Gay Marriage Debate Summary

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First argument: Video. “Republican chokes up at Gay Marriage Debate in Washington.” Posted by Chris Cunningham on February 9, 2102. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRmw1Su21iw

In the video “Republican chokes up at Gay Marriage Debate in Washington”, Republican State Representative Maureen Walsh, representing the 16th district of Walla Walla, speaks in support of legalizing same-sex marriages in front of her colleagues during a debate in Washington DC. Maureen Walsh supports same-sex marriage equality and claims that it is against human rights to deny the right of marriage to people due to their sexual orientation. The debate on the legalization of same-sex marriage takes place in the House of Representatives in Washington D.C. At the end of the debate, the House vote 55-43 in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage.
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Third argument: Video. “Nick Faldo Calls On Tiger Woods To “Do The Mainly Thing” And Quit.” http://deadspin.com/nick-faldo-calls-on-tiger-woods-to-do-the-manly-thing-472778653

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