of one other, but our society would disagree with that. As a society, there has been so many disagreements on same sex marriages to it being, “unconstitutional.” Although, people see same sex marriages as inferior to heterosexual couples, those that are in a committed same sex relationship are just as capable of creating a loving and caring home for themselves and their future families.

Lifelong Adoptions hopes that in the upcoming years the average adoptions per year from same sex couples increases. Like Chapter 2 in Marriage, Families, and Relationships: Making Choices in a Diverse Society, the family ecology perspective’s environmental influences on families just as much as families’ influences on their surroundings. In fact, same sex marriages are more likely to have higher income and raise children (Lamanna, 2005). Thus, as the world around us is shifting and becoming a more inclusive society so has the opportunities that same sex couples are receiving.

However, besides the advantages of what same-sex marriage could basically bring to the society, are there any perspective in life and any idea that deny its advantages? Historically, traditional marriage was always recognized union between a man and a woman, and same-sex marriage was completely considered illegal. However, in the recent years, the hot topic of same-sex marriage has become a big concern of all countries in the world. Some people believe that homosexual marriage is seemed to be unnatural, harmful and must be opposed, while others think it should be allowed. The Supreme Court of the United States commanded Constitution guarantees a right to homosexual couples, but is this a good thing? These are some point of views and ideas opposing same sex marriage and claiming that it should not be legalized.

“The question isn't which matters more: the question is when and how each matters in the first place” (Day 2, Source A). Federalism sounds like it should have a very complicated definition, but in reality it is pretty simple: it is the division of power between the national and state governments. Today, the power seems to be more in the state government's hands, most the laws we follow today are actually state laws. The national government creates laws that everyone has to obey whether they want to or not. Some laws are decided upon by the state government and vary from state to state. The most power should lie within the state government they handle marriage laws, education, and the health and safety of the people.

On April 1, 2001, Netherlands became the first country in the world to legalize same sex marriages. This trend has gained a lot of momentum with lot of nations in Europe and USA joining the trend (Riggle 231). This issue of same sex marriage has attracted both love and condemnation though those who are opposed to it much far outweigh the proponents. What is exciting is the fact that both sides of the divide have their own reasons most of which are valid. Africa and most of the Muslim nations are the only places which are still reluctant to embrace same sex marriages and their reasons are based on cultural and religious grounds. The proponents of this practice base their arguments on equality and freedom of choice. On the other hand, the opponents of same sex marriages anchor their arguments on points such as all rights have limits and it undermines religion.

LGBT are redefining the definition of family. June 2016, the same sex marriage was pronounced by the Supreme Court, across the United Sates. Most Americans supported the marriage equality. Family is redefined as giving love whether you are straight, LGBGT couple or single parent. According to US census data, 270, 313 American children lives in households with same sex couple as the head of the family. (Mallon, G., 2013). Also, with the increased of the LGBT population, health issues are still a concern. Studies and health research is lacking for this community. (Boehmer, U., 2011).

Same-sex marriage has grown into to a national issue. In 2003, the Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples had the right to marry which provoked a firestorm of debate. The discussion extends from private livings rooms and local watering holes; all the way to the floor of the U.S. Congress and the White House. The debate about same-sex marriage has become a hot button issue, which pits secular-progressives who support gay-rights against religious and social traditionalists fighting for the sanctity of marriage.

Imagine a world where it was completely shameful to like the opposite sex. If someone found out about a heterosexual couple or just people playing around, they would get abused, bullied, attacked, just because of the people they choose to be with. The whole United States or maybe just a single state would be against them. They couldn’t go to church without getting judge by people who should be the most understanding, but because one man, who lived just over 2,000 years ago, wrote in a book that it’s a sin to love someone of the same sex. People live that live everyday of their lives, except opposite. The big question about same-sex marriage is if it should be legal or not, and why? The problem with same-sex marriage is that if the US

Same-sex marriage can also be called gay marriage. This is a marriage between two males or two females, in either a religious setting or in a civil ceremony. Same-sex unions are recorded in the history of a number of cultures but this type of marriage is rare, or doesn’t exist in other cultures .The first law that provided same-sex marriage for the people was in 2001 in the Netherlands. As of July 2015 there are already nineteen countries that allowed same-sex marriage in their country. These countries are Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, United States, and Uruguay. There are also certain sub-jurisdictions that allow same-sex couples to get married these are in parts of Mexico and most of United Kingdom.

The number one reason that heterosexuals marry is not to establish legal status, allow joint filing of taxes, or protect each other in medical decision-making. They marry because it is the ultimate expression of a person's love for another. Marriage is a commitment that says "I love you so much that I want to live the rest of my life with you. I want to share the ups and downs, forsake all others, and be together until death do us part." Should it matter that the couple doesn't fit into what society is used to? What matters is that they love each other. Some people talk about living wills and other legal contracts that can give homosexuals essentially the same rights as a married couple. If that is the case, why don't all heterosexual couples use these legal maneuvers instead of marriage? Just maybe there's something more to it. This whole act denies them their right to show affection and denies them religious freedom.