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The conflict over the issue of same sex marriage seems to have reached a boiling point in society today. This debate has been sparked again by the emergence of state and city governments that have begun marriages without government permission or authorization. There are three primary viewpoints within this struggle, each with it's own merits. There are those who are against homosexuality and its acceptance, those who disagree with illegal marriage, and those who support homosexuality and gay marriage. The three sides of this debate vary greatly in how the issue and people involved are defined, their belief in the cause or consequence of allowing this behavior, the evaluation or values of the situation, and the jurisdiction of the government, religion, and society to propose or halt changes like these.
Perhaps the largest difference in the debate is how the issue itself is defined, as well as the parties supporting either side. The proponents of gay marriage have defined......

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