Persuasive Essay On Same Sex Marriage

The Supreme Court’s decision finalized the questions of whether states have the right to pass laws treating marriages differently based upon sex, and if states have to acknowledge the marriage of same-sex couples who were married in another state. On a 5-4 decision, the Court determined that the Fourteenth Amendment requires states to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples because they cannot be treated differently than opposite sex couples. The court also determined that states have to recognize same-sex marriages the same way they do with opposite-sex. However, the Supreme Court did not create a law about same sex marriage, it just stated that

On June 26, 2015, the US Supreme Court ruled that the US Constitution guarantees the right for same-sex couples to marry. Many conservative groups do NOT agree with this decision. The gay marriage debate has been simmering for as long as I can remember. The four articles I have selected give information from four different perspectives including that of liberals, conservatives, homosexuals, and orthodox Jews. With so many differing opinions, one can understand why it's been so hard for the nation to come to agree on this issue.

The definition of marriage has changed over time. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the United States defined marriage as a union between a consenting man and woman, of non-African decent (Stahlberg, 2008, p. 443). This, however, changed after the civil war. In 1868 two consenting adults of opposite gender could marry someone of the same race, but this was also restructured in 1967 to allow marriage of all consenting adults of opposite genders regardless of race (Stahlberg, 2008, p. 443). Today, the law looks very different. Recently, on June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have the right to marriage (gay marriage, 2015).

According to DOMA, “In determining the meaning of any Act of Congress, or of any ruling, regulation, or interpretation of the various administrative bureaus and agencies of the United States, the word 'marriage' means only a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife, and the word 'spouse' refers only to a person of the opposite sex who is a husband or a wife” (sec 3). Until recently 2013, the US Supreme Court finally delivered the verdict that declared section 3 of the DOMA, which is the rejection of right to gay marriage is unconstitutional (Shapiro 208). In “Gay Marriage Is A Fundamental Right” by Nathan Goetting, “The right to many, and to marry the person of one's choice, is a fundamental right and a necessary aspect of human happiness. This has been an explicitly stated abiding principle since the Court used its power of judicial review to strike down as unconstitutional a legislature's definition of marriage in 1967.” Currently, 17 states in the United States have legalized the right to same sex marriage. The realization of DOMA is unconstitutional has further evidenced that gay marriage is one of the civil right that should not be taken away by the government, and it is an inevitable changes that open doors for equality and equity.

A metamorphosis in how the American judicial system perceives same-sex marriage, has developed over the past forty years. In October, 1971, the Supreme Court ruled that: "The institution of marriage as a union of man and woman, uniquely involving the procreation and rearing of children within a family, is as old as the book of Genesis.”

Historically defined as the union between a man and women the idea of marriage has been socially ingrained into the minds of Americans leaving any other possibilities of who love can happen between as unacceptable. These strong societal beliefs are far from the truth yet dictate the ability of homosexuals rights to marry one another. Avoiding defining what marriage entails in the constitution, the issue of whether or not gay people have the right to marry has become a state issue. The conservative idea of marriage is changing as society is undergoing a transformation in its beliefs to a more liberal stance. As a country that has progressed towards being more egalitarian and inclusive in ensuring individuals rights, the right of marriage

The political aspects of whether same-sex couples should be allowed to federal and government recognized marriages are a very complex issue. There are basically two sides to the political argument of whether same-sex couples should be allowed to marry. On one side are the liberals who feel that marriage is a civil right that should be denied based on the basis of a person's sexual orientation. On the other side you have conservatives who feel that marriage is an institution in which should only constitute one man and one woman. In this report we are going to examine how the issue of same-sex marriages are affecting our current political environment, how politics is affecting the movement for

In the supreme court case of Obergefell v. Hodges the supreme court ruled that people of the same sex are allowed to be married, with that marriage ban laws across the US became void,

Controversies, like equal rights for LGBTQ, are being debated and resolved as the world advances. Same sex marriage is an important topic in America and continues to mold the United States. Now that the LGBTQ have the same civil rights as a straight man or woman, different groups have already begun to express their opinions and ideas concerning same sex marriage. Also, people of different ages and races in general are feeding off the views of others to determine for themselves if same sex couples should have the right to marry.

On June 26, the word spread internationally that all 50 states legalized same-sex marriage, due to a Supreme Court ruling. The ruling was 5-4, with the five justices that ruled for legalization stating that marriage is a Constitutionally fundamental right for all people no matter their sexuality (NPR). This can be backed with the 14th Amendment. The Amendment was ratified after the Civil War, and had been done so to provide equal protection for all citizens. (NPR) The Supreme Court found same-sex marriage to be within the Constitution’s offer of equal protection. The ruling was a part of the Obergefell vs. Hodges case, in which an Ohio man filed a lawsuit against the state for being unable to sign his late husband’s death certificate. After the ruling, it became evident that the results would be controversial. Even so, the number of Americans that support equal rights for same-sex couples is growing. In 2015, over 60% of Americans support equal rights for all sexualities. (NPR.)

Same sex- marriage is still the topic of many peoples conversation across the country. Citizens, divided by politic party, are very passionate about how they feel about it. The president didn’t approve of it at first, but now he finally accepts same- sex marriage, the Judicial System uses its power to dictate to the States, forcing them to accept same- sex marriage. Both houses of Congress continue to debate what marriage means.

So, what are rights? Rights are legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement. They are also the fundamental normative rules about what is allowed of people or owed to people, according to some legal system, social convention, or ethical theory. Controversy broke out among Americans when the organization LGBTQ (supported by the first amendment) in the 1990’s among their proud members. America continues to wonder however: Should same sex marriage be legalized? To answer this, it already has been, But there are so many reasons that support this decision.

An American screen writer, Aaron Sorkin, once said, “I'm a registered Republican, I only seem liberal because I believe that hurricanes are caused by high barometric pressure and not gay marriage.” It seems prominent now the issue regarding the legalization of the same-sex marriage became one of most widely discussed topic in our contemporary culture. Unlike the earlier years where marriage was defined as a legal union between a man and a woman, the concept of marriage has now been extended to a broader context. Moreover, the issue of legalization of same-sex marriage concerns more than just the protection and expansion of individual rights and freedoms, it concerns the lifespan and mental health of LBGT adolescents who are struggling to be accepted by others. Despite all of the controversial opinions, same-sex marriage should be legalized because everyone should be treated equally under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), it prolongs the lifespan of homosexual individuals, and same-sex marriage is simply a step towards diversity acceptance.

Like what's in Selena Gomez’s song said, "The heart wants what it wants." You find someone you love and want to spend the rest of your life with, but could you imagine being told that you couldn’t marry that person you love? This is one of the struggles that the LGBT community is still facing up to this day. Denying two persons to get married just because they're homosexual is discriminating. Gladly, thirty-seven states in America have already allowed same-sex marriage. This is a huge step for the LGBT community however, it is still not enough. Some states are still prohibiting this kind of activity and even passed a law called "Defense of Marriage" Act to ban same-sex marriage in their state. I believe same-sex Marriage should be legalized in all fifty states of America because of these reasons: It is a civil right and can bring financial gain to the country’s economy.

In the bible we talk about marriage between “Adam and Eve” not “Adam and Steve”. Should same- sex married couples be given the same benefits as regular married couples? On June 26th, 2013 the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York granted the privilege for same-sex marriage to be given the same benefits as a regular married couple examples of some of the benefits would be like Medicare, Social security, and Veterans benefits. The court case became known as United states vs Windsor, Edith Windsor in her capacity as the executor of the estate of Thea Clara Spyer.