Gay Marriage should be a legal form of marriage for the simple fact that disallowing LGBT groups to marrying is taking a right that should be theirs. I'll let you go first, as I am contending that there are no substantial legal reasons to disallow same-sex marriage, and thus it should be a right for any LGBT couple to marry.

Gay Marriage Should Be Legalized.

Gay marriage should be legal. There is no valid reason homosexuals shouldn't have the same rights as as any other citizen of the United States.

Gay marriage should be legal.

Everyone, men and women, without any limitation due race, nationality or religion should have the right to marry and to found a family. I believe that gay marriage should be acceptable in all places around the world because it shouldn't matter how old or what gender you are, love is love and no one should tell you otherwise. Therefore, gay marriage should be legalized.

Gay marriage should be legalized.

Gay marriage should be legal in all 50 sates. There is nothing wrong with two people loving each other that are the same gender. These people deserve their chance at love and the government should not hold them back.

Gay Marriage should be legal.

Hi, I'm Kyle, and I believe that gay marriage should not be legalized. Gay marriage should not be legal because gay couples are not able to reproduce. According to a study conducted by Robert Miller in 2012, 80% of heterosexual couples were married for the main purpose of reproduction. In the next rounds I would like this to become a deeper debate.

Gay Marriage should be legal.

Gay marriage should be legal.

Gay Marriage

Gay marriage should be legal.

Gay Marriage

Gay marriage should be legal. why shouldn't it? love is love it doesn't matter if its the same sex. Your taking away their constitutional rights! PEOPLE that are straight get married and divorced all the time gays just want to get married once. YES I believe that gay marriage should be legal through out the U.S.

should gay marriage be legal

I believe that gay marriage has become a highly controversial issue which people have blown out of proportion. Exclude the fact that these people are homosexual. They are people just like the rest of us and if it makes them happy to be together, then who are we to deny someone of their happiness? Gay marriage should be allowed throughout the United States.

Gay Marriage Should Be Legalized

I personally believe that Gay Marriage should be legal throughout the U.S. with no government restriction whatsoever. I am open to any and all opposition, and this first round will be dedicated to anyone who wishes to challenge my point. Good luck to whoever wishes to oppose my point.

Gay Marriage be legal in the U.S. with no government restriction.

Homosexual adoption is a good point. However, gay marriage should not be legalized because we need to preserve the tradition of heterosexual marriage. Tradition is that heterosexuals should be allowed to be married, but not homosexual couples.

Gay Marriage should be legal.

I believe Gay marriage should be legal all over the world. It isn't a sin and it isn't wrong.

Gay Marriage Should Be Legal

Marriage is a social union between two people in love, no one should be denied these rights.

The US government should legalize homosexual marriage.

Gay marriage should be legalized because this is a step forward to more equality. Gay people should have the right to formally be able to call the love of their lives their spouses. The Bible might state that gay people shouldn't be married or even together but the Bible and a few Christians have a few twists with this statement (I'm a Christian myself so don't take this to heart ). There will be elaboration on these statements but I'm interested in my opponent's response.

Gay marriage should be legalized

I've been trying to challenge some few individuals on this topic, but none of them seem to accept for whatever reasons. So I guess I'll just make another open debate. I intend to argue that any LGBT marriage should be legalized, and thus when I say "gay", I am referring to LGBT. My sole argument is that gay people have the same rights to marry as do heterosexual people. The word "marriage" does not need to be a definite prerequisite - the only thing that should happen is for gays to have the same rights as heterosexuals. Civil unions can be an appropriate alternative, but only until it has the exact same rights as marriage (of which it currently does not). I will allow my opponent to go first and I will refute his/her arguments accordingly.

Gay Marriage Should Be Legalized.

Gay marriage should be legalized; it's a civil rights issue, plain and simple. However, I would be interested to hear a strong argument against it.

Gay marriage should be legal

I accept.Cheers! :)

Gay Marriage should be legalized.

