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    Same-sex marriage in the U.S. is argued in the courts and homes quite a bit nowadays. The reason it is argued so much is because people believe it is wrong and should not be legalized in the United States. So many people think that it is wrong because their religion conflicts it, or just doesn’t add up to them. A religion that gay marriage conflicts with is usually Christianity. In James 4:12, G*D says “There is only one lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you-who are

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    After the controversy of how Michael Sam’s football carrier will be affected because he came out about being gay, Dale Hansen responded with a commentary expressing, “You beat a woman and drag her down a flight of stairs, pulling her hair out by her roots? You are the fourth guy taken in the NFL draft. You kill people while driving drunk? That guy is welcome. Players accused of rape and pay the woman to go away? You lie to police trying to cover up a murder? We are comfortable with that. You love

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    “How My View on Gay Marriage Changed” At the time, gay marriage is a steaming hot topic of discussion in the United States. The right of marriage between man and man or woman and woman is one of the most controversial debates in the history of America. On several locations around the globe, fore an example in europe, gay marriage is a legal act. But should homosexuals have the same rights as “normal” people when it comes to marriage? A lot of different reasons why gays should not be able to get

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    said “Marriage is a human right, not a heterosexual privilege” speaking up for marriage equality among others. The impact of the written word on the civil rights issue of marriage equality can be seen through in both literary and expository pieces. Poetry has influenced the progress of marriage equality. More and more people are beginning to voice their opinions, and a main outlet is poetry. Audrey Draven asks “Why…marriage is for the straight, but not the gay?” in her poem titled “Gay Marriage

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    occurrences where adults are expressing their opinions of their homosexual parents. They voicing their opinions now because as adults they have their own voice. As children they didn’t have a voice or anyone to stand up for them in the social battle of gay marriage. A story that was published in January 15 made a point that “As children, they (we) are not allowed to express their (our) disagreement, pain and confusion,” Stefanowicz, one of the adult speaking up explained. (Brown) As an advocate for LGBT

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    The fight towards marriage equality has been a long and arduous. Even though the generation of millennials that are rising in numbers using social media (Edwards-Levy), the political spectrum lack the support needed to making these changes that are long overdue implemented. In the face of the social stigma against gay marriage, Rob Portman courageously defied the stringent borders of conservatism to highlight the importance of marriage equality. Although he faced dire consequences regarding support

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    Why Gay Marriage Is Wrong for Georgia

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    word of the bible and will furthermore try to emulate as much of this lifestyle as possible. However, going by these belief systems and knowing that Georgia is predominantly a Christian state, gay marriage simply does not fit into our southern lifestyle here in Georgia. Georgians should not support gay marriage in this state because it violates the natural laws of the universe, it violates the word of god and his teachings in the bible, and it robs the children the opportunity to actually have a normal

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    classified into these factors. Bernie Sanders, and Donald Trump, are two candidates that disagree on topics such as abortion, and same sex marriage, whilst agreeing on higher taxation for the wealthy. The practice of abortion, and specifically the women 's’ legal choice, is currently a controversial topic. The two sides to this argument are “pr- life”, and “pro-choice”. In 2012 Bernie Sanders said “we are not returning to the days of back-room abortions, when countless women died or were maimed.

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    I pro gay marriage II discriminatory treats people differently Violates laws III Being gay isn't a problem Gays aren't a hassle Their are much bigger problems IV Violates basic civil rights equality All about hate V Against people's beliefs might change traditional marriage Goes against people's religion VI different form of segregation. I believe that gay marriage is a right that all Americans can choose to have. Even if you are not homosexual each and every american

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    America today is gripped in the controversial debate regarding gay rights; specifically, the right for two people who are of the same sex such as a man and man or woman and woman to be joined in the legal bond of marriage. The points of contention are largely separated into 4 main categories. The sanctity of the institution known as 'Marriage', the benefits gained from being married, family structure, and the growing impact of our society on a religious institution. As of June 26th, 2015, the issue

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