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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
- The definition of marriage is always changingThe definition of marriage is constantly shifting as societal attitudes change.
- Marriage is a fundamental right for allEveryone 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.
- Gay marriage is beneficial to the economyA 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.
- Not allowing same-sex marriage is discriminatoryTo grant different legal rights on the basis of gender, religion, race or sexual orientation is discrimination.