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  • Same Sex Marriage In Order
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    Same Sex Marriage In order to address this issue, one must first define the concept or meaning of marriage. However, this is a rather subjective approach, because the way we define marriage depends on our own views and interpretations. To come straight to the point, I believe that there is no difference between same sex and traditional marriages regarding validity or moral implications. One could argue that the bond between man and woman is valid, since biologically they are able to have a child...
  • Differences Between Homosexual And Heterosexual Marriages Society
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    In today's society there are many factors that contribute to the ever-continuing social inequality of people through out Canada. It is no wonder as to why there are so many stereotypes of what is socially 'acceptable' and what isn't when the media is forcing these 'norms' into our minds. What is 'ideal' with in today's expectations isn't always attainable due the fact that everyone is different. One of the most controversial topics being discussed today is view on same sex marriage. This notorio...
  • Same Sex Marriages Alex
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    Same-Sex Marriages Alex knows that his family is unusual, to say nothing about his conception. In 1982, a family friend bicycled an oyster jar of his own sperm over to Bonnies' [Tinker] house. [Bonnie] She administered the insemination herself. Alex [Tinker] considers Bonnie and Sara [Graham] his parents. But the father occasionally takes Alex-along with his own children-hiking or biking (Shapiro and Gregory 2). This example is a prime reason of unacceptable behavior carried on by same-sex partn...
  • Arguments Against Same Sex Marriages
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    Legalization of Same-Sex Marriages Walking into a restaurant, a person sees Ralph sitting at the far corner. Ralph looks like a friendly man, so the person goes over and starts talking. The two get along instantly, finding that they have many things in common and they talk all night. Being a decent man, when the restaurant closes Ralph goes home alone, but not before getting the phone number of his new friend. The next evening, Ralph calls and the two go out for dinner at a quiet restaurant just...
  • Same Sex Marriage Supporters
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    Same Sex Marriages By Definition, It Cannot Exist What is marriage This word has different meanings for different people. To some marriage means a commitment between two people in holy matrimony, or religious marriage. To others it is just a legal contract between two people, or civil marriage. In actuality there is only one definition for a marriage. According to Websters Dictionary, a marriage is a state of living together as husband and wife joined in wedlock. Webster also identifies a husban...
  • Allowance Of Homosexual Marriage
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    Itani 1 Homosexual Marriages Homosexuals should be allowed to marry because the disallowance of it violates their constitutional rights. Marriage is an institution long recognized by our government under the right to pursue happiness, and denying that right to any couple, regardless of gender, is unconstitutional. This argument, though, is not disputed. In fact, none of the arguments raised in opposition to the allowance of homosexual marriages takes into account the constitutional rights afford...
  • Marriages Between Same Sex Couples
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    Same-sex couples should be given the same marriage / union rights as heterosexual couples, on both the state and Federal levels. With ten percent of the population in the United States being homosexuals, they should have the same rights at the other ninety percent of the population. According to a 2000 national poll, three-quarters of the United States population say that it is inevitable that same-sex couples will be allowed to marry (Lambda / VP Candidates, October 2000). An NBC poll taken in ...
  • Same Sex Marriages In 38 States
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    Marriage is legally defined and summed up as, a contract made in due form of law, by which a free man and a free woman reciprocally engage to live with each other during their joint lives, in the union which ought to exist between husband and wife. Many liberals argue that gay marriage should be legal in the United States. In the following essay I will attempt to argue why marriage between the same sexes is immoral and unjust. The first point I will talk about is how marriage is a traditional bo...
  • Same Sex Marriages In Its Own State
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    My short answer is 'no', but let me explain. Before answering what I think the situation should be, it is helpful to look at what the situation is. Currently family law is a matter left to a great extent to the states. States have the power to decide who may marry, the legal process required to do so, and what the legal consequences of that marriage are within the state. In all these matters states differ from each other. The state is limited in its actions, though, to the requirement of its own...
  • Same Sex Marriage As A Fundamental Right
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    Gay Marriage There seem to be Specific time in history where certain issues define the culture tension in a society. They become representative of large worldview and clearly emphasize the battle between divergent moral and spiritual perspectives. Homosexual marriage in the United States is one of these issues. In the past five years, there have been various threats and debates about the possibility of legalizing homosexual union. The issue took centre stage in February largely. The U. S Senate ...