Gay marriage should be legal nationwide here in the United States. Having illegal marriage is discrimination. Everyone is equal. People should be allowed to marry anyone they want to. If straight people can marry who ever they want, then gays should be able to marry who ever they want. The reason why so many people don't want gay marriage legalized is because it is against God. People get offended when they see same sex couples for that reason. Truth is, if you don't like it then don't be near them. There is nothing wrong with being gay. There isnt proof of god anyways and If someone doesn't want to follow god's rules then they shouldn't have to. People have the freedom of any religion/belief they want. Many teens are gay and get bullied all the time and legalizing it across the nation will show teens that homosexuality is accepted in society and its okay to be gay. This is my honest opinion on why gay marriage should be legal nationwide.

Gay marriage should be legal nationwide in the US!!!

The right to equality is a fundamental right for humans, especially in government affairs. Taxation is a government affair. Marriage provides tax benefits. Therefore marriage is government affair. So then gays should be allowed to marry.

Gay marriage should be legalized in the entire US

Geeze Liberals can never defend their own beliefs and yet Gay Marriage is legal inall 50 state- idiots.

Gay marriage should be legal.

I believe that being married is a basic right in the US. To say it is against your religion for SOMEONE ELSE, to get married is disgraceful. In America, there is freedom of religion, but not for gay or lesbians! The law preventing gays and lesbians to get married is against their freedom of religion.

Gay Marriage Should Be Legalized in the U.S.

Ask almost anyone on the street and they will probably agree with you that homosexual's should have the same rights as heterosexuals. Yet, once you get on the issue of marriage, more than half of the population in America is against it. This right to marriage is the last blockade for equal rights for homosexuals. I'll let my opponent go first.

Gay Marriage Should Be Legalized.

Gay marriage should be legalized. Government and religion should not mix. Not allowing people of the LGBT community to marry is discrimination against their sexuality. Something should not be illegal just because others don't agree with it. The LGBT community deserves the same right to marry who they love and be bound legally just like everyone else can be.

Gay marriage should be legalized by the federal government

I accept. I believe that banning gay marriage is not a violation of equal rights because everyone is allowed to get married under the law. Meaning that we all have the same equal right to get married.

Gay marriage should be legal in the us

I believe Gay Marriage should be legalized because the right to marry whom you choose is a human right, and gays are not any less human than heterosexual Americans. Also, unless someone can prove there is a political reason for not wanting Gays to get married, i will continue believing that the only reason this right is in question is because of religious reasons, and there is supposed to be a seperation of church and state in this country. Also, banning gay marriage is just as bad as a jim crow law.

Resolved: Gay Marriage Should Be Legalized

Gay Marriage should be legal, and churches should stop lobbying Washington to ban gay marriage. I'll allow my opponent to make the opening argument...

Gay Marriage should be legal

Gay marriage should be legalized.

Gay marriage

Gay Marriage should be legal, and churches should stop lobbying Washington to ban gay marriage. I'll allow my opponent to make the opening argument......

Gay Marriage should be legal

What is marriage you may ask? Well, marriage is a religious and legal contract between people. But I, come down to the world religious. The Catholic bible is against gays, and 25% of Americans are Catholic. This problem began when the United States of America made marriage not only a religious thing, but intertwined with the law. In the defense that same sex marriage should be illegal, I say that making it legal would be like mocking the Catholic bible and over 25% of Americans.

Gay marriage should be legal

Simply put, it should be legal. I can find no compelling argument as to why it shouldn't be legal. So, I will ramble a bit. This must get to 100 words. I like words. Words are wordsy. Words, words, words. Sentences too. Also, two. Sentences are collections of words put together, often beginning with a capital letter and ending with a punctuation mark.

Gay marriage should be legal.

i belive that that gay marriage should be legal im all for it honestly many people deserve to marry the love of their life whether the love of their life is someone of the same gender or oppposing

gay marriage

Hello. I would like to debate a serious matter- should gay marriage be legalized? In my opinion, yes it should. Disagree? Join the con side and debate me!

