Gay Marriage

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Introduction

The gay marriage debate has been persistent all over the world . It is a divisive political issue that brings out a lot of conflict . In USA for instance , movements fighting for gay marriages and their rights started as early as 1970 's . In the 1990 's it was a great political issue . The US federal government has not legalized gay marriages although some states like Massachusetts allow civil unions . Gay couples in US do not share same rights as straight couples since their

marriages are not considered legitimate . Without marriage laws to protect their rights and benefits such couples face turmoil 's in their relationships . For instance automatic inheritance with death of a partner and making important decision for instance signing for emergency medical operations is not allowed

USA should follow Denmark , Netherlands and Canada and legalize gay marriages as a step forward to reducing hate crimes in society and thus promoting social . Again , since most people who oppose it desires it do so on the basis of religious values the secular values and desires of the people are not considered . It should draw the line between the state and the church so that it accommodates all people in the society Legalizing gay marriages will see the decline of HIV-AIDS transmission , as gay couples will increase their sense of responsibility for each other

Gay couples should not be denied significant rights like access to partners insurance or medical decision making , workers and compensation benefits . Benefits under annuity and retirement plans all which are important ( HYPERLINK "http /marriageequity .com /facts /index .htm http /marriageequity .com /facts /index .htm

By not legalizing gay marriage the law discriminates on the basis of sex since one 's ability to marriage depends on one 's sex . Cuba has recently started to involve and respect gay couples by redefining marriage to accommodate all people in society , as socialism should be all inclusive ( HYPERLINK "http /asp .usatoday .com /community /utils /idmap .story http /asp .usatoday .com /community /utils /idmap .story

Discrimination against gay couples will be abolished and their unions or marriages will be legalized

It is ironic that US the world 's leading countries in democracy restricts gay marriages while it should be advocating and fighting for equality of all marriages

Gay marriages should be legalized and couples should be entitled to social security benefits and protection under federal pension laws . This would reduce instances where on death of a partner one cannot access the partner 's benefits . In case the family had children such benefits would be of great importance in maintaining the children 's welfare . Without legal protection gay couples face economic hardships that would have been eradicated had their marriage been legalized . South Africa and Belgium have also embraced it and marriages between same sex couples receive blessings

Today , most children are born out of wedlock to single parents marriages end divorce and the family as a unit that provides the appropriate atmosphere for children to...