The Legalization Of Same Sex Marriage

In my parents bedroom, on the shelf of their armoire computer desk is a 1961 Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary. In that dictionary is the definition of marriage, the state of being married, the mutual relation between husband and

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

"Marriage isn't between a man and woman, but between love and love." Gay marriage should be legalized in every state because homosexuals deserve the same equal rights as heterosexuals. Nobody should be told who they can and cannot marry. Everyone deserves a chance to be happy and not legalizing marriage is taking that opportunity away from homosexuals who want to get married.

In 2004, Connecticut, Iowa, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York, the District of Columbia and two Native American tribal jurisdictions have legalized same sex marriages. As the years go on, more and more same sex couples will continue to fight for their right to marry who they choose and more states will eventually allow same sex couples their rights to marry whomever they choose (Koppelman, 2004).

As you know Mr. Prime Minister, one of the most relevant issues around the world these days is the legalization Gay Marriage. Many counties are beginning to allow same sex couples the right to marry out of understanding that all citizens have the right to be with who they love in a legal union. You are the Prime Minister of one of the most progressed, advanced and liberal country in the Middle East and I’d like to ask you to act on Marriage Equality for the gay community. Gay Marriage should be legalized all over the country because it will promote equal human rights, help decrease gay teenage suicide rates and increase the number of children adopted around the world.

It was in 1993 in Hawaii that “same sex marriage” reappeared, and it went to the top of the movement. In this case, it was because three same-sex couples filed a

Finally, in 2008 on May 18th, Massachusetts became the very first state to legalize gay marriage in the United States of America. The court finally was able to see that denying the LGBT community the right to marry was unconstitutional because it denied people their dignity as well as

The legalization of same sex marriage has been fuming since the 20th century. Gay marriage is very important to this society, gay marriage is when someone who is the same sex wants to get married and love each other. Gay marriage is relevant as to regular marriage. Legalizing same sex marriage is very difficult because of discrimination, religious reasoning or people who just don't support it at all. Even though people don't support gay marriage one hundred percent everyone should have the opportunity and benefits to enjoy to love and marry who they want.

Marriage is considering to be several distinct aspects of life: friendship and companion ship, sexual relations, love, conversation, procreation and child-rearing, and mutual responsibility. Making compromises and putting someone else first rather than yourself. My view on the purpose of marriage is being able to wake up to your best friend every day, being able to buy your first home together, plan for children, plan your future together as one and to be happy. there are other views on what the purpose is for marriage. From a religious view, the purpose of marriage is to reflect the relationship of the Godhead and to serve him, it is traditionally displayed as a marriage only between a male and

The most important cultural development in America in the last twenty-five years has definitely been the legalization of gay marriage. Few other issues in public policy have resulted in such a dramatic shift in public opinion as the controversy same-sex marriage and the rights that come along with the institute of marriage. The decade of the seventies was the time when numerous state statutes materialized defining marriages to only be valid between and man and a woman. Later in the nineties and on into two-thousands waves of political blocks on freedom to marry were instituted. Many states in the country began to pass increasingly restrictive statutes which were believed to promote unequal treatment of legally married same-sex couples. These statutes deprived them of the same protections and responsibilities that traditional marriages were guaranteed. Fortunately the Supreme Court made a historic ruling on June 26, 2015, that grants same sex couples an equal right to marry nationwide and creates a philosophical swing in law and our public attitude. The ruling has already created the most important yet contentious new constitutional liberty in more than a generation. This decision will forever alters our nation’s history and will rework the way society defines the traditional family, which means a significant impact on our culture. The freedom to marry is the most important cultural development in American history today because marriage is a protected commitment to liberty,

Have you ever seen something in society that just angers you and you wish it would change? Well I have, and it is the ban on same sex marriage. Homosexuals should be able to get married. I believe this because the main opposition of this are hypocrites, there are actions that are worse than same sex marriage that are legal, and there is nothing wrong with it.

The United States has been constructed around the ideas of sovereignty and free will. There were many movements that have taken place in history that have made this country’s policy on freedom so unique; unique in how the citizens value their morals. An every day American would think that being with the same sex is not normal, or is frowned upon. Recent studies show that half of all Americans believe that gay men and lesbians have a constitutional right to marry (Craighill). Same-sex marriage has caused many conflicts around the country and even the world with multiple stand points. World views on same-sex marriage are changing day to day. “Of the 15 countries worldwide to permit gay men and lesbians to marry, eight have done so since 2010.” (Desilver) It is becoming no longer acceptable to discriminate these couples, therefore the legalization of same- sex marriage should be universal. With the help of religious leaders, world role models, and many politicians, same-sex marriage can be influenced positively, and also help bring light to this modern acceptance. The legalization of same-sex marriage should be made in every state without any rules or regulations that come with the ability to be married.

Ever since the time when America studied family values and focused on healthy and important influences, marriage was considered to be between man and woman holding a physical and spiritual bond between each other, not between man and man and woman and woman. Some may see marriage as between two people of the same gender, or what is known as same-sex marriage. This form of marriage became popular in the U.S. during the 1960’s and 1970’s due to the urge of legalization coming from many American citizens at the time. (“The Long Road to Marriage Equality”) Same-sex marriage became state-legal in 2004 with the first state being Massachusetts and became legal nationwide in June of 20154. This topic createsd controversy due to the fact

At the beginning of President Barak Obama’s presidential career, he believed that marriage was to be between a man and a woman. His views have become consistently more supportive of same-sex marriage over time. Putting him at odds with many social conservatives, he is currently in full support of same-sex marriage. This complete reversal of President Obama’s views symbolizes the general social shift of same-sex marriage views in today’s society. The legalization of same-sex marriage has been a raging battle of concern since the late twentieth century, but has become a prominent subject in today’s society. While many are still in disagreement with the legalization of same-sex marriage, there has been an evident rise of the same-sex marriage supporters within the last couple of years. The Human Right’s Campaign generated what may be considered a major reason for this rise in support. The red sea of equal signs that spread through Facebook in 2013 was more than just a Facebook meme; the red equal sign was brought about in solidarity of gay marriage; this equal sign was a form of symbolic politics. Beginning in March of 2013, over 10 million members of Facebook began changing their profile picture to this meme to show their individual support. President Obama was able to “mobilize his fans” through the internet to receive information, similarly, the Human Rights Campaign was able to mobilize their supporters to show their support of same-sex marriage from anywhere (Antoci). This

Same-sex marriage has been a long debated issue in the United States. Since the nationwide legalization of same-sex marriage in countries such as Holland, Belgium, and Canada American gay couples have been pushing harder for equal marriage rights under the law. Opponents claim that allowing same-sex unions would not only lead to less stable marriages and higher divorce rates for heterosexual couples, but also precipitate an economic crisis. Marriage is intended to be the mechanism by which humans divide and pass on property; same-sex marriage disrupts the traditional practice of passing property on to one’s children. (Allen, 961) However, the breakdown in the economic and social fabric opponents of same-sex marriage fear will not occur. Research shows that same-sex unions greatly benefit the economy at several levels and in many ways. I believe that legalizing same-sex marriage will boost the nations economy by tax revenues, adoption fess, and increases in tourism.