GAY MARRIAGE
In 1973 Maryland became the first state to ban same-sex marriage. In 1996 27% disagreed to
make it legal, compared to 2015, 60% agreed it was right. (Bush) On May 17, 2004, Tanya McCloskey
and Marcia Kadish were the first legal gay marriage to happen in the United States (Alan Cooperman,
Jonathan Finer, Fred Barbash). On June 26, 2015, the US Supreme Court passed the law that the US
Constitution in all 50 states allows same-sex marriage. Before same-sex marriage was completely ruled
to be allowed in all 50 states, 38 states had it to be legal, 12 did not. Of course there is always two sides
to each debate, you’re against it or for it. Supreme court had a to have a good reason to allow gay
marriage in all 50 states, …show more content…
President Obama says it would strengthen all communities by offering dignity and equality
to all same-sex couples and their families. (Chappell)
What does the future hold for same sex marriage? We get a new president in 2016, it could all
change in the matter of one opinion, and each state could see bad things in same sex marriage. Supreme
Court could lose members that were in favor of it, then gain ones that find it bad. Although don’t take it
into completely getting shut out, it maybe just certain states. Say those 38 states keep it legal and the
other 12 still believed to keep it illegal. As those 12 states could take each marriage license away, make
the same sex relationships renew their license in a different state, more money and work. Even bringing
the consideration of “oh I don’t want to live in the United States they don’t believe in our …show more content…
(Freedom
to Marry ) Although out of the twenty one, Finland signed in 2015 but doesn’t come effective till 2017. If
we do receive another democrat as president, no worries of the gay marriage changing to illegal again in
certain states. The 2012 Democratic Party Platform states say they support all of the rights all families
should have equal respect, responsibilities, and protections under the laws. They support marriage
equality and support the movement to secure equal treatment under law for same sex couples.
(Republicanviews) If we do have another Republican for president doesn’t necessarily mean the law will
change. In 2004, President Bush stated, “in our country marriage has been defined at the state level for
200 years and we believe I should continue to be there.” Republicans and Democrats have many
different views. If the Supreme Court did have the law come up again to vote and made it illegal it may
change again after 8 year term is over, this law could go back and forth for
In 1973 Maryland became the first state to ban same-sex marriage. In 1996 27% disagreed to
make it legal, compared to 2015, 60% agreed it was right. (Bush) On May 17, 2004, Tanya McCloskey
and Marcia Kadish were the first legal gay marriage to happen in the United States (Alan Cooperman,
Jonathan Finer, Fred Barbash). On June 26, 2015, the US Supreme Court passed the law that the US
Constitution in all 50 states allows same-sex marriage. Before same-sex marriage was completely ruled
to be allowed in all 50 states, 38 states had it to be legal, 12 did not. Of course there is always two sides
to each debate, you’re against it or for it. Supreme court had a to have a good reason to allow gay
marriage in all 50 states, …show more content…
President Obama says it would strengthen all communities by offering dignity and equality
to all same-sex couples and their families. (Chappell)
What does the future hold for same sex marriage? We get a new president in 2016, it could all
change in the matter of one opinion, and each state could see bad things in same sex marriage. Supreme
Court could lose members that were in favor of it, then gain ones that find it bad. Although don’t take it
into completely getting shut out, it maybe just certain states. Say those 38 states keep it legal and the
other 12 still believed to keep it illegal. As those 12 states could take each marriage license away, make
the same sex relationships renew their license in a different state, more money and work. Even bringing
the consideration of “oh I don’t want to live in the United States they don’t believe in our …show more content…
(Freedom
to Marry ) Although out of the twenty one, Finland signed in 2015 but doesn’t come effective till 2017. If
we do receive another democrat as president, no worries of the gay marriage changing to illegal again in
certain states. The 2012 Democratic Party Platform states say they support all of the rights all families
should have equal respect, responsibilities, and protections under the laws. They support marriage
equality and support the movement to secure equal treatment under law for same sex couples.
(Republicanviews) If we do have another Republican for president doesn’t necessarily mean the law will
change. In 2004, President Bush stated, “in our country marriage has been defined at the state level for
200 years and we believe I should continue to be there.” Republicans and Democrats have many
different views. If the Supreme Court did have the law come up again to vote and made it illegal it may
change again after 8 year term is over, this law could go back and forth for