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... They are like any normal couple and want a marriage to prove and show their love for each other. They want that simple document that the government gives to heterosexuals which binds two people into a marriage. What exactly is marriage then? Marriage is a legal relationship between spouses; it is established by a civil or religious ceremony, and takes place between two people who intend to live together as sexual and domestic partners.
The AIDS epidemic stirred up many questions and brought public attention on a range of issues surrounding gay and lesbian rights. ... If two people are in a marriage then they are less apt to have many sexual partners and will help stop the spread of AIDS. ... Just because a child has more than one mother or father does not mean that they are going to grow up gay or have emotional problems. ... Gays and lesbians want more than just having their marriages accepted by the law, there are many benefits that marriage allows. ... Since gay and lesbian marriages are not accepted by the law then there are many rights that are not given to them. ... " If this were true then this would not even be a debate, gay and lesbian marriages would be recognized by the law. ... In 1999, Vermonts Supreme Court ruled that the state legislature must either equalize benefits under state programs for same-sex partners and married couples or legalize same-sex marriage (Domestic). Vermont, allows the civil marriage of same-sex couples. ... In the future, gays and lesbians will probably appeal and will be granted equal rights or at least more rights under the law as heterosexuals in marriage.
Approximate Word count = 1318
Approximate Pages = 5.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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