Homosexual Marriage

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This paper puts forward the case of homosexual marriage. It discusses the history of sexual desire dating from the days of Plato and the right of every human being to be able to fulfill his sexual desire and live a happy life. It analyzes the concept of marriage in general, examining how in many cases people do not actually marry for love and how homosexual couples may, like heterosexual couples desire to share financial assets and responsibilities. It reviews the legalization of gay marriages around the world and analyzes why in particular America is a sex-ambivalent society, alternately fascinated and repelled by sexuality. It contains an extensive literature review and the author's personal opinions.

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"Gay couples, elated not to have to hide or to face the stigma of being viewed as sick or criminal, will have a psychological burden lifted from their shoulders. This sort of humane support of other human beings, no matter how different they might be from oneself, should bring a contagious elevation of spirit to any soul that desires to feel at peace in the world. Those who oppose gay marriage, should look closely at their motivation. Is their own sense of masculinity at stake? How can the sexual preferences of others harm them? Do they feel threaten simply because they are not sure of their own convictions about their sexuality or moral beliefs?"

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