Thesis: Homosexuals deserve the same rights enjoyed by heterosexuals including the right to marriage, the right to adoption, and freedom from persecution.
Reason: Homosexuals do not harm or hinder society in any way.
Evidence: There has not been one study that conclusively shows that children raised by same-sex couples are in any way inferior to those raised by heterosexual couples. In fact, allowing homosexuals many rights they currently lack would only serve to ameliorate many domestic problems.
Evidence: Allowing homosexuals rights such as the right to marriage, or at the very least, civil unions, will strengthen American culture and communities by creating more stable, two-parent families.
Reason: It is morally wrong to discriminate against people based upon a personal, private choice.
Evidence: One of the foremost American ideals is the right to pursue happiness. Preventing homosexuals rights hinders that group's ability to pursue the American dream.
Reason: Most of the prejudice against homosexuals is based off religious texts such as the Bible.
Evidence: It is against the Constitution to create laws based off religious dogmas.
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The religious aspect of this argument will be an interesting aspect of this argument. Just make sure you have sufficient evidence to support your reasons.
I don't think the fact that "homosexuals do not harm or hinder society in any way" proves that they should marry and adopt. Just because they don't harm society doesn't mean they should be allowed to adopt and raise a child in an unnatural household or that they should be allowed to say "I do" on an alter under the holy Bible that clearly states marriage is between one man and one woman. Also, it is not my personal choice to deny homosexuals adoption rights because there are, in fact, studies that show children raised by same-sex couples are inferior.
The only argument that you commented on my last post was that basing a law on religious views is unconstitutional. However, I do not feel that a law banning gay marriage is built solely on religious bases. Studies taken on all Americans (not just Christians) have shown that 59% of people are opposed to same-sex marriage whereas only 32% of Americans are for it. By nearly two-to-one, more Americans are opposed to gay marriage. This issue is not just a religious one.
Good dialogue, but the argument from your perspective, Kaycie, is still centrally based on Religion. I want you to explore other means of evidence for your position. Don't just say that there are facts. Instead, list them or present them to strengthen your side of the issue.
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