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Even as the numbers of gay rights advocates climb, it seems as though not everyone is a fan. The majority of America is still not amused by the display of liberalism, and continues to oppose the unfathomable shift from the conventional.

In a recent Fox News poll, it was shown that Americans oppose same-sex marriage by an overwhelming 66 to 25 percent margin. The results also showed that a majority of Americans also supported an amendment to the Constitution that would virtually ban gay marriage altogether (foxnews.com).  In a similar Zogby poll, an internationally trusted strategic information database, it was found that by a 51 to 43 percent margin, voters agreed that a constitutional amendment was in order that would  limit marriage to the union of a man and a woman (zogby.com) Clearly, the idea that Americans prefer that homosexuals be allowed to marry is a fallacy.

It is possible that such strong opposition exists because same-sex marriage threatens the traditional marriage and family.  The change is so potentially harmful because the current conventional marriage between heterosexuals is the standard of measurement for society.  If this standard is discarded, the entire definition of our society could fall into a chasm of confusion and chaos. According to the Family Research Council (FRC), “homosexual marriage is an empty pretense that lacks the fundamental sexual complementariness of male and female (FRC).” The effects of altering the basic concepts of sexuality within our civilization could be detrimental.

The Family Research Council eloquently states, “Homosexual marriage is a potent political issue with opponents ever more dedicated to preserving the traditional marriage.” Clearly, this fact continues to hold true. The opposition to the potentially disastrous plea for same-sex rights perserveres, and as long as this continues, America can feel safe and secure.

this is how i feel about same-sex marriage.

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As the “War on Civil Rights” rages on, homosexuals are gathering support and ammunition, rallying their troops and charging into the heat of the battle.  Brandished with swords of…political correctness and canons loaded with…equality, this growing force is beginning to batter the doors of the White House with its cries.  However, the US government continues to turn a deaf ear to the cacophony. After suffering long and fighting hard,  the homosexuals should no longer be denied their basic human rights.

According to Lambda Legal, “marriage provides protections for couples who have made a lifelong commitment to take care of and be responsible for each other (LL).” Same-sex couples are denied the rights that heterosexual couples enjoy based on their gender alone, and have no way to obtain these rights outside of marriage. For example, same-sex couples cannot visit a dying partner in the hospital, because said partner is not considered “family.” A homosexual life-partner also cannot make medical decisions for a partner in a coma, get family medical leave to care for an ill partner, or save the home or any possessions that that partner might leave behind in the event of death.  These rights should not be considered “priveleges” exclusive to the heterosexual population.

Dignity USA reiterates, “These families deserve the same level of protection as heterosexual couples (DUSA).” Variations of domestic partnerships and recognitions of commitment are offered in some states and municipalities. However, the majority of these are disregarded as worthless if the state line is crossed, and they fail to offer any of the protections or benefits that a heterosexual marriage license would offer. These acknowledgements of support and commitment are also unhealthy for the psyche of homosexual couples, because they generally are perceived as less than a full marriage.  According to Bell and Weinburg, the self-esteem of a homosexual is exponentially lowered by the lack of acceptance he or she receives (Bell/Weisenburg, Exploring the Dimensions of Human Sexuality, pg.58), and the virtually useless certificate a same-sex couple may obtain as an effort to recognize its commitment has a detrimental effect on the participants.

The sweat, blood, and tears continue to pour out on our nation as same-sex couples persist in battling for their rights. These rights undeniably should be free for any citizen of our country to enjoy, and not simply reserved priveleges for heterosexual couples.  We can all hope that the battalions of troops will perservere in making our country a more open-minded arena, that our bull-headed and previously morally bound government will eventually wise-up, and that our very well-dressed soldiers will soon come home victorious.

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In present-day America, more and more people are whole-heartedly supporting gay marriage. Rallies, protests, and the general media are throwing themselves in front of the homosexual bullet. Defensively shouting that “marriage is about love,” and that “gay rights are civil rights,” the vast majority of America’s citizens are blindly waving their picket signs without considering the havoc that legalizing gay marriage would bring. Contrary to obscenely popular belief, gay marriage is not a civil right, and would permanently damage this country if allowed.

Gay rights supporters frequently make the claim that America is denying the homosexual population its civil rights. True, the Constitution does state that it is illegal to “discriminate based on age, race, or gender.”  True, homosexuals, like the rest of Americans, are completely entitled to the right to marry. However, according to the Family Research Council (FRC), “no citizen has the unrestricted right to marry whoever they want.” A parent cannot marry their child, a brother cannot marry his sister, two or more spouses cannot marry, and a one cannot marry the spouse of another. If homosexuality is allowed, what stops any of these groups to begin vying for its “civil rights” as well?  These restrictions exist to protect society on the whole, and the consequences of eliminating them are much more vast than proclaiming that “love is love” can negate.

Not only would society be permanently damaged by legalizing gay marriage, but the children caught in the crossfire of these exchanges would be as well. Reported in a 2004 study (ADF), male couples will be 50% more likely to divorce than opposite-sex couples. The divorce rates of opposite sex couples are already crippling, and the children adopted into the clearly more transitory and volatile same-sex relationships would have a very slim chance at stability.

Unfortunately, the push for gay rights only strengthens, and the picket signs are becoming even more vivid and rainbow-coloured. What Americans must realize is that the consequences of legalizing such a catastrophic change would damage our country in multiple aspects.  This controversial issue spans beyond the demands of “love,” and into the standards of our country.

Personally, I believe that homosexuality is both a physically and emotionally harmful practice to the persons who engage in it and society at large, if left to spread.

Although Hollywood is consistently advertizing images of the happy, healthy, well-adjusted homosexual, the media is not depicting the instability, promiscuity, and unhealthy and risky sex practices, factors that greatly increase the incidence of serious and incurable sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including hepatitis, HPV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and AIDS. Although heterosexuals are by no means immune to these risks, statistics show that homosexuals are most likely to engage in loose, promiscuous relationships that are precarious to their health.

Not only are homosexual relationships and marriages harmful to the physical health of those involved, but they are also harmful to the emotional psyche of homosexuals and those around them. Studies show that homosexual men are two times as likely to beat their partners as heterosexual men (VirtueOnline). In many cases, this abuse is more damaging emotionally than physically. Studies also show that homosexuals are more likely to have mental illnesses. There are many speculations as to why this occurs, but the most conclusive answer is that “widespread prejudice against homosexual people causes them to be unhappy or worse, mentally ill” (D. Bailey).

Physically and emotionally, homosexuality has proven itself to be dangerous.  This practice cannot be allowed to legalize itself and make its way into the “conventional” American lifestyle. Homosexual relationships will always occur and are not a new concept. However, American government would be legalizing a major threat if it legalized the marriage of homosexuals.