Legalization of Gay Marriage

My Arguments Gay Marriage Benefits Society Gays parents are just as good as heterosexual ones When it comes to marriage, the well-being of the kids is a concern. Whether homosexuals choose to adopt or have artificial insemination, we know the kids are in good care. According to Benjamin Siegul, a School of Medicine professor of pediatrics, the kid's relationship with the parents as well as social and economic support is more important than the parent's sexual orientation. [1] Numerous studies have also claimed that sexual orientation is irrelevant to parenting effectiveness, namely the American Psychological Association. [2]The American Psychological Association states through their decades of research that "adjustment, developmental and psychological well-being of the child is unrelated to the child's sexual orientation" and that kids of lesbian or gay couples are likely to flourish. [2] The American Academy of Pediatrics have come to the same conclusion: "Scientific evidence affirms that children have similar developmental and emotional needs and receive similar parenting whether they are raised by parents of the same or different genders. "[3] Many kids are also happy with their homosexual parents, and in fact, feel like they don't even need a parent of the opposite gender. One kid named Logan, a son of lesbian parents in Alberta, Canada stated this: “I don’t feel I needed a father or wanted a father,” said Logan, “It’s kind of overrated. It’s not like you need a male figure in your household the entire time, as long as you can talk to guys and see them and you can be friends with them. That’s enough. ”[4] Gay Marriage is legal in Canada and most kids are doing just fine. Marriage is a Constitutional RightThe Supreme Court verified 14 times that Marriage is a protected right for all citizens. [5] The 14th Amendment states in Section 1: "No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. "[6] Ideally, rights such as marriage shouldn't be taken away from people just because of their sexual orientation. Not only is this supported by the Constitution, but it's also supported through the Universal Decleration of Human Rights. In article 16 it states, "Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right to marry and to found a family. They are entitled to equal rights as to marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution. "[7]I've shown that gays are fit to parent, so why can't two people who love each other get married and enjoy priveleges just like everyone else. Two People who Love and Respect one Another should be allowed to share rights and obligationsThat's what marriage is all about isn't it. Gays shouldn't have the right to marry taken way from them just because of their sexual orientation. Isn't the United States all about equality. If two people who love and respect one another should get married, let them be. Gay Marriage is legal in 15 different countries. [8] My question is : Why can't America legalize it as a country? It's a Constitutional right that applies to all people. Therefore, gays should be able to marry for these reasons. I look forward to my opponents next arguments. Sources:. http://www.bu.edu...;[1]http://www.huffingtonpost.com...;[2]http://pediatrics.aappublications.org...;[3]http://www.edmontonjournal.com...[4] . http://www.ctpost.com...;[5]http://www.law.cornell.edu...;[6]http://www.amnestyusa.org...;[7]http://en.wikipedia.org...;[8]