Gay Marriage should be legalized!

gay-homosexual marriage-the social institution under which a man and woman establish their decision to live as husband and wife by legal commitments, religious ceremonies, etc. Both definitions from Merriam-Webster. Gay marriage, presumably a marriage which is somehow related to homosexuality, e.g. one or both partners are homosexual, is legal. Nearly every form of marriage is legal. There is no need to legalize that which is legal. It is far simpler to create a new, legal institution, a civil union, and leave the definition of marriage to the Church. I propose that civil union status, along with benefits, be given to all those who become, or are currently married, and that the government ceases to regulate marriage. I concede all points, excepting 4. An interracial marriage always fit the definitions, and when did we legalize polygamy?

Should Gay Marriage be legal

gay marriage should be legal

gay marriage

Marriage is an institution that has Christian roots and sanctified by the church. The bible says that a man should not lie with a man. Why would homosexuals want to be married if it's part of a religious background? They could just do whatever they want and fall in love with another guy but not have it be legally recognized marriage. That's one thing a lot of people fail to consider because not allowing gays to be married doesn't mean they can't love or have any sexual freedom it's specific to marriage. Most gays don't stay married when they get married anyway. Equal rights shouldn't be the case in every case. Especially with a sacred institution like marriage.

Gay marriage shouldn't be legal

Legal - deriving authority from or founded on law http://www.merriam-webster.com... My argument is that no marriage should be legal, because all that government does with the legalization of marriage is discriminate between those who are married and those who are not. Tax cuts for the married [1] are really tax hikes for the non-married, or reverse, in some bizzare scenarios. Bonus rights to the married can easily be afforded to everybody. 1. http://www.taxpolicycenter.org... I would just like to clarify that my stance is in no way discriminatory against homosexuals whatsoever. Thank you, and good luck, abard.

Gay Marriage should be legal

Gay marriage is an open opinion. It is nobody's right to judge. It is a freedom of expression, (1st amendment). It is a personal based opinion. Gay marriage should be legalized in all states.

Gay marriage legalizatuon

Gay marriage should be legal. Anyone dumb enough to want to get married should be free to do so. The government shouldn't be telling people they can't get married. That's ridiculous. All tax breaks available to straight couple should be available to gay couples. Same with parental rights, medical rights, etc. People who oppose gay marriage are secretly homosexual and ashamed of this fact and so they lash out at those unrepressed homosexuals who are not ashamed of their sexuality.

Gay marriage shouldn't be legalized at this point in time

I will be arguing for gay marriage. I believe that in all 50 states of the USA, gay marriage should be legalized. Round one is acceptance. Round 2 in opening arguments. Round 3 is main body. Round for is closure.

Gay Marriage should be legalized in all 50 states.

Traditionally in this country, marriage has been defined as a religious & legal commitment between a man and woman, as well as the ultimate expression of love. Homosexual relationships are increasingly gaining acceptance in this country; however, these couples have not been permitted to marry. Some states have considered a new form of commitment called a "civil union", which essentially is marriage without using the word "marriage". Many politicians have said they are against gay marriage but think it should be left up to the states to decide. However, the "full faith and credit" clause of the Constitution says that if one state makes a law, other states must recognize it. Thus, if one state allows a gay marriage and that couple moves to another state, the other state must recognize that marriage. This in effect allows one state to make same-sex marriage legal in the entire country. Many politicians are calling for amendments to their state constitution or the U.S. Constitution. Many areas of the country such as San Francisco have performed marriage ceremonies in defiance of the law. Lost in all the legal battles and political maneuvering is the basic question "Should we allow gay couples to legally marry?"

