A Resolution to Legalize Same Sex Marriage in the United States

The opponent clearly stated " No bond between two people is more powerful than marriage" That is exactly why this resolution should pass! I will start by giving my 3 contentions and then in the third round I will refute the opponents' case. FIRST CONTENTION - Society: Unfortunatly, many do not accept the idea of a woman and a woman or a man and a man getting together, start a new life with eachother, and get married! Denying them this bond is a violation of freedom. There is also a difference between civil and religious marriage and why not let them wed? Many may agree that marriage is between a man and a woman, but this is not so that other's control their lives and say "you cannot be wed because I said so" Think about the impacts this has on society and what we need to do to help those who are in love have the right to be wed. Wether it's man and man or woman and woman.....we all deserve the right to get married with who we want. This is not something that is going to affect others in a negative way. Let's say there is a gay couple...they're on their date at the park and as the date ends, my boyfriend and I saw them kiss goodbye. Those who saw and think about this may think that is very gross! Others can even be offended, but they never say anything when we do something. Why are we attacking them because of the different prefrence in partners?!? Everyone has different ideas... so who are we to judge others and say what is right and wrong?...... SECOND CONTENTION - Marriage: As I've stated before, denying this bond is a form of minor discrimination in the way that "rules" such as this being illegal effects many who choose to be like this in a personal way. There should not be any rules to avoid this because marriage is giving couples the happiness of being married. In many States, same sex marriage is already legal and the Constitution clearly states that if one state makes a law, the other state must recognize it. Thus, if one state allows same sex marriage and a gay couple moves to a different state, that state must recognize that marriage. In San Fransisco they have preformed marriage ceremonies in defience of the law. We all deserve the right to choose who we wed and have this legalized. Marriage means a lot to people. People have feelings and those who have choosen to be with someone of same sex want that same right because marriage means a lot to them too. THIRD CONTENTION - Relationships/Love: Many say that we cannot let this behavior continue, but if we do let this resolution pass, those same sex partners can marry and commit themselves to one partner and work to build a life together. Isn't that the type of behavior that we want? To have more married, happy couples than to have people have multiple partners? In other word, what we can do is stop these peoples from doing, is having multiple partners and simply give them the joys of having a wedding. When the time is right......I want to have a family of my own........and I'm not the only one. People who have choosen to be with someone of same sex will also want a family of their own. Because they cannot have kids of their own (naturally) legalizing same sex marriage will allow an increase in adoption. There are so many kids in need of a family, in need of being loved and be adopted. Allowing this will even help those kids who want to be adopted and be with a family. Change is good and difference is even better....... Everyone says being different makes you unique, thus to day I urge a strong vote on the affirmation of this resolution.