...Should same-sex marriage be legalized federally with all states required to comply? As of Feb. 9, 2015, gay marriage has been legalized in 37 U.S states. Twenty-seven percent of Americans thought same-sex marriage should be legal in 1996, according to a Gallup Poll. Fifty-five percent of Americans think it should be legal in 2014, according to the same poll. Legalizing same-sex marriage could have benefits related to an economic boost and the sanctity of marriage. Another reason it should be legal is because marriage is not only a human right, but it is also a civil right. I don’t see why the other 13 states shouldn’t be required to comply with the legalization of same-sex marriage. Many argue that the legalization of same-sex marriage would require more government spending and less revenue, but that is incorrect. The country’s economy would benefit from the legalization of same-sex marriage. The legalization of same-sex marriage has been proven to provide an economic boost to those states and countries that have made same-sex marriage legal. Government revenue from marriage comes from marriage licenses, higher income taxes in some circumstances, and decreases in costs for state benefit programs. Allowing gay couples to marry provides businesses in this industry with a large and new market to access. Nearly $260 million was injected into the New York City economy in the year following the legalization of same-sex marriage. Gay marriage tourism benefits those states which...
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...ENHANCING TAX REVENUES THROUGH SAME-SEX MARRIAGE INTRODUCTION Proponents of same-sex marriage have used arguments centered on equality, fairness, and microeconomic factors such as reducing taxes for couples who are married, pension inheritance, and Social Security benefits. Opponents of allowing same-sex couples to marry use religious, historical, and political arguments. There seems to be no common basis for one side to convince the other to change its collective mind. Opponents who use the argument that Judeo-Christian holy law declares homosexuality a sin and therefore encouraging sexual relations between people of the same sex by recognizing same-sex marriage is untenable. This argument, of course, requires belief that (1) the Judeo-Christian laws should be the basis for our federal laws, (2) they actually makes such a statement, and (3) that if they make such a statement that the proscription should be taken literally. If one doesn’t accept these assumptions, the argument isn’t compelling. Similarly, the argument that history is on the side opposing same-sex marriage presumes that there were no gay marriages historically and that what was appropriate in the past is also appropriate for the present. Proponents of same-sex marriage claim that the federal Constitution and other civil rights laws provide rights and protections for minorities equal to the rights and protections enjoyed by the majority, which are being denied to the homosexual minority. These...
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...Gay Marriage: Advocacy or Objectivity Jenay McNair ENG/147 7/19/2015 University of Phoenix Gay Marriage: Advocacy or Objectivity Do you Adam take Steve to be your lawfully wedded husband? I now announce you, man and husband. Marriage: A word that has three meanings, a representation of true love, and a cause of a national constitutional debate. Merriam Webster dictionary reads that Marriage is the relationship that exists between a husband and wife, and similar relationship between of the same sex (“Marriage”, n.d.). So why the big discussion about to same-sex couples marrying one another. Homosexual rights movement in the U.S states travels back to the 1960s where the Stonewall riots. These riots were the start of a notorious political movement during the time a when homosexuality was illegal in all 50 states. As of Feb 9, 2015, gay marriage was legalized in 37 U.S states including the District of Columbia. Even though the political movement of same-sex marriage has surpassed the right to not only be open but also to marry in the United States. People are still manipulating the argument by using religion, the wellbeing of children, and Economy issues to sabotage the right of same-sex marriage. Ultimately, Same-sex marriage has slowly become a significant factor amongst today’s society. Throughout the United States, same-sex marriage has been a touchy issue within the countless religious groups. Opposing practices such as Catholicism, Mormonism...
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...http://www.ctfamily.org/editorial10.html Same Sex Parenting Fails Children By Brian S. Brown http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-sex_marriage ------------------------------------------------- Same-sex marriage http://www.pbs.org/newshour/businessdesk/2013/03/the-economic-benefits-of-gay-m.html The Economic Benefits of Gay Marriage By M.V. Lee Badgett http://www.truenews.org/Homosexuality/same_sex_marriage_talking_points.html Same Sex Marriage Talking Points by Dr. James C. Dobson Introduction marriage is a sacred thing when the two people decided to tie the knot in the presence of religion and the law to create a a new family. but nowadays, same sex marriage is become a part of marriage. It was already legalized by 11 countries in the world, and there are also several countries that proposed legal recognition of same sex marriage and it was pending in the legislative house. Many countries in the world are forbidding the same sex marriage because there are many consideration to be taken and it is against various provisions such as culture and tradition embraced by the community, trust, and also the public mindset. Thesis statement although there are many countries against same sex marriage, but there are evidence that same sex marriage is beneficial to many society in this world because every people have their civil rights. Argument 1 many people believe that same sex marriage should not be legalized because it goes against moral. there are many conflicts...
