Same-Sex Marriage

Adam Kells

English 100

Professor Sarah Matthey-Biernat

November 17, 2005

Same-Sex Marriage

85% of teachers reject homosexual themes taught in there curriculum (National Organization for Women). Over the past couple of years, the rising number of open homosexual people has been on the rise. Because of this rise, there has been more discussion and argument about same-sex marriage. Some people think same-sex marriage is a one sided topic, when there is actually things that they do and they don't have in common. There are pro's with same-sex marriage, such as it promotes equality and allows people to love who they want, and there are con's, such as the majority of the population doesn't want same-sex marriage and it goes against family's values and the government. Being a free country, it should be that everyone should be treated equally no matter what their sexual preference is.

Living in a country where our Declaration of Independence states "that all men are created equal" shows that everyone in the country should be created equally. Allowing same-sex marriage is a great way to show that even though you aren't considered to be fitting in with what is normal, you are still apart of the country. When you grow up you are taught by your parents that you are suppose to share and treat others how you would want to be treated. This doesn't mean that once you grown up your forget these teachings. You might not agree with everything that is going on in the United States, but showing a little respect and support for others will give good examples for other citizens and countries.

Allowing same-sex couples to marry will be a good example for other countries. It will give the United States a chance to show that we aren't just a country with a large army, we are also a country that shows that it cares about it's citizens and wants to make as many citizens as happy as it can. There has been many other country's who have allowed same-sex married and they haven't had any problems. The only way we will be able to be a good example is if we are able to get rid of the religious and family beliefs against same sex marriage.

Some people grew up with a very religious background and were taught that

homosexuality is wrong. Many people who oppose gay marriage grew up when many of today's

questions were answered based on religion. The graph below shows how as you get older your views on game marriage change drastically.

The graph, from pewforum.org, is a great way to show that as your get older, you are starting to oppose same-sex marriage more and more. The baby boomers are starting to reach an older age and can make a huge difference and sway the view of America. This large portion of the United States population has made it harder for same-sex marriage to be accepted. It also has shown us that the United States isn't ready to accept same-sex marriage. I have another graph that breaks down what people think based how old they are and for what reasons.

This graphic breaks it down very nicely and is a prime way to show that there is still a large portion of the country that is opposed to same-sex marriage. Some will say that even though the majority doesn't accept same-sex marriage, but the government needs to include everyone no matter what they believe.

Just like the Declaration of Independence, the government also need to show the everyone is created equal. In the country of the free, we need to show ourselves and the rest of the world that we are actually the country of the free. Giving homosexuals the right to marry will help make more people happy. We do live in a country where majority rules, and their isn't a majority who are supporting same-sex marriage, but I think there is enough support. You are always going to have people who don't support what the