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This 6-page paper, constructed in outline form, argues the merits for gay marriage, while discussing the opposing viewpoint. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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contractual relationship recognized by law" (Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary). The dictionary also defines marriage as "the state of being united to a person of the same sex in a relationship like
that of a traditional marriage (Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary). b) Other definitions of "marriage" includes "the mutual relation of married persons," and "the institution whereby individuals are joined in a
marriage" (Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary). c) Conservatives, however, dont like the idea of same-sex marriage and have sought, since President George W. Bush has come into office, to derail the
efforts to promote legal marriages among homosexual couples. The three arguments against gay marriage are 1. Its a threat to tradition (Scherer). As the Bible doesnt promote it, and in
fact bans it, the idea of gay marriage is not only an affront against tradition, its an affront against faith (Scherer). 2. Its a threat to children (Scherer). If
gay marriage is approved and melded into society, children will begin learning about homosexuality in school - this could lead to confusion in gender roles and could lead to them
becoming gay (Scherer). 3) Furthermore, its a direct threat to heterosexual marriage; it could collapse the "straight" family structure (Scherer). If the definition of a straight marriage changes, goes
the argument, straight couples will be less likely to think marriage is important, and therefore will not be as willing to stay together in marriage for the sake of the
children, and to keep the family unit together (Scherer). d) A Libertarian, writer Jane Galt, is also not in favor of homosexual marriage, and not because of the whole
"it will destroy the entire institution of marriage." (Galt). Her contention is that allowing marriage to include gays is a slippery slope - once it happens, more things (like polygamy)
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