Same-sex marriage legalized?
Destiny Patrick
Introduction and thesesis
Three reasons
- only god judges you like the bible says, thou shall not lie, steal, kill, nor direspect they mother nor father. james 9:10-11
- What if it was your brother or sister any kind of family would you mind it?
- They dont care why should we, we where taught to only think about ourselves.
Other things to know
17 states that have legalized same-sex marraige.
6 by Court Decision
California* (June 28, 2013), Connecticut (Nov. 12, 2008), Iowa (Apr. 24, 2009), Massachusetts (May 17, 2004), New Jersey (Oct. 21, 2013), New Mexico (Dec. 19, 2013)
8 by State Legislature
Delaware (July 1, 2013), Hawaii (Dec. 2, 2013), Illinois (law will take effect June 1, 2014), Minnesota (Aug. 1, 2013), New Hampshire (Jan. 1, 2010), New York (July 24, 2011), Rhode Island (Aug. 1, 2013), Vermont (Sep. 1, 2009)
3 by Popular Vote
Maine (Dec. 29, 2012), Maryland (Jan. 1, 2013), Washington (Dec. 9, 2012)
The Defense of Marriage Act defines "marriage" as only a legal union between one man and one woman, same-sex couples - even if legally married in their state - will not be considered spouses for purposes of federal law. This is still not all freedom that they cant get.