Civil Unions are the Current "Separate But Equal"

Con argues: "Civil unions are really just the current example of when blacks had the right to school in the US, but a separate school."Rebuttal: Comparing the civil union debate to black America's struggle is a poor, unbalanced argument. Despite the 19th amendment right for black Americans to vote, political oppression, violence and protest where used to intimidate the black community from registering. During the 1960s, only 5% of the black south was registered to vote. "Separate but equal" was a white-made agenda for the oppression and suppression of the black race. [1]Gay Americans and supporters of the Gay movement do not face the same oppression at the voting booths as black Americans. The gay rights movement is saturated with registered voters. The truth is, they simply lack the majority. The fact remains, 38 States voted to adopt DOMA (Federal Defense of Marriage act) and protect the institution of marriage from changing. This was a democratic voting process which resoundingly spoke against the inclusion of a broader definition of marriage. Con argues: Why should my rights be taken away just because of my sexual preference? Rebuttal: I'd like to answer with a question. What percentage of weddings take place in a Church? Roughly 80%. [3] This indicates that marriage is largely considered a rite, not a right. Con argues: You don't lose rights based on your preference of what drink you like better: milk or juice.Rebuttal: You may choose what you eat and drink. The majority of Homosexual claim their orientation is not a choice. You may continue your milk argument if you wish. I don't see how a diet compares to "living life with someone". Con stated: Civil unions are just a way states are using to get homosexuals to leave marriage alone. Religion is where the definition of "between man and woman" came from. The first amendment clearly states "separation of church and state." Rebuttal: Exactly. The state should leave marriage alone, since it came from the church. Jolly good point. Con stated: Marriage is a right. The majority is taking away the rights of the minority which is unconstitutional.Rebuttal: In order to be married, you need to have a wedding. The dictionary defines "wedding" as: wed·ding  <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a onmousedown="spk(this,{lk:'nx1fkx',en:'wotdau',io:'0',b:'wotd',tp:'lrl',m:'wotdau'})" href="#"></a><a target="_blank" href="http://dictionary.reference.com/audio.html/lunaWAV/W00/W0081500"><img border="0" src="http://sp.dictionary.com/dictstatic/g/d/speaker.gif"></a></span>  /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ Show Spelled[wed-ing] Show IPA - noun 1. the act or ceremony of marrying; marriage; nuptials. 2. the anniversary of a marriage, or its celebration: They invited guests to their silver wedding. 3. the act or an instance of blending or joining, especially opposite or contrasting elements: a perfect wedding of conservatism and liberalism. 4. Business Slang . a merger. As per the definition, a wedding is a ceremony designed to join opposites. That makes it both 'religious' and 'heterosexual'. The state may have no legal part in this. The real breach of civil liberty is that the Government is involved in the issuance of marriage certificates.Next round Argument: Civil Union is gaining popularity. Around the world, heterosexual and homosexual couples are looking to civil union as the better option. The source is quoted as stating: "Some are divorced and disenchanted with marriage; others are young couples ideologically opposed to marriage, but eager to lighten their tax burdens. Many are lovers not quite ready for old-fashioned matrimony." [4]http://core-online.org... [1]http://www.stateline.org... [2] http://www.soundvision.com... [3]http://www.nytimes.com... [4]