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...issue, whether or not the same-sex marriage should be allowed, is extremely controversial and the debates never end. In this paper, I take the pro side by providing strong both qualitative and quantitative data, how the homosexual marriage can benefit society, how far they have fought for their rights, etc. Marriage is commonly construed as a legal relationship between a man and a woman or between a husband and a wife to build a new family. According to Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary, a family is “the basic unit in society having as its nucleus two or more adults living together and cooperating in the care and rearing of their own or adopted children.” In spite of this neutral definition of family, it is called neutral because the dictionary never mentions the gender of the adults; many people in our society do not picture lesbian or gay couple when they think about a family. In America, gay or lesbian couples cannot just legally marry as normal couples do in any state, except in Massachusetts; where same-sex marriage is allowed. Same-sex couples have to be ready to receive all the negative consequences because they cannot legally marry; for example, higher estate tax and insurance, difficulties in making end-of-life health care decisions for their partners, etc. But, they still have the right to create their own ‘legal’ relationship, without the limitations that state marriage laws impose. Why does the federal law still forbid the same-sex marriage? Lesbian and gay are also...
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...Arguments in Regards to Traditional Marriage Angela Richardson PHI 103 Informal Logic John Ludes April.27 2015 Arguments in Regards to Traditional Marriage There are a lot of arguments in regards to traditional marriage and allowing same-sex marriage. This essay will review an argument in regards to the stance on not changing traditional marriage and will also provide a counterargument argument on the stance of not changing traditional marriage. This essay will also evaluate and identify the different components of both arguments. There has been a lot of debate in regards to whether traditional marriage should stay in tack or if it should be alltraled. The first argument we will review is against any changes to traditional marriage and that it should remain between a man and a woman. This argument consists of the idea that marriage should stay between a man and a women in order to produces and raise children together and that if marriage is changed it will no longer benefit society as it was originally designed. The argument also states keeping traditional marriage intact does not conflict with everyone’s liberty. One of the biggest premises the argument hold is that “Marriage exists to bring a man and a woman together as husband and wife to be father and mother to any children their union produces” (para. 8). This premise is based on the fact that it requires a man and a woman to produce a child and the belief that every child does better when raised by a mother and father...
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...Marriage For All Rebecca Hillman PHI 103 Instructor Anaya 12/9/2013 While religious people feel that it is a great sin, Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, and Transgender (LGBT) marriages can be politically beneficial to politicians and lawmakers because if same-sex marriages were legalized the discrimination against homosexuals would be reduced. The over 400,000 foster children in the United States would have a better chance for a happy home, and same-sex marriages would help with the economic issues America faces. First, LGBT marriages can be politically beneficial to politicians and lawmakers because if same-sex marriages were legalized the discrimination against homosexuals would be reduced. An article on HuffingtonPost.com, by Jillian Berman (2013), states “Considering about half of Americans say they are in support of same-sex marriages.” Gallup's May 2-7 poll suggests Americans' support for gay marriage is solidifying above the majority level. Recently, Rhode Island and Delaware legalized same-sex marriage, and Minnesota is likely to follow suit. That would bring the total number of states legally recognizing same-sex marriage to 12 (Gallup Politics, May 13, 2013). Another huffintonpost.com article, by Murray Lipp, claims that “by making same-sex marriages legal, would affirm the inherent worthiness of LGBT people as valued American Citizens deserving of equal rights under the law.” Since about half of Americans support same-sex marriages, politicians would benefit...
