What are the views on the legalization of gay marriage?

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Question: What are the views on the legalization of gay marriage?
Position1 of 4›: Gay marriage should be legalized

This position holds that gay marriage should be legalised. It argues that same-sex couples deserve the same rights as heterosexual ones, that marriage is a fundamental right and its definition has always evolved, and that withholding it amounts to discrimination.

Supporting arguments · 4

Gay marriage is beneficial to the economy
A country or state can create a more competitive economic market by legalizing gay marriage. Many businesses argue that legalizing gay marriage would allow employers a larger pool of creative and hard-working employees. Local economies would also benefit from the revenue from weddings and marriage license fees.
Marriage is a fundamental right for all
Everyone has the legal right to marry their partner of choice. The option for a person to marry whomever they want is legal in numerous countries, including the United States and Germany.
The definition of marriage is always changing
The definition of marriage is constantly shifting as societal attitudes change.
Not allowing same-sex marriage is discriminatory
To grant different legal rights on the basis of gender, religion, race or sexual orientation is discrimination.