Should same sex marriage be legalized?

Should same sex marriage be legalized?

A topic debated throughout the country.  Is it legal? Is it ethical? Should it be allowed?

The Pros:

• Denying the right to marry to homosexuals is a violation of religious freedom.  Remember, there is supposed to be a separation of Church and State in the US and civil and religious marriages are two separate institutions.

• All couples, homosexual or not, should be able to enjoy the benefits of marriage.  Why should a couple be denied joint ownership, medical decision-making, etc, just because of their sexual preference?

• Nowadays, homosexuality is an accepted lifestyle with a proven biological cause.

• To deny marriage to same sex couples is discrimination to a minority.

• Allowing same sex marriage will not hurt society or anyone individually.

• Marriage is a union between two people who love each other.

• Same sex marriage encourages people to have strong family values and give up high-risk sexual lifestyles.

 The Cons:

• Most religions consider homosexuality a sin.

• People argue to would weaken the definition and respect for the institution of marriage.

• It would further weaken the traditional family values essential to our society.

• It would allow for other changes in marriage laws, like pologamy.

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