  • Support Of Legalized Same Sex Marriage
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    Same-Sex Marriage Each individuals journey through life is unique. Some will make this journey alone, others in loving relationships- maybe in marriage or other forms of commitment. We need to ponder our own choices and try to understand the choices of others. Love has many shapes and colors and is not finite. It can not be measured or defined in terms of sexual orientation. (From the Statement of Affirmation and Reconciliation by the Quaker Meeting in Aotearoa, New Zealand.) Even though is it t...
  • Same Sex Marriage Pro Civil Marriage
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    Same-Sex Marriage Pro Civil marriage is enjoyed by all people in society; all people that is, excluding the ones that find love in the form of their own gender. These people are being denied the basic right of engaging in legally bound matrimony. Laws, such as this one, have been created time and time again, mostly by ignorant bigots, only to be dissolved when finally seen as immoral and unjust in the eyes of someone without hatred in their heart. It should be considered a crime in itself to den...
  • Gay Marriages
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    Should gay marriage be legal? Gay marriage should be legal because as woman and man, all individuals have the same right in society; because same-sex couples can constitute a good based family; because it is just a way to make official a common union nowadays, even with the religious issue; because it is not related to polygamy; and because love matters and it does not differ in nature according to the sex of its object or the person who experiences it. The first reason why same sex marriage sho...
  • Same Sex Marriages
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    Man + Woman = Family "The Catholic bishops of Alaska have urged their people to approve a state constitutional amendment declaring that a valid marriage may exist between one man and one woman". A decision made last February by Supreme Court Judge Peter Michalski opened the door to change the nature of marriage. It dismisses male and female sexuality as an important role in marriage. It eliminates the possibility of the procreation of children. It changes also the meaning of family (National Cat...
  • Issue Of Gay Marriage
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    The Right to Unite Sam and Alex have been together for two years. Recently, they decided that they would like to buy a house together. This has not been an easy task as their lifestyle choice has caused them complications attaining a loan. Sam and Alex are of the same sex. If they were married, as they one day hope to be, getting a home loan would not be an issue. However, because they are gay, they are unable to legalize their relationship in 48 of the 50 states. The issue of gay marriage has b...
  • Same Sex Marriage License
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    29 Nov. 1999 Same Sex Marriage, Acceptance in the United States Marriage is much more than merely a commitment to love one another. Marriage entitles financial responsibility, as well as authorized financial benefits. It is the institution that provides automatic legal protection for the spouse, including medical visitation, inheritance of a deceased spouse's property, as well as pension and other rights. Society has become accustom to what they believe is normal by their traditions and religiou...
  • Same Sex Couples Equality With Married Couples
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    The institution of marriage has been around for many years. Times have changed and society has grown as a whole. The United States has laws that prohibit same-sex marriages or do not grant them the same privileges as "traditional" marriages. You will see how behind this great nation has remained. As many countries around the world explore less traditional ways of life, the United States has been left in the dust. In the United States of America laws require that we be treated as equals. Unfortun...
  • Legalizing Same Sex Marriage
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    How do most couples show the world that they are in a loving, devoted, committed relationship How does one express that they want to spend the rest of their life with one particular person This is normally done through a marriage, celebrated by a wedding, certified by a marriage license. Homosexuals are human; therefore they are capable of loving another person just as any heterosexual human. Yet, homosexuals are unable to obtain a marriage license anywhere in this country at this time. This nee...
  • Same Sex Marriages 3 4
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    For thousands of years, most cultures around the world have recognized marriage as a union between men and women. In the majority of modern nations, including the United States, same-sex couples cannot be legally married. Several gay couples unsuccessfully filed lawsuits in the latter half of the twentieth century against various states for not allowing them to marry. However, same-sex marriage were never considered possible in the United States until three same-sex couples challenged Hawaii's m...
  • Same Sex Marriages
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    Taylor and Aaron were a match made in heaven. They met for the first time in a biology lab while high school and were inseparable. For years they were best of friends and while in college, decided to date. A spark occurred for the two and after a few years they decided to take the next step and make their love official, get married. But they have one problem. Taylor and Aaron are both males and many states do not legally recognize same sex marriages. So what do they do now? In this paper, I will...

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