Gay Marriage

Paper Summary:

The paper examines how the issue of gay marriage has become a deeply divisive issue in the United States, and has polarized its politics as well as its society to some extent. This is mainly because the opponents of gay marriage suggest that same-sex marriages threaten the "time-honored institution" of marriages between man and woman and the traditional concept of a family. The writer argues that these arguments are based on false assumptions, religious prejudice, and intolerance of minority views. The writer proposes that such opposition to gay marriages is a violation of the guarantee of equal rights and equal protection to all citizens provided in the US Constitution and there is no justification for not allowing gay marriages.

From the Paper:

"One of the basic reasons behind the opposition to gay marriage is the false assumption by some people that homosexuality is a "choice" rather than a natural inclination. This is so obviously a wrong assumption. No one "chooses" his or her sexual orientation. As a matter of fact, in view of the disadvantages faced by gay people in our society, no one in their right mind would voluntarily choose to be a homosexual since such a lifestyle provides them with no advantages whatsoever."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Johnson, Ramon. "Federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)." About, Inc.. 2006. March 13, 2006. <http://gaylife.about.com/cs/gaymarriage/i/doma.htm>
• ---------. "Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA)." About, Inc. 2006. March 13, 2006. <http://gaylife.about.com/cs/gaymarriage/i/fma.htm>
• Marcel, Joyce. "Twelve Reasons Against a Ban on Homosexual Marriages." Common Dreams News Center. February 26, 2004. March 13, 2006. <http://www.commondreams.org/views04/0226-08.htm>
• "President Calls for Constitutional Amendment Protecting Marriage." The White House Website. February 24, 2004. March 13, 2006. <http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/02/20040224-2.html>
• Robinson, B.A. "Is Same-Sex Marriage A Bad Idea? Seven Reasons Why They Are Undesirable." Religious Tolerance.org. April 10, 2004. March 13, 2006. <http://www.religioustolerance.org/hom_marint2.htm>

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