Gay marriage can and should be legalized

I'm just tired of the religous offense. Unfortunately, this sh**ty server at my school doesn't let me access the secind study's link. But I thank you for giving me some research Since this was just for me to see some arguements against homosexual marriage that are not in a sexual context, I'll just go on a line-by-line of what the opposition, And i'll give a contention that I want to see any possible refutation from my opponent. >>>>if we allow anyone, and anything to marry, why does marriage exist at all? if two or more consenting people wish to marry and truely love all other parties, Then I don't see what's wrong with that. We only have one life so we should all be happy >>>>Points II, IV - This is a logical fallacy, (slippery slope, and post hoc ergo procter hoc) His only points are proven false, because this has already happened in other countries. And this hasn't led to people marrying their pets, children >>>>Point IV -I don't think hardly anyone supports NAMBLA, but there is a difference, Homosexual adults know what they are doing, they are consenting and their minds are fully devolped, And besides, a bill to legalize adult-child relations would never pass, because nobody would support it. >>>>Point III -Historically, that is how it has worked. besides, there is no problem with that. And It is only a fallacy >>>>Point I -I'm not going to argue that, because that is my point. >>>> gay marriage destroys marriage -The majority of people will still be straight only about 22% of males and 23% of females are gay. Straight marriage will still occur more than gay marriage. >>>>Point a -This is a 3 point arguement so let me start with >Then what is the meaning of sex -pleasure, why is that bad, ask any young person, they'll tell you that's why they have sex >If it is merely for pleasures sake, then it should not be associated with marriage at all -My opponent talks about marriage as if it's merely for reproduction, It is, for alot of couples, passion, excitement, romance, adventure >>>>Point b -Did he really just say that sex would become boring? And his only example is a work of fiction. Besides, sex looses meaning when you have it with someone you don't love. And straight couples do that alot more than gay couples >>>>Point c -I'm glad that my opponent was able to site some study or opinion about this, But These issues will arise in straight marriages. They aren't preventable. People find father figures no matter what. >>>>many of these studies are specifically made to support gay marriage. -I will agree that a bias exists in some studies. But notice that he said many and not all. Not all studies that say that there are no problems are bias. These studies should be accounted for. >>>> This shows that a good fatherly influence is very important in a boy's life. -I agree but extend that people find father figures without a dad. In some cases, It matures the boy much more quickly than normal >>>>Many adult sons abandoned by their fathers have difficulty developing and sustaining self-esteem, forming lasting emotional attachments, recognizing their feelings, or being expressive with their adult partners and children -Extend that gay parents are better than regular parents, They are less likely to abandon the child and cause problems in the house. >>>>I still stress an importance of a fatherly or motherly figure in a child's life. - I totally agree, but gay parnets can be just as equally good compared to a deadbeat of divorced parent >>>>Point D -gays give romantic love, physical love, and raise children in a correct manner. And there are still enough straight people to reproduce without homosexual help Contention1:Love Some of you may be tired of this arguement. But i'll bring it up again. Marriage is about sharing your life with someone you love very dearly. It's about love, not just reproduction. It is about being supported through your life by someone you love. And no matter how much we hate to admit it, We are going to die, our lives must be full of happiness. If you're not happy, then whats the point of living. And as fellow humans, then we must make life better for everyone. Marriage makes people happy. And happinies is the ultimate benefit. We must give all the happiniess we can. And gay marriage gives that. I'd just really like to thank my opponent for joining me in this debate. I'm glad that people can argue against homosexual marriage without pulling the religion card Gay-children studies . http://www.time.com... . http://www.narth.com... Other- . http://www.people.com... . http://articles.cnn.com... . http://www.gallup.com... . http://www.narth.com...