Gay Marriage For those who have watched the news lately, most people have probably been introduced to the topic of gay marriage, or otherwise known as same-sex marriage. Same-sex marriage is when a person, male or female, marries someone of the same gender as themselves. This topic has been highly controversial because we have those who strongly oppose and disagree with the idea, and others who are firm supporters. Those who support same-sex marriage think homosexuals should have the same equal rights as heterosexuals when it comes to marriage. Those who oppose same-sex marriage feel this idea is a terrible decision, and want to have no part of it. The controversial issue across the states is whether same-sex marriage should be legalized or
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An example of this occurred in Kentucky in 2015. Kim Davis, a county clerk in Rowan County, Kentucky, has issued marriage licenses for years. Davis’s religious background is Christian, which goes against the marriage of same-sex couples. Davis felt that marrying same-sex couples went against her religious belief, so she refused to issue marriage licenses to anyone under these circumstances. According to NBC news, Davis refused anyone in her office to issue marriage licenses of this sort, and this created conflict between freedom of religion and civil rights. (NBC News) Davis’s actions caused her to be sued by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) because she would not give marriage licenses to four same-sex couples. According to The Washington Post, Davis appeared in court because she refused to follow multiple court orders saying she had to issue the marriage licenses (Higdon). Davis could avoid going to jail if she let other deputies’ sign the marriage licenses instead of her. After a court recess, Davis failed to appear back in court. The Washington Post spoke with an attorney who said Davis, “Does not grant her authority nor would allow any employees to issue those licenses” (Higdon). Davis was sent to jail because she stood up for her religious beliefs. Davis was released from jail because the judge felt money would be raised to pay …show more content…
A couple of the positive aspects of same-sex marriage becoming legal are that same-sex couples will be able to marry just like heterosexual couples and same-sex marriage can help boost the economy. A few of the negative aspects of same-sex marriage are that this goes against some people’s religious views, people think children need to be raised by a mother and father not by parents of the same gender, and people are against using their tax dollars to support something that is forced on them without their opinion. Either way, same-sex marriage is now legal and the people have to abide by these rules whether they agree or
An example of this occurred in Kentucky in 2015. Kim Davis, a county clerk in Rowan County, Kentucky, has issued marriage licenses for years. Davis’s religious background is Christian, which goes against the marriage of same-sex couples. Davis felt that marrying same-sex couples went against her religious belief, so she refused to issue marriage licenses to anyone under these circumstances. According to NBC news, Davis refused anyone in her office to issue marriage licenses of this sort, and this created conflict between freedom of religion and civil rights. (NBC News) Davis’s actions caused her to be sued by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) because she would not give marriage licenses to four same-sex couples. According to The Washington Post, Davis appeared in court because she refused to follow multiple court orders saying she had to issue the marriage licenses (Higdon). Davis could avoid going to jail if she let other deputies’ sign the marriage licenses instead of her. After a court recess, Davis failed to appear back in court. The Washington Post spoke with an attorney who said Davis, “Does not grant her authority nor would allow any employees to issue those licenses” (Higdon). Davis was sent to jail because she stood up for her religious beliefs. Davis was released from jail because the judge felt money would be raised to pay …show more content…
A couple of the positive aspects of same-sex marriage becoming legal are that same-sex couples will be able to marry just like heterosexual couples and same-sex marriage can help boost the economy. A few of the negative aspects of same-sex marriage are that this goes against some people’s religious views, people think children need to be raised by a mother and father not by parents of the same gender, and people are against using their tax dollars to support something that is forced on them without their opinion. Either way, same-sex marriage is now legal and the people have to abide by these rules whether they agree or