Gay Marriage should be legal everywhere

First of all, my greetings and thanks to my opponent; hope this will be a good debate! :) PROPOSITION: Gay Marriage should be legal. DEFINITION: Gay Marriage: A legally recognized socio-economic union, treated as a single entity for tax and liability purposes, with or without religious sanction, between two humans of the same gender. Not arguing about the constitutionality or current legal status of same in America or any other country; just whether it SHOULD be legal. We are assuming that all humans have the same inherent rights, and that implementation is not an issue. I am approaching this debate from a centrist, authoritarian viewpoint, and will argue the CONVERSE. My opponent is welcome to argue any position he wants that AFFIRMS the proposition as stated. This is a philosophy debate; I don't have the time to dig out the most scholarly sources on this topic, and will not hold my opponent to a higher standard of research than myself. Wikipedia and a few online dictionaries/encyclopedias will have to suffice. Arguments begin R.2. Thanks again!

Gay marriage should be legal

To recap: Marriage is a fundamental right of American citizens guaranteed by both the morals set by the Declaration of Independence and the regulations of the Constitution. Leaving it up to the states is both unethical and morally reprehensible, especially as many are passing laws that are banning homosexual marriages. From ethical, logical, and legal standpoints, all facts indicate that gay marriage ought to be legalized in the U.S. When we examine the arguments my opponent and I brought up, it is clear that it is the federal government's duty to uphold our citizen's privileges and our duty to support the equality of all people- gay or straight, young or old, male or female.

Gay marriage ought to be legalized in the U.S.

I believe that gay marriage should be legal in all states. You may not realize it, but the reason your against it is because it's not normal to you. Most people dream of getting married to the opposite sex of themselves, but some people don't. Others dream of marrying the same sex. There's nothing wrong with that! People go around and say that gays are sinners and that they shouldn't have the right to get married. Gays are still humans beings. People. People with rights and freedom. gays just want to be happy. Let them enjoy their lives. Heterosexuals are able to reproduce. Heterosexuals are supposed to remain abstinent until marriage, but with most, that's not the case. their reward is to be allowed the right to get married. Homosexuals aren't able to reproduce and their reward is to be denied the right to get married. It doesn't make sense.

Gay marriage

I accept. Looking forward to it!

Gay Marriage should be Legal

I've looked through your profile, and noticed that the only way in which I disagree with you is through gay marriage. I am personally very much in favour of this. However, as I saw, you are against it. Therefore, I would like to hear why this is.

Gay marriage should be legal.

Gay Marriage SHOULD be Legal, gays are just like us.

Rather Gay Marriage Should Be Legal

Homosexual marriage and rights should be legalized so that they are equal to that of the heterosexual people. This comes from the stand point of Constitutional basis of equality for all. Take into consideration seperation of Church and State and past cases of similar discriminating actions.

Should Homosexual marriage and rights be legalized? ( Aside from Supreme Court ruling.)

why so serious????? hehehe hahaha hoohoohoo

Gay Marriage Should Be Legalized.

Gay marriage should be legalized in the United States

Gay marriage should be illegal.

Gay marriage.

This debate will focus on whether gay marriage should be legal. Round 1 will be acceptance. Round 2-3 are for arguments/making your case, as well as rebuttals against your opponent. Round 4 will have no new arguments made, and will mainly rebut your opponent's arguments. Please cite all your sources.

Gay Marriage Should Be Legal

Wow thanks for that excellent response. Well I guess I will just do a conclusion any way. Gay marriage should be legal because it is a fundamental right to be able be happy and marry whomever you want. Also as I previously stated that every man is created equal and this should apply to gays and lesbians because it is not a choice and you are created that way. Next in round three I stated that, yes the catholic bible outlaws gat marriage but sense when have we been a country based on the bible because of our separation of church and state. Well thats it for me so vote for me in this debate

Gay marriage should be legal

I believe gay marriage should be legal. The fact of denying happiness to human being IN THIS CASE is unacceptable.

