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The Debate on Same-Sex Marriages
The legalization of same-sex marriages is a political and emotional debate that has recently become a big issue in today's society. Once considered to be a mental illness, homosexuality is gradually being seen as a natural condition that people are born with. Until recently gay's and lesbian's behavior was illegal and they were often arrested, persecuted, or imprisoned for their expression of love. Most governments have been forced to drop antisodomy laws considering the unfairness and violation of privacy the laws support. Even though homosexuals have been given some rights, the right to marriage is still far out of reach. Many states have passed legislation defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman. Also, a number of states and the federal government passed Defense of Marriage Acts to stop the possibility of having to recognize same-sex marriages. Despite the setback, gay activists are still fighting for their right to......

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