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Why did Congress stay that gay people already had equal rights prior to gay marriage being legalized?
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∙ 6y ago
Prior to (and during) the gay marriage movement, which began in full force after 2000, many people in Congress believed that gay people could form private legal contracts and get the same benefits of marriage, which was not true.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 10y agoThis is not true. Gay people have the right to get married under Federal law. But some states ban gay marriage (not congress).
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Why has same-sex marriage not been legalized in India?
The issue in India is complex, but in general terms, same-sex marriage has not been legalized in India due to religious and cultural taboos against gay people.
Why was same-sex marriage legalized in Vermont?
Because enough people believed it was the right thing to do and voted for it.
When did the people in America protested having legalized the marriage of gay people?
Anti-equality protests occur in America on a daily basis.
Why did the politicians legalise gay marriage?
The general public is in the majority as approving same sex marriage. It has been legalized in most Western countries because the objections do not seem reasonable in our modern societies. Most people do not find obstructing same sex marriage as justifiable.
Should people accept same-sex marriage?
Yes, people should accept same-sex marriage because the government has no legitimate interest in limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples only. In places where same-sex marriage has been legalized, continuing to oppose it personally is an unavailing attitude.
Congress not have the authority to do?
Congress cannot pass any laws about marriage. Congress, itself, is not allowed to tax people. They can't borrow money, either.
Can congress lower the presidents salary effective immediately?
No- Congress can not reduce the salaries of people already in office.
How were other people be affected when same-sex marriage was again legalized in California?
Only same-sex couples were directly affected. As an example, how are you affected when two people you never met get married?
What does Joel Olson think of gay people getting married?
Joel Olson died in 2012, before same sex marriage was legalized nationwide, but he was opposed to the idea.
Will same-sex marriage be legal in the future?
Same-sex marriages have already been legalized in some parts of the world and several states in the USA. Public acceptance has evolved rapidly with people finding it harder and harder to justify discrimination against long term same sex relationships. The jurisdictions where same sex marriage has been made legal increase every year.
Why do some heterosexuals not want same-sex marriage to be legalized?
First note this is not always the case. Many heterosexuals want gay marriage legalized, while many do not.There are different reasons for different people:Religious and/or moral.The 'definition' or idea of marriage that people have has, for some people, always been between one man and one woman.Homophobia.Lack of nice, normal, homosexual relationships in media, and the idea that homosexuality is some sort of deviancy or extravagant decadence.Feelings of superiority.Medical reasons regarding sexual relations.Inability to relate to homosexual desires or lifestyle.Economic reasons.These do not apply to all people who are against gay marriage, but different groups within this population.
How do people do with same-sex marriage?
So far, so good. The sky has not parts of the world where same-sex marriage has been legalized. There is no reason to believe that the success rate of same-sex marriages should be significantly different that that of opposite-sex marriages.
