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Should Same-Sex Couples Have Equal Rights? Exploring Acceptance and Legal Challenges

This article explores the ongoing debate surrounding same-sex marriage rights in the United States. Currently, only 6 out of 50 states recognize same-sex marriage, with political affiliations influencing opinions on the matter. The younger generation tends to support gay marriage, while older individuals often oppose it, citing religious beliefs. Additionally, the article highlights the denied benefits for same-sex couples, including social security and marriage exemptions. Through personal stories and historical context, it addresses the societal and legal challenges faced by gay and lesbian couples seeking equality.

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Should Same-Sex Couples Have Equal Rights? Exploring Acceptance and Legal Challenges

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  1. Should gay and lesbian couples be given the same rights as everyone else? Same-Sex Marriage

  2. Do any of these photos upset you?Why?

  3. 6 Out of 50 States • 6 of the 50 states in the United States allow same-sex marriage • Conneticut, Massachusetts, Iowa, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont

  4. Political Affiliation • Republicans are against gay marriage • Independents are slightly more for same-sex marriage • Democrats are mostly for gay marriage

  5. Age of Acceptance • The older generation is less accepting or is against it • The younger part of the population and young adults are for gay marriage

  6. Benefits Not Allowed • Social Security Benefits •  Gift Taxes • Transfer •  Marriage Benefits •  Marriage Exemption to Federal Estate Though people against gay marriage believe these rights shouldn't be allowed to gay couples.

  7. Holly's Story • Holly and Eileen • 1,049 Benefits • Denied Rights

  8. Against Gay Marriage • #1 Reason - Religion bans same-sex marriage

  9. Gay and Famous • Miguel Bose - Spanish singer and actor • Truman Capote - American writer and journalist • Ellen DeGeneres - American actress and comic • John Edgar Hoover - American head of the FBI • Elton John - British pop singer and composer • Leonardo da Vinci - Italian painter, sculptor and architect

  10. Ellen DeGeneres http://www.tubechop.com/watch/292321

  11. Proposition 8 • May 26, 2009 - Prop. 8 Upheld •  August 2010 - Proposition 8 repealed • 2011 - Prosition 8 ban lifted • February 7th, 2012 - Proposition 8 found to be unconstitutional

  12. Proposition 8, February 7th, 2012 http://www.tubechop.com/watch/292301

  13. Should gay and lesbian couples be allowed the same rights as everyone else?

  14. The End Thanks for listening

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