Article Critique: The Conservative Case For Gay Marriage
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Why same-sex marriage is an American Value.
Critique
Theodore B. Olson (2010), a former United States Solicitor General, who served under President George W. Bush, attempts to persuade a federal court to invalidate Proposition 2, which banned same sex marriage in California. In his article “The conservative Case for Gay Marriage”, the widower of the writer Barbara Olson, murdered during 9/11, argues, from a conservative point of view, that it should be a right for one to marry a person of the same sex. It is very important to shed the light on this issue for gay relationships have been represented openly lately, and are no longer considered as weird or bizarre. It is thus absolutely fundamental …show more content…
In fact, to prove his point Olson used a powerful and compelling argumentation in favor of gay marriage. He enlightened the reader that this issue is not only a social problem but it involves culture, history, and tolerance of the peoples’ differences. His paper has strong persuasive arguments that are well measured, methodical, well evidenced and critical. The author states that he is a conservative person however; on this issue he takes a liberal state of mind. He is clearly subjective in his writing for he shares in paragraph 26 the reactions to his lawsuit. “I have certainly heard anger, resentment and hostility, and words like “betrayal” and other pointedly graphic criticism.” The paper is well focused on its goal and honest for it is sure not easy for Olson to criticize his loyal conservative friends and act against their believes when he actually belongs to that party. Moreover, Mr. Olson's rhetorical repetitive question “… on the basis of their sexual orientation?” in paragraphs 8 and 13 is used to emphasize the importance of acceptance of others and overcoming the differences when it comes to the sexual orientation which is a very private matter. He also shocks the reader by ending his article stating that the gay marriage is not an issue about opened and so called closed minded people but it is an American issue, thus relating this topic to all Americans all …show more content…
Legal marriage is a matter of essential universal and equal rights. Despite all, fairness and dignity of gay couples should be respected. Here are some ethical and social arguments for the legislation of gay marriage that would benefit us all. Studies have constantly revealed that married people tend to be better off financially, emotionally, psychologically and even medically. Moreover, psychologically, the feature of marriage establishes official and public relationships that make it easier for people to support each other, giving them the capability and skill to grow stronger. The support can be on different levels, especially in hard situations like medical issues. The chosen life partner would be able to take things in charge. Moreover, we all know that gay couples adopt babies. When it would come to adopting and raising the children, they would be living in a steady married household making them feel like any other of their classmates. In addition allowing same sex marriage would assist to a better integration of their relationships into society. Therefore, if two people are committed and are able to create a suitable union and provide love and care for their families then why not let them marry? It would do good to the stability and consistency of our society in
Why same-sex marriage is an American Value.
Critique
Theodore B. Olson (2010), a former United States Solicitor General, who served under President George W. Bush, attempts to persuade a federal court to invalidate Proposition 2, which banned same sex marriage in California. In his article “The conservative Case for Gay Marriage”, the widower of the writer Barbara Olson, murdered during 9/11, argues, from a conservative point of view, that it should be a right for one to marry a person of the same sex. It is very important to shed the light on this issue for gay relationships have been represented openly lately, and are no longer considered as weird or bizarre. It is thus absolutely fundamental …show more content…
In fact, to prove his point Olson used a powerful and compelling argumentation in favor of gay marriage. He enlightened the reader that this issue is not only a social problem but it involves culture, history, and tolerance of the peoples’ differences. His paper has strong persuasive arguments that are well measured, methodical, well evidenced and critical. The author states that he is a conservative person however; on this issue he takes a liberal state of mind. He is clearly subjective in his writing for he shares in paragraph 26 the reactions to his lawsuit. “I have certainly heard anger, resentment and hostility, and words like “betrayal” and other pointedly graphic criticism.” The paper is well focused on its goal and honest for it is sure not easy for Olson to criticize his loyal conservative friends and act against their believes when he actually belongs to that party. Moreover, Mr. Olson's rhetorical repetitive question “… on the basis of their sexual orientation?” in paragraphs 8 and 13 is used to emphasize the importance of acceptance of others and overcoming the differences when it comes to the sexual orientation which is a very private matter. He also shocks the reader by ending his article stating that the gay marriage is not an issue about opened and so called closed minded people but it is an American issue, thus relating this topic to all Americans all …show more content…
Legal marriage is a matter of essential universal and equal rights. Despite all, fairness and dignity of gay couples should be respected. Here are some ethical and social arguments for the legislation of gay marriage that would benefit us all. Studies have constantly revealed that married people tend to be better off financially, emotionally, psychologically and even medically. Moreover, psychologically, the feature of marriage establishes official and public relationships that make it easier for people to support each other, giving them the capability and skill to grow stronger. The support can be on different levels, especially in hard situations like medical issues. The chosen life partner would be able to take things in charge. Moreover, we all know that gay couples adopt babies. When it would come to adopting and raising the children, they would be living in a steady married household making them feel like any other of their classmates. In addition allowing same sex marriage would assist to a better integration of their relationships into society. Therefore, if two people are committed and are able to create a suitable union and provide love and care for their families then why not let them marry? It would do good to the stability and consistency of our society in