Gay Marriage

I believe gay marriage should be legal everywhere. Most arguments against gay marriage are ridiculous. Yes, the Bible is against it, but what if your atheist and the bible has no part of your life? The dumbest one I've heard is that if gay marriage is legal more people will become gay and society will collapse. 10% of the world is gay and it's stayed that way for a LONG time. Gay marriage is actually a good example for your kids. It takes a lot of courage for two girls or boys to be proud they are dating. What this teaches young children is people are different, and differences should be celebrated and rejoiced. To takes away basic human rights from some people is of course racist, and extremely rude. Everyone should be free to live their own life, and what happened to the separation of church and state? And why do people Want to control things that aren't their buissness? What I'm saying is Christianity doesn't rule the world and marriage is none of the government's buissness.

gay marriage should be legal

I accept your challenge. One thing I want to make clear is that I am just arguing for the con side of the argument. THIS DOES NOT MEAN I ACTUALLY AM AGAINST gay marriage. Looking to have a nice debate.

Gay Marriage Should Be Legal in the U.S.

I think gay marriage should be legal because there no different then a man and a woman in love. yes, the bible might say its wrong but doesn't it also say that god loves ALL his children, and doesn't it also say that everyone is created equal under the eyes of god? it could also raise some peoples self-esteem. Studies show that LGBT teens are between 30 and 40 percent more likely to attempt suicide than their straight peers. some of these teens might think "what's the point of living if I cant marry the person I love?" also, gay marriage doesn't affect anybody but the 2 people who are marrying. other people don't have the right to say if a couple should marry. would you like it if someone made it illegal for you to get married to the person you love just because some strangers you don't even know thinks it's wrong? they obviously really love each other if there fighting so hard to get the right to marry.

gay marriage should be legalized

Before I begin I would like to clarify that marriage, in this argument, will be defined as: "The legally or formally recognized union of a man and a woman (or, in some jurisdictions, two people of the same sex) as partners in a relationship" (Oxford Dictionary). The only thing I have to provide for my opening position is that there is no valid reason to not allow gays to marry. My opponent will refute me by providing valid reasons.

Gay Marriage should be legal in the United States.

According to a poll surveyed by Gallup (1), 55% of American citizens believe gay marriage should be legalized. It's because I agree with the majority of Americans, that I stand in affirmation of the resolution, Resolved: Gay marriage should be legalized in the US (1) http://www.gallup.com...

Gay Marriage should be legalized in the US

Salutations, I will be arguing for the pro side of gay marriage. Gay Marriage should be legal. In the Declaration of Independence, it states "all men are created equal." Notice how there is no foot notes or any writing between the lines.

Gay Marriage

Gay Marriage

Hello, I accept. This will be a challenge for me but we will see how I do.

Gay marriage should be legal.

This is meant to be a friendly debate about basic human rights, created primarily because I am terminally bored. Homosexuals, be they male or female, aren't part of some secret sect, they aren't in any way different physically, mentally or emotionally, their political views are just as collectively diverse as heterosexual views, their private activities with each other should be dismissed as none of anyone's business just as easily as the private activities of heterosexual people. Let them marry if they so wish, they're ultimately no different from heterosexuals, they just have alternative tastes in intimacy.

Gay Marriage should be legal.

Gay marriage should be legalized as there are no legitimate reasons against it. Rules: -No profanity -Any quotations need to be cited -No plagiarism -Bible is not a valid source

Gay marriage should be legalized

I realize gay marriage is legal in America, however this is not the case for the majority of the world. I think gay marriage should be legal everywhere, because practical advantages a married couple has, as opposed to an unmarried one. You get rid of a ton of paper-work when married, and if you decide to stay together unmarried and forget to make wills, for instance, it can have very unfortunate consequences if one dies. If a couple decides not to marry, that is their choice - however I see no reason why homosexual couples should not be allowed these legal rights and advantages.

Gay Marriage

In that argument means that gay marriage should be illegal. Does not mean that can't have love or have the same feelings, just means they do not get under the law of a marriage person, And this is why we need better people in the government and better voters to vote.

