Alternatives to Gay Marriage By Madie Carlile Section VC

Cons of Gay Marriage  Religious views of marriage  “The traditional family”  Societal consequences

Religious Views of Marriage  Between one man and one woman  “Homosexual marriage is a sin”  Shared benefits between heterosexual couples  Immigration sponsorship  Social security  Survivor benefits  Priority of human remains of deceased spouse

The Traditional Family  Belief that there will be an increase in fatherlessness and wedlock  Confusion of gender roles for children in homosexual households

Social Consequences  Could lead to:  Changing certain laws  Fathers marrying daughters  People marrying their pets  Polygamy  Less marrying and loss of historic meaning and understanding (The Threat to Marriage)

Pros of Gay Marriage  Allowing happiness for more people  Which creates less stress in peoples lives and longer life expectancy  Equal benefits shared between both homosexual and heterosexual couples  Studies showing positive effects on children

Children in Homosexual Households  Studies done to show the outcome  Only negative aspect found to be that children are more open to thinking they are gay as well  Positive differences noticed  Less hostility  More openness to others being gay  Less anxiety  Lower number of psychiatric referrals

Mediation  Allowing homosexuals to join in a civil union  It does not go against religious views (one man and one woman)  It will not keep children that have homosexual parents from being any different  Allows people to be happy  Shares more benefits than not marrying at all

Works Cited “Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions, and Domestic Partnerships”. New York Times. Oct. 19, Web. November 1, “Resources on Minnesota Issues: Same-Sex Marriage in Minnesota”. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. October Web. October 30, “The Threat to Marriage”. Minnesota for Marriage: One man. One Woman. October 31, Web. November 3, “Understanding And Presenting The Case For Same-Sex Marriage”. Arguing Equality: An Interactive Web Guide To Understanding And Presenting The Case For Same-Sex Marriage. Web. November 1, 2012 Messerli, Joe. “Should Same-Sex Marriages be Legalized?” BlancedPolitics.org. November 19, Web. October 25, centuries/ centuries/ unbearable-victimhood-of-vote-yes-greater-mn-version.html unbearable-victimhood-of-vote-yes-greater-mn-version.html