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...homosexual? What is homosexual marriage? Homosexual is defined as same-sex; meaning ‘sexually attracted only to people of the same-sex as oneself’ (Oxford Dictionary, 2000, p. 883). Homosexual marriage is between two same-sex partners’ also known as same-sex marriage. Homosexual marriage is illegal in some countries and states on a decade of a century ago. The government and the society’s point of view towards the marriage institution should only consist of a man and a woman. The trend of homosexual couples are increasingly gaining approved in other countries but they are still not been allowed to marry. However, in 2004, Massachusetts which is a part of the America is the first state that was allowed same-sex couples to marry (Vestal, 2009). Same-sex marriage was gradually permitted in some countries. According to the Confessore and Barbaro (2011), New York has the highest rate where gay and lesbian couples get married. Due to this, it is obvious that homosexual couples wish that their relationship can be accepted by the society. Nowadays, majority of the people have no problem towards the issue of homosexuality. According to a questionnaire result that was stated in the Beijing News, 100 percent out of 83 percent of the respondents born in 1980 years to 1990 years did not disagree of homosexuality (The Star, 2012, p. 39). The purpose of this paper is to point out that homosexual couples have their rights to marry as legalizing homosexual marriage can also bring a multitude advantages...
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...thirty-five-hundred years ago” (Haggerty & Lewis). Same sex marriage has been a hot topic in the United States for a very long time. This issue is highly important because marriage is a human right and it a basic moral that all should know. Many people are against gay marriage because according to many right wing conservatives being gay is a choice and that it is against what we learn from the bible. Same sex marriage should be legalized in every state in the United States because it is a basic human right, it shows family values and anti- discrimination, will increase children adoption rates and same sex marriage will also bring financial benefits. Gay marriage should be legal in the United States because it is a basic human right. Although conservatives will continue to debate the issues of gay rights and same sex marriages for years to come, there has been many improvements. Many individuals that oppose gay marriage will “come to understand the fundamental injustice of subjecting gay and lesbian Americans to their own form of Jim Crow rather than sharing in equal rights for all” (Lampo). There is no different from what this nation did to African Americans during the Civil rights movement, to what we are doing to same-sex couples today, not allowing them to get marries. Recognized federal civil rights law in the United States is grounded in the U.S. Constitution as interpreted by the Supreme Court. By this standard, marriage has long been established as a civil right. The operative...
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...The benifits of Same-sex Marriage I. Introduction http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20141012/PC16/141019796 Marriage itself contains many different aspects of ethical values and traditions concepts. The scope of same-sex marriages issues are far-reaching than the marriage itself. It was helpful business if we legalized gay marriage. For there are many different views on the same system of marriage, and I divided into three part to discuss the benefits after legalize same-sex marriage for country, society, and individual. II. The benefits for the country A. Care about one’s human rights The U.N. High Commissioner, Navi Pillay, was quoted on February 2011: Law regard same-sex as a criminal will seriously violate the basic rights of those people (Navi Pillay, 2011)If a country could legalized same sex marriage, it may means this country really care about the importance of basic human right. Start from country, ask people to give same sex couples a different sexual orientation and basic respect. And also, give same-sex couples the same rights with heterosexual people. With this same right and equal treatment. People will be more willing to perform their social obligation. At the same time, if it is able to legalize same-sex marriage, it could also decrease discrimination. Avoid same-sex couple treated as inferior. B. Good for economy The goverment will get positive boost if gay marriage are legalized. The legalization of same-sex marriage brings boundless business...
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...in Marriage for Gay and Lesbians. Growing support for same-sex marriage allowing same-sex couples the right to marry legally has been significant. Support for same-sex marriage has increased up to 70% from 51% back in 2003 with the millennial generation, according to the Pew Research Center March 13-17, 2013. There has been an increase with generation x and baby boomers. Reasons for the increase in the support of same-sex marriage can range from, knowing someone gay or a lesbian, and recognizing same-sex couples should be able to marry whoever he or she love regardless of sexual preference not to mention infringement of one’s civil rights. Homosexuality is as natural as heterosexuality, and there is not one societal benefit for denying same-sex unions. Seems the argument against same-sex marriage it is forbidden in the Bible and thinking of the act itself. Acceptance continues to increase among generations, marriage equality will be law and such unions will be recognized. Historically marriage is seen as a heterosexual privilege, not even interracial marriage was acceptable and many people continue to believe this, regardless of the many changes in today’s world. Times have changed and advocates argue same-sex couples deserve right to the same benefits of marriage appreciated by heterosexual couple, and by denying same sex marriage is unconstitutional discrimination. On the other hand the oppositions argues changing the acceptable definition of marriage as between...
