Should same sex marriage be legal?
Week 34 / Society
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FOR
Marriage should exist as a universal human right that does not discriminate on the grounds of sexuality. Any concept that promotes love and unity will only be strengthened by the inclusion of all in society. Civil partnerships are an unsatisfactory compromise that marginalise non heterosexual couples. Marriage does not exist as a solely religious concept and same sex marriage will not interfere with religious freedom. Being able to love and commit to a partner is the main principle of marriage not sexuality. Same sex couples are just as likely to raise children in a loving and stable environment as heterosexuals.
AGAINST
Love and commitment alone should not define marriage. Tradition dictates marriage to be the union of a man and woman. Many believe this union to be constructed as a means of procreation, this runs counter to same sex marriages. Same sex marriage threatens this sacred institution and has far reaching social consequences, not just rendering marriage meaningless but helping to dismantle the traditional family. Children require a balanced upbringing with both male and female role models. As we have civil partnerships there is no real need for same sex marriage. This provides a celebratory ceremony and legality to a union.
Louise McLennan
Louise McLennan is a freelance illustrator based in Scotland, specialising in vector illustration. She likes super bright colours and gradients and weird looking landscapes. Her style is influenced by teenage fashion and Cartoon Network shows like Samurai Jack, mixed with a dash of fantasy movie imagery. Sheís also an IT student but doesn’t like to talk about it.
Week 34 / Society
Marriage should exist as a universal human right that does not discriminate on the grounds of sexuality. Any concept that promotes love and unity will only be strengthened by the inclusion of all in society. Civil partnerships are an unsatisfactory compromise that marginalise non heterosexual couples. Marriage does not exist as a solely religious concept and same sex marriage will not interfere with religious freedom. Being able to love and commit to a partner is the main principle of marriage not sexuality. Same sex couples are just as likely to raise children in a loving and stable environment as heterosexuals.
AGAINST
Love and commitment alone should not define marriage. Tradition dictates marriage to be the union of a man and woman. Many believe this union to be constructed as a means of procreation, this runs counter to same sex marriages. Same sex marriage threatens this sacred institution and has far reaching social consequences, not just rendering marriage meaningless but helping to dismantle the traditional family. Children require a balanced upbringing with both male and female role models. As we have civil partnerships there is no real need for same sex marriage. This provides a celebratory ceremony and legality to a union.
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Louise McLennan
Louise McLennan is a freelance illustrator based in Scotland, specialising in vector illustration. She likes super bright colours and gradients and weird looking landscapes. Her style is influenced by teenage fashion and Cartoon Network shows like Samurai Jack, mixed with a dash of fantasy movie imagery. Sheís also an IT student but doesn’t like to talk about it.
You can see more of Louise’s work at www.lemclennan.com
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