Should Gay Marriage Be Legal

I believe rape should be legal all over the world. It isn't a sin and it isn't wrong.

Gay Marriage Should Be Legal

I believe that Gay Marriage should be legal in all states for many reasons, the first of which is because the constitution says that all people have the right to the pursuit of happiness. This isn't my main argument for saying Gay Marriage should be legal, but it is for the way I worded the question. A few rules before we begin: 1. No Religious texts can be quoted 2. Religion cannot be used to justify an argument (adding on to rule 1) 3. I am tired of the "because marriage is between a man and a woman" argument, so don't use that one I believe that's all for now

Gay Marriage should be legal in all states

Would appreciate federal and moral views. BoP is on both sides

Gay marriages should be legal, (In America) regardless of cultural background

Good luck to my opponent whoever it maybe.

Gay Marriage should be legal.

With US divorce rates at about 50% [1], some gay couples would also have to experience divorce if gay marriage was legal. [1] http://www.cdc.gov...

I, on the other hand, do believe that gay marriage should be legalized. What is soo bad about 2 guys or 2 girls getting married? Isn't love the driving force in the marriage!?!

Gay marriage should not be legalized by any governing body in the United States of America.

This debate is as simple as the title makes out. Gay Marriage, or SSM, is defined as "a legally recognized union of a same-sex couple". Civil union is defined as "a legally recognized union of a same-sex couple, but with less benefits than a Gay Marriage".First round is acceptance and definitions. Copy and paste of contentions is not allowed without citation, unless one is copying and pasting from one's own material (which needs to be cited clearly as your own work).

Gay marriage should be legal.

I believe gay marriage should be legal in all states because if a person truly loves a person, all religious bias set aside, how can you not allow them to be together? Also, gay people being together affects no other person personally and has no negative affects on society or the people that live in it.

Gay Marriage Should Be Legal In All States

Everyone deserves rights and no one should be judged. In Russia, gays are severely discriminated against, with fines for just holding hands, which is just a simple act of love.

Gay marriage should be legalized.

For clarification: Homosexual marriage is between one two men or two women, allowing them to be legally bound and have the same benefits of heterosexual couples. The argument is weather to legally allow homosexual marriages or not. Opponent would argue that homosexual marriage should not be legal for whetever reasons they state.

Homosexual marriage should be legal

Gay Marriage should be legalized in the US for homosexuals and/or bisexuals. Homosexuals should be able to legally marry whomever they choose, no matter if the individual is of the same sex. http://www.debate.org...

Legalization of Gay Marriage in the US

I will be arguing that gay marriage should be legalized. I am giving us each 72 hours since I will have limited time for research and rounds. First round is acceptance. Any sources can be used, as long as they can be linked and viewed on the Internet or can be quoted, like the Bible or a study. Please no trolling. If so, I will end the debate. Gay Marriage is defined as The state of being united to a person of the same sex in a relationship like that of a traditional marriage"

Gay Marriage should be Legalized

Though not drawn much attention to at this point in time, gay rights in general are constantly under debate. Though most people believe off the top of their heads that homosexuals should have the same rights as heterosexuals, as soon as the topic of marriage comes up, most jump to say 'no'. I've been pondering the matter myself for a while, and I hope I'll have a good opponent in that case. You may start.

Same-sex Marriage Should Be Legalized Throughout the United States of America

Gay marriage should definitely be legal because it is a fundamental right for every person to be able to marry who you love and be happy. In the constitution one of the main points was that every man was created equal and this should apply to gays and lesbians. Yes, gays and lesbians were created and born that way and its not a choice. It has been proven that you don't chose to be gay and there is nothing wrong with that. I ask you this question, do you think that the statement all men are created equal don't apply to gays and lesbians?

Gay marriage should be legal

I will be arguing Con, that gay marriage should be illegal. It is not a civil right that can be had in the context of the United States' history or founding principles, and would undermine the basis for our other civil rights.

