Marriage Laws Set Straight?

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Marriage Laws Set “Straight”?

The proposed legalization of same-sex marriage is one of the most significant issues in contemporary American family law. This issue is one of the most heavily campaigned developments discussed in law assessments; one of the most debatable political questions and one of the most confrontational issues that are facing present day American courts. If same-sex marriage is legalized, it could be one of the most innovative policy verdicts in the history of America. Its affect on the parents, children, and same sex couples, families, and the social and political world will be astronomical. The issue is highly argumentative and is easy to see why from any perspective. Marriage is a promise to a spouse to stay loyal and faithful in all aspects of the words. The act of marriage includes financial, legal and social responsibilities for each partner. Whether the partnership is a male and a female or two males or two females, the rules of marriage are the same from most every angle. In the act of marriage two adults bond and lawfully and often, religiously, make a promise to take on its responsibilities.
Marriage has changed throughout the years in how it is accepted in society. Years ago, divorce was frowned upon and interracial marriages were unheard of. Now, both are much more accepted and have only become accepted by time and the evolution of society. Same-sex marriage is now a slightly new concept and is being looked at presently like divorce was looked at in the early 20th century. It is happening more often but is still a shock to much of the American public. Laws are being created all over the country, in different states, to either stop or support homosexual relationships.
The state of California has stated two main reasons why same-sex marriage should not be legalized. Argument one says the only legitimate purpose of marriage is to reproduce and create life together in stable units. Ca...