This persuasive speech argues in favor of same-sex marriage by listing the states that currently allow it and citing an article and quote supporting same-sex relationships. It addresses consistency, hypocrisy, religion, and marriage. Resources cited at the end include articles on gay adoption bans being ruled unconstitutional, same-sex families and the law, biblical passages, the economic benefits of same-sex marriage in New York, and websites on denied rights to same-sex partners and the Westboro Baptist Church.
2. States
That
Allow
Same-sex
marriages
Connecticut
Iowa
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New York
Vermont
Washington
According to 2013 CNN article
5. RESOURCES
Almanzar, Yolanne. "Florida Gay Adoption Ban Is Ruled Unconstitutional." The New York Times.
The New York Times, 26 Nov. 2011. Web. 28 May 2013.
Bernard, Tara Siegel. "A Family with Two Moms, Except in the Eyes of the Law." The New York
Times. The New York Times, 21 July 2012. Web. 23 Mar. 2013.
Deuteronomy. Holy Bible: New International Version. (2011) Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
Ellis, Blake. "Gay Marriage Boosts NYC's Economy by $259 Million in First Year." CNNMoney.
Cable News Network, 24 July 2012. Web. 21 May 2013.
Leviticus. Holy Bible: New International Version. (2011) Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
"Rights and Protections Denied Same-sex Partners" HRC. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 March. 2013.
"Westboro Baptist Church Home Page." Westboro Baptist Church Home Page. N.p., n.d. Web. 23
March. 2013.
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