Legalization of gay marriage

Gay marriage should be depending on the senators and governors, although they may not accept for all 50 states. This violates religious beliefs, and should be illegal.

Gay marriage should be legal in all 50 states.

The state can not perform a marriage any more than it can perform a baptism. A marriage is a RELIGIOUS ceremony that the state only has the power to recognize, and even then, should not. That the government ever involved itself in any marriage-- gay or straight-- is a gross violation of the separation of church and state. Marriage is the union of two human beings by God, and thus, the state has no more authority to permit marriage then to permit human beings to turn into hamsters, or to permit human beings to fly. Such a law has no meaning.

Homosexual Marriage Should Be Legalized Everywhere

ON GUARD! I affirm the resolution: Gary Marriage should be legalized. For the sake of clarity and being terse, the term "gay" will be an umbrella term for the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) community. I am not arguing in what way gay marriage should be legalized (federal or states), but I'm arguing that it SHOULD be legalized because there is no valid legal argument against gay marriage. Do note that since this is in context of being legalized, saying that God is against gay marriage is obviously a moot point. Hopefully this debate won't turn into a debate about God, but rather about the points of gay marriage. ===== Gays deserve the same marital rights ===== My argument is simple and brief: gays deserve the same marital rights as a heterosexual. For a long time, marriage was only a traditional and religious thing. And it was fine for the heterosexuals to hog it for themselves (though if marriage was still purely traditional, I doubt there would be laws concerning it). However, this is the 21st century. Marriages have rights and financial security alongside; things that are vital to living in this society. Gays are being deprived of these rights because they aren't allowed to marry for arbitrary reasons. This is all for now. I realize that my opponent will probably add some other arguments, like the slippery slope or the nature of homosexuality. I realize these possible counterarguments, but there is no guarantee my opponent will use such arguments. It's pointless to type out rebuttals to arguments that could potentially never be used. So with that said, I will await my opponent's rebuttals and refute his arguments accordingly.

Gay Marriage Should Be Legalized.

Being a liberal,I used to support gay marriage in the beginning too. Even now, i believe that the things that various so called 'christian' groups do, by spreading hatred against them is *wrong*. Nevertheless,I am convinced that legalisation of gay marriage is not only *not* necessary from a legal point of view, but is also morally wrong. I am a catholic christian and catholic apologetics played a major role in re-shaping my opinion. But since you are atheist, i will provide purely secular moral and legal reasons for my stand. Please let me know if we are going to argue about the legal aspect of gay marriage alone, or if we are going to debate the moral aspects as well in your opening statement.

Gay marriage should be legal.

I just want to know your exact views on homosexuality and gay marriage. Do you really think that some American citizens do not deserve the right to marry due to religious beliefs? Please accept! Thank you!

Gay marriage should be legalized in all states.

Gay marriage should be legal is all 50 states. I believe this because there are many people such as my uncle, my great uncle, my aunt, and many other family friends who are gay that have had a big impact on my life that had to go to a different state to get married which I think is just wrong.

Gay Marriage

gay marriage is something that should be legalized. you cannot put a barrier infront of someone who wishes to marry their same sex partner. gay marriage is just 2 same sex people who wish to spend their lives together. they have been prohibited for many centuries but this is the 21st century so we must not live on old beliefs. many say it is the act of the devil while it is only the mere act of love for another. it is wrong for people to try and control another's life. it is a discrimination to humans and destroys equality in life.

Gay Marriage should be Legalized

I will be taking Pro in this debate as I believe that whether you are gay or straight, marriage is way to show your love for each other. I believe it is discriminative of the church and of the state to decide that gay people are not allowed to express their love in this way. I see that Con is basing his case on rights, but rather strangely denies marriage is a right at all... Currently, the right to marriage (Article 16) is quite clearly stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. I will be interested to hear Con's argument on that... Please proceed with your opening arguments...