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...Gay Marriage Even in today’s world, people make a big fuss about gay marriage. When I hear or think about a marriage, all I think about is two people who are so deeply in love with each other that they want to spend their entire life together. I think gay marriage is acceptable for the good it does to the general public. Gay people are as important as any other person as they contribute in the advancement of the human lifestyle in more ways than we can imagine, such as social, economic, and religious aspects. Social Aspect of Gay Marriage We live in a society that promotes equality and no discrimination. Gay people are as important as any of us, and so are their rights and freedom. Supreme court honored them with their rights when they made same sex marriage legal. To respect and reduce intergroup prejudice, support cultural diversity and set high standards in the society, Supreme Court legalized same sex marriages. When people are not focused on defending their rights of equality they manage to spend that time to give positive, educational and loving feedback towards the society. Adoption of orphans by gay couples would be a great example. By adopting, educating and giving better future to orphans; gay people provide strong structure to the future generation. Economic Aspect of Gay Marriage American economy took a boost in some aspects once the same sex marriage got legalized. Some of industries that benefited from this are banquet, catering and tourism. For example, wedding...
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...Why Same-Sex Marriages Shall Be Legalized Paul Elander Comp II Susan Cochran 3/15/2013 Abstract The amount of support that is currently being gained for the movement of same sex-marriages within the United States as well as throughout the world is stupendous. Not only do influential political figures agree but also the medical and psychological fields are beginning to “see the light” about homosexuality. The impact of denying same-sex marriages not only violates their civil liberties but also denies them the benefits in which they normally would be entitled with the same equality and fairness of their heterosexual counterparts. Americans pride themselves with the freedom, liberty and happiness to pursue their dreams and ambitions; the same can be said for those who are homosexuals, since they are Americans as well In the United States, several states recognize same-sex marriages with varying degrees of recognition and conditions surrounding the issue. In total, same-sex marriages account for 15.7% of the population in the United States. Advocates of same sex marriage have grown over the years and have received support from many people, even from current President Barack Obama who publicly acknowledged his support for the legalization of same-sex marriage (Klein, 2012). Many arguments have been put forth for and against same-sex marriage and it is evident that supporters of gay marriage are gaining stronger grounds. Firstly, advocates state that the right to marry...
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...Same Sex -Marriage What comes to one’s mind when he or she hears same-sex marriage? Same sex marriage or gay marriage is the union of two people from the same-sex. In the United States marriage is approved, currently five states have legalized same-sex by vote to the State Legislature. The issue has been controversial, because for many people same-sex-marriage is considered immoral. Most religions see homosexuality as abnormality because of their religious believes. In the article “Gay Marriage, an Oxymoron” by Lisa Schiffren. In the article she claims that the basis for society to develop and support marriage is for people to engender and raise children in the normal form. Her allegation is that is that same-sex marriage should not be legalized because making it legal will change the definition society gives marriage, giving it a different definition that will try to make same-sex marriage equivalent to heterosexual marriage. Schifrin fails to argue in her article based on the following subjects of discussion: religion, the importance of children in marriage, the fairness of legal benefits. First Lisa Schifrin brings out religions, more specifically Judeo-Christians claims that the concept of same-sex marriage is contradictory. In her article she express in her writing. “Same-sex marriage” is inherently incompatible with our culture’s understanding of the institution. Marriage is essentially a lifelong compact between a man and a woman committed to sexual exclusivity...
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...Same-sex marriage: The many sides of legalization SAME-SEX MARRIAGE: THE MANY SIDES OF LEGALIZATION There is no doubt that the family is a vital social unit and that it is impressed with great social interest. For these two reasons alone, it is only justified that the preservation of families should be of paramount importance to the government. The government, therefore, must create laws and institute policies that will promote the welfare of families. It should see to it that families are kept away from all social evils that tend to destroy their foundation. At the heart of families, it is said, is the concept of marriage. If families are to be protected, it stands to reason that marriage should likewise be safeguarded. This begs the question: what should marriage be shielded from? One concern is the prospect of legalizing same-sex marriage. If same-sex marriage is finally legalized, it is said that it will initiate the decline of families. For one, it is said to gravely distort prevailing notions about parenthood. For another, it is against religious teachings. However, proponents of same-sex marriage counter the point by saying that same-sex marriage is beneficial to the concept of family since marriage will no longer be confined within repressive gender constructs. Same-sex couples will now be given the chance to raise their own family, adopting their own children or finding surrogate mothers or sperm donors if they choose to have their own kids. In the end, same-sex...
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