Same Sex Marriage Should Be Legal - 1854 Words

Introduction The issue of whether to allow same-sex marriage in America is a controversial topic that is heavily debated upon. In my opinion, I feel that same-sex marriage should be allowed. This is due to several reasons. The right to marriage is an important civil right that should be allowed for same-sex couples, and this is so from a deontological standpoint as well. Marriage is able to bring about many positive benefits for same-sex couples and their families. Also, same-sex marriage has received support from many religious leaders. Furthermore, it does not have negative consequences on the institution of the American family, and could even have positive consequences. From a consequentialist point of view, it should be allowed too. In†¦show more content†¦This restricts rights that they should deserve and enjoy. In 1967 the US Supreme Court unanimously confirmed in Loving v. Virginia that marriage is â€Å"one of the basic civil rights of man†. From a deontological standpoint , the upholding of human rights would be seen as morally right, and hence it is necessary to uphold the human right to marry for same-sex couples as well. Same-sex couples should be treated equally Secondly, not allowing same-sex couples to marry is a discriminatory act and serves to form a second class of citizens. According to Miami-Dade County Circuit Court Judge Sarah Zabel, the denial of marriage to same-sex couples â€Å"serves only to hurt, to discriminate, to deprive same-sex couples and their families of equal dignity, to label and treat them as second-class citizens, and to deem them unworthy of participation in one of the fundamental institutions of our society. In the history of America, there have often been different cases of discrimination, such as those based on gender, race, physique etc. Denying marriage is another form of discrimination that is based on sexual orientation and sex. A deontologist would not condone discrimination of any kind considering that discrimination is morally wrong. Whether one is a homosexual or heterosexual, I believe it should not make a difference to their entitlement of equality and rights. Same-sex couples are fellow