Gay Marriage should be legalized

I will be arguing that gay marriage should not be legal, because there should be no kind of legally recognized marriage, because government should not be involved in marriage. Good luck.

Gay Marriage

I believe that gay marriage should be legalized because people have the right to love eachother. It's not like its doing anything to society if a man is to marry another man or a woman is to marry another woman infact in someways its better for society. Also there would be an increase in the rate of adoption since men cannot have children with eachother and neither can women. Also it would cause more people to marry someone they truly love so there would be a decrease in divorce.

should gay marriage be legalized

I believe that gay marriage should be legalized. If all men are created equal then they should have the right to marry who they want even if it is the same sex.

gay marriage

marriage is the ceremoney through which man and woman unite to procreate, that is to say create a new being. in this way the race of man increase in number on earth.this facility of procreation is absent in gay/lesbian marriage.if gay/lesbian marriage is legalized, a way will be created through which population of human race would decrease in future. therefore gay/lesbian marriage should not be legalized.

Homosexual marriage should be legal

I accept! This looks to be very promising.

Gay Marriage Should be Legal

This is a debate over whether or not Gay Marriage should be legal in the United States. My position is that Gay Marriage should be legal. I will let my opponent start the debate with their arguments.

Gay Marriage Legalization

The institution of marriage has traditionally been defined as being between a man and a woman. Marriage is for procreation and should not be extended to same-sex couples because they cannot produce children together. Children need both a mother and a father. Legalizing gay marriage could lead down a "slippery slope," giving people in polygamous, incestuous, bestial, and other nontraditional relationships the right to marry.

You have some really good facts to back your argument. The biggest issue with gay marriage is that marriage is a religious ceremony. 1 Corinthians 6:9 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. If God opposes it, then it wouldn't be very religious now would it. Genesis 13:13 Now the men of Sodom were wicked and were SINNING GREATLY against the Lord. I will spare the bible quotes for a while. The point is marriage is not a marriage unless it is religious. If you want to get a civil union or partnership for tax, and any other reasons, that's fine. I truly believe homosexuality is a genetic disorder, and anybody living with this disorder can still have a partnership with someone but not MARRIAGE. A marriage should be between a man and a woman.

Gay Marriage Should Be Legal in the United States

Just jump right in. I believe that same sex marriage should be legal, and I will say why. 1. The antigay mindset is for the most part rooted in religion, and religion should not be part of politics. 2. People have the right to be happy if they are not hurting anyone. 3. It is wrong for the religious minority to force their beliefs on the majority. 4. There is nothing wrong with being gay or bisexual. I am bisexual and I am not hurting anyone. I thank my opposition in advance for debating me.

Same sex marriage ahould be legal.

Gay marriage should not be legalized, because 1) it is not a healthy environment for either person or children(if there). And 2) There is no legitimate reason for it.

Gay Marriage should be legalized!

I have been reading some recent debates on here on this very popular issue, and I'm finding that most of them are, well, bad. I have done this debate a few times in the past, but I felt as though I could input my opinion, since I don't like what the others are saying. I myself am not homosexual. I will say though, I would be very happy for my good friend Nicole, who happens to be lesbian, if she gets married. Unfortunately, that is not legal in the state of Oregon. Now, I know that marriage was originally a religious institution and most religions do not condone homosexuality, but there are legal benefits other than religious happiness in getting married, as well as non-religious psychological benefits, as well as a stronger sense of bonding that reduces the instances of sleeping around and spreading STDs. That is why religion is a moot point. I could go on almost endlessly with reasons as to why it should be legal, but I'm not going to. Why? Since Con will argue that gay marriage should be illegal, he or she will be arguing for a restrictive law (i.e. a law that takes away a certain liberty or freedom), the burden of proof is on Con to explain why it is bad for gays to marry, as freedom and liberty are (or should be) given to groups that are not proven to hurt society. Thank you in advance to my opponent for taking this debate!

Gay marriage should be legal