This paper focuses on the Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges (2015). This paper will give an overview of the case, the major arguments made by the plaitiffs and the defendents, as well as how the case has affected other rulings. This case has answered many legal questions and will shape any future cases that deal with gay marriage, possibly even equal rights. Deatiled CH: James Obergefell and John Arthur was a same-sex couple and was married on July 11, 2013 on a medical transport plan on the tarmac at the airport in Baltimore, Maryland due to Arthur being unable to move (3,2) .
David Von Drehle’s article about the recent controversy in an elected Kentucky Clerk 's office describes Kim Davis ' refusal to issue same sex marriage licenses and stresses that it is not her place to do so. In this article, David Von Drehle uses strong rhetoric to convince the reader that it is not Kim Davis’ place to refuse to issue marriage licenses. He starts out with the phrase “The heat around gay marriage is obscuring what a simple distinction this actually is. But suppose the Rowan County Clerk was a devout Hindu” (Von Drehle Time)
Tina Rosenberg, a recipient of the MacArthur Grant, winner of the Pulitzer and the National book award for her book The Haunted Land, writes an unforeseen piece about the challenges first-generation college students face when going through the college and financial aid application process. Rosenberg has shown herself more than approved to explore and reveal to the world the struggle of applying to college for first generation students in her article “Guiding a First Generation to College.” With her novels, “Join the Club: How Peer Pressure Can Transform the World’ and "Children of Cain” it is clear that she has a tendency of exploring sensitive issues around the world. Moreover, being the mother of three daughters, who will soon face the college application process themselves, she is more than qualified to explore the topic of college applications.
Amanda Stevenson Dr. Woodiwiss PO 101 30 November 2015 _______________________________ On June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court ruled any state ban against gay marriage unconstitutional with the case of Obergefell v. Hodges. Ruling in favor of Obergefell, the court’s decision shook what was thought to be the “stable ground” of the United States. Stemming from similar cases presented in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and Tennessee, Obergefell v. Hodges illuminated two objective questions: “Does the Fourteenth Amendment require a state to license a marriage between two people of the same sex?” and “Does the Fourteenth Amendment require a state to recognize a marriage between two people of the same sex that was legally licensed and performed
Charles Colson argues, in his essay “Gay Marriage: Societal Suicide”, that the legalization of Gay Marriage would break the traditional institution of marriage and lead to an increase in crime. Though, the way Charles Colson structures his argument is ineffective and does nothing to advance his crusade. First, Charles argues that the imposition of gay marriage would, essentially be, an act of “judicial tyranny”, and that it be an overreach of American jurisprudence. However, this is an historically inaccurate argument, because not only American jurisprudence has always been accused of overstepping its boundaries, but by crossing these boundaries that it’s critics say it has, allows for social progress to be advanced in America. It was the
Annie Nguyen Mr. Montalbano AP Language and Composition, Period 4 21 February 2016 What’s Wrong with Gay Marriage? Questions Meaning Questions: 1. What three arguments against same-sex marriage does Pollitt summarize in her first three paragraphs, and how does she refute each argument?
INTRODUCTION Jack Phillips’ is a man of deep religious faith, combining his strong religious beliefs with the cakes he makes in his own bakery, Masterpiece Cakeshop. Each cake Phillips’ makes it meticulously crafted through a series of sketching, sculpting, and hand-painting as he believes these cake to be a form of artistic expression. However, just as any artist’s work is personal to them, Phillips’ too focuses heavily on what the cake, which he considers his art, will represent and does not produce cakes that contrast with his personal beliefs. The issue here is that Phillips’ denied respondents Charlie Craig and David Mullins’ request to create a cake honoring their same-sex marriage.
In the short essay, " Gay "Marriage": Societal Suicide”. Olson is headstrong towards the fact that gay marriage is unnecessary and will lead to the degradation of society. Clearly, Colson strongly opposes gay marriage and has given reason to his position however, in some parts, it lacks the necessary evidence needed to support the argument. Charles Colson writes an essay opposing gay marriage. He first cites his outrage towards the authorities for allowing it to be implemented in the law as he strongly believes that heterosexual marriage is the traditional building block of human society.
Overall, Charles Colson’s essay Gay “Marriage”: Societal Suicide causes the reader to give more thought to the controversial topic that is same-sex marriage. Despite the fact that the essay is ridden with fallacies, Colson’s utilization of statistics, studies, and his personal experiences as a prison minister, all partially contribute to his overall goal; the essay causes the reader to stop and think about their opinion on same-sex marriage as well as consider Colson’s
1967, a court case was brought up to supreme court, involving two people, a white male and a black female fighting for their right to love each other without having any consequences. One night this married couple were arrested and banished and even jailed due to the fact these two people were just sleeping in the same bed and living in the same house. The laws prohibiting the right to interracial marriage and these two to even be together was called miscegenation laws. These laws prohibited any different race from being together, especially blacks and whites. The loving vs. Virginia court case proved that miscegenation laws were unconstitutional and exchanged back equality after the case was resolved, these laws didn’t allow any race to marry another and had unnecessary rules and punishments
When debating the legalization of same sex marriage, religious reasoning and accusations of bigotry often provoke obstinance. Instead of reiterating those arguments, William J. Bennett, a prominent cultural conservative, former secretary of education, and author of The Book of Virtues, focuses on societal effects in his op-ed article, “Against Gay Marriage.” Though Bennett’s piece conveys partiality, it also attempts to discuss this issue scrupulously to ensure readers will consider his argument and perhaps accept his implications. While some of Bennett’s word choices convey tolerance of the gay community, his rhetoric incites readers to accept that preserving society requires marginalizing homosexuals.
Do you think being gay is an option or is someone born that way? I 'm here to talk about someone who is trying to figure out feelings dealing with options. The author of The Gay Option, Stephanie Farmington tells us that she wrote a letter explaining her being gay and how she feels that it 's optional. This is important because it allows the reader to know what the just of the article will be about. Starting with the letter impacts the reader to an extent were they kind of feel sorrow for the Author.
Among which, A dispute in Colorado over a wedding cake has found its way to the Supreme Court. When a gay couple requested a cake for their wedding reception in 2012, they were denied. Cake artist, Jack Phillips cited his beliefs on same-sex marriage in denying the order. After that Charlie Craig and David Mullins field complaint with the Colorado Civil Rights Division. It was ruled that Philips violated Colorado’s Anti-Discrimination Act.
Why do people have a problem with gay marriage? It is not all people who have a problem with gay marriage, but there are those who believe that gay marriage is an abomination and goes against God. Others however, believe that people are just people, and it does not matter if you are gay or not. Charles Colson believes that gay marriage is the end of the tradition of marriage; especially if gay couples are able to adopt children. Katha Pollitt however, believes that it does not matter if a couple is gay, straight, or elderly; as long as they are happy together and love one another.
The Democratic party has a very liberal and progressive view on Illegal Immigration. Ever since Abraham Lincoln abolished slavery in 1865, the Democratic party has moved towards a more progressive path. They are interested in “brotherhood” and unity of the people. The Democratic party believes that the government should give residency to people who are willing to contribute to society and serve their country.
