Homosexual Marriage
Homosexual Marriage
Jeannette Angus
PHI 103
John Anthony
April 29, 2013
One of the biggest debates in the United States for the last few years has been whether or not homosexuals should be able to marry. Though there are many reasons on both sides of the fence the biggest debate regarding homosexual marriage are both personal beliefs, that all should be treated equally, and then of course religion. A few good reasons that some believe homosexuals should be able to get married is the fact that homosexuality is not a choice, and that homosexual spouses are not allowed the same basic tools and support that comes with marriage. Homosexual marriage is a battle that has been won in only a few states as many others fight for the right in their own hometowns. So the question is: Should homosexuals be able to marry?
Homosexuality is not a choice and they just want the same equality as heterosexuals. It has been stated and made factual that homosexuals do not choose their sexual orientation anymore then a person can choose to be left or right handed. Meaning people have no choice in their sexual orientation. So why is there a battle between right and wrong, why do so many believe that homosexuality is a learned trait? It’s all in the way they were raised to think. There is no logical reason as to why homosexuals as individuals should not have the same equality as a heterosexual individual when equality is a big part of our constitution, you should not be able to strip a productive to society individual from their rights based solely on their sexual orientation. If a person cannot be fired from a job or denied a spot in school based on their sexuality then why strip them from something as simple as marriage, its still equality. Homosexuals share love, families, and values with each other just as heterosexual couples do, why they are denied the ability to share the rest of their lives with them through matrimony is up in the air with the conservatives who are confused
Jeannette Angus
PHI 103
John Anthony
April 29, 2013
One of the biggest debates in the United States for the last few years has been whether or not homosexuals should be able to marry. Though there are many reasons on both sides of the fence the biggest debate regarding homosexual marriage are both personal beliefs, that all should be treated equally, and then of course religion. A few good reasons that some believe homosexuals should be able to get married is the fact that homosexuality is not a choice, and that homosexual spouses are not allowed the same basic tools and support that comes with marriage. Homosexual marriage is a battle that has been won in only a few states as many others fight for the right in their own hometowns. So the question is: Should homosexuals be able to marry?
Homosexuality is not a choice and they just want the same equality as heterosexuals. It has been stated and made factual that homosexuals do not choose their sexual orientation anymore then a person can choose to be left or right handed. Meaning people have no choice in their sexual orientation. So why is there a battle between right and wrong, why do so many believe that homosexuality is a learned trait? It’s all in the way they were raised to think. There is no logical reason as to why homosexuals as individuals should not have the same equality as a heterosexual individual when equality is a big part of our constitution, you should not be able to strip a productive to society individual from their rights based solely on their sexual orientation. If a person cannot be fired from a job or denied a spot in school based on their sexuality then why strip them from something as simple as marriage, its still equality. Homosexuals share love, families, and values with each other just as heterosexual couples do, why they are denied the ability to share the rest of their lives with them through matrimony is up in the air with the conservatives who are confused
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