Now that you have released the latest definition of marriage, which includes same-sex couples, I feel that this may create some sort of possible alteration towards future generations to come. ... Now that you've changed the definition, allowing same-sex marriage to be a part of it, I truly feel that you will only deteriorate our future generation. Consequently, allowing homosexuality to be a part of the ultimate definition I feel that you are encouraging it, which may cause harm to the reproduction of our future society. I have no discriminatory feelings against homosexuality, and belie...

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However, what is the definition of a sacred marriage? Why wouldn't a homosexual marriage be viewed as sacred? ... Homosexuals marry for reasons that heterosexuals do, love and companionship. ... Some believe that if homosexual marriage is legalized, that homosexuals will be teaching their kids in classrooms across America. ... In our world, homosexuality is widely accepted. ...

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Not only does this defy the 14th amendment, but it also sets a precedent making homosexuals second class citizens. ... The word "sexuality- does not appear in the Constitution, but are homosexuals not citizens too? ... Should homosexuals be granted the same rights and immunities, as stated in the 14th amendment? ... A marriage definition act is a bad idea on many levels, and it should not be instated. ...

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Not only does this defy the 14th amendment, but it also sets a precedent making homosexuals second class citizens. ... The word "sexuality- does not appear in the Constitution, but are homosexuals not citizens too? ... Should homosexuals be granted the same rights and immunities, as stated in the 14th amendment? ... A marriage definition act is a bad idea on many levels, and it should not be instated. ...

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I feel that this is a term that needs definition because it will always be controversial in American culture. ... In current times, the worst case of people being discriminated against for their beliefs is homosexuals. ... One major incident that has occurred is that of Matthew Sheppard, a homosexual student at the University of Wyoming. He was tricked into believing he was going out with a few strangers who were also homosexuals. ... For the most part, people are too afraid to defend them because they will be labeled as homosexuals themselves. ...

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Using this definition, it is safe to say that two major traditions of marriage have thus far been broken. ... Thus, the only way to dispute the right to marriage for homosexuals is to claim that they are not part of the human population. ... Just as Romeo and Juliet could not be blamed for their relationship, neither should a homosexual couple in these modern days. ...

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According to the 2000 census, there are over one million homosexuals in America. ... The Defense of Marriage Act also creates a federal definition of "marriage" and "spouse" for the first time in our country's history. ... Who has the position to determine who should marry who and what they think the appropriate definition for marriage and spouse is? ...

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However, the definition became broader as decades went by the The Dred Scott vs. ... Women and other minorities including homosexuals are frequently discriminated in society. ... Georgia's constitution had anti-sodomy, stating that homosexuality should not be allowed in the state. ...

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Family and Gender What is the definition of a family? Is it a "Mother- and "Father-, the father being the breadwinner and the mother staying home doing the cooking, cleaning and raising the children. Is it a same sexed couple with children, or it a single parent raising the ...

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When a man, or what society's definition of a man is, makes any effort to display but one feminine trait, he is looked down upon, but why? ... In Europe for example, we see that they accept what is not the normal standard, or according to the Americans, in terms of homosexuality, and what defines a man or woman. ...

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On the other hand, today's society places importance on issues that did not exist then such as environmental concerns and homosexuality. ... today it is equal opportunities for African Americans and women, as well as many special interest groups (such as homosexuals). ... Without their actions, we might not be the definition of freedom or political and military powerhouse that we are to the rest of the world. ...

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People who disagree with a message in a song either reject it and never let it touch their CD player again or create a twisted definition of the song that fits their beliefs, which no one can dispute. ... An example of this would be a project conducted at the University of Ankara determined that loud music causes homosexuality in mice and deafness in pigs. ... (McCarthy 29) If music presents no motivation to kill, rape, destroy, or cause homosexuality, what is its use? ...

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Genetic analysis of embryos may give parents the opportunity to select the "best" of their fertilized embryos, whatever their definition of best, and destroying the rest (Kevles). ... Under the flag of defending reproductive rights, certain gay rights advocates are pushing the idea of cloning as a means of preserving homosexuality in a general population which might otherwise decide to eliminate it. ...

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The US Supreme Court: Sexually Motivated? Following the defeat of Germany and Japan during World War II the United States almost immediately became burdened with another challenge, that of, containing their former ally, the Soviet Union. Known as the Cold War, this conflict inspired tremendous technological advances as well as, drastic social changes throughout the world and especially within the United States. The rivalry for global dominance immediately became, perhaps, the single most important factor determining the American, as well as, the global human experience and would remain...

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