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The Debate For Gay Marriage

THE DEBATE FOR GAY MARRIAGE
VEDA LEWIS
Neil Mercurius
COM125 Utilizing Information in College Writing
March 18, 2007


Thesis: Same-sex marriage has been a hot topic in recent debates. Gay couples are speaking out more about their rights and have expressed interest in wanting to marry. Then there is the religious side of the issue, whether gay marriage, as well as homosexuality is morally acceptable.
I. Institute of Marriage
A. History of Homosexuality
1. The beginning of homosexuality’s existence.
B. Debates on same-sex marriages
1. States that have approved same-sex marriages/ civil unions
2. Senates proposal to amend the constitution of marriage to male and female
II. Arguments for same-sex marriages
1. Benefits of Civil Unions
III. Arguments against same-sex marriages
1. Moral Issue
2. Downfall of Traditional Marriage
3. Issues of Raising Children

IV. Ongoing debate on same-sex marriage

Marriage 1

The debate for gay marriage has been a hot issue in recent political talks and campaigns. Over the past few years it has become an important issue for candidates to deal with. The gay community has spoken out about their rights to marry and receive the same benefits as those of traditionally married couples, male to female. So whose right and whose wrong, well that depends on which state you live, personal and religious beliefs. Inside this paper over the next few pages we’ll find out the facts and issues of both sides of this entangled story.

The history of homosexuality began long before the issue of gay marriage ever

came into view. The word homosexuality dates back to the 19th century by a German

psychologist. ( The adjective homosexual can be used to describe individuals' sexual

orientation, sexual history, or self-identification. Many people reject all usage of

"homosexual" as too clinical and dehumanizing, as the word only refers to one's sexual

behavior, and does not...