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Yes. If you are part of a same-sex couple, or likely to be one during your life, then same-sex marriage is an important issue. Particularly, if you are part of a binational same-sex couple, then same-sex marriage is very important.
If you are not gay or lesbian, then same-sex marriage probably isn't going to impact your life very much one way or another. In states that have legalized same-sex marriage, life continues on as usual with few changes, except for same-sex married couples.
What else can I help you with?
Is same-sex marriage a social issue?
Yes, in political terms, same-sex marriage is classified as a social issue, as is abortion. It is not primarily an economic issue, a health issue, an education issue, a national security issue, or a foreign policy issue.
Was same-sex marriage legal in colonial America?
Same-sex marriage was not an issue in colonial America. At that time, it was assumed that marriage is between a man and a woman. Same-sex marriage is actually a fairly recent issue.
Is marriage important in love?
Loveis important in marriage, but marriage is not necessary for love.
What can you do to support same-sex marriage?
There are petitions around for support of gay marriage if you can find one you can sign it. You can also vote for candidates and political parties that publicly support same-sex marriage. You can make donations to the campaigns of pro-marriage equality candidates. You can write letters to your state and federal lawmakers letting them know that the issue is important to you. You can speak to your friends, family members, neighbors and co-workers concerning the issue and thereby raise public awareness.
Can congress issue marriage licenses?
No, Congress does not issue marriage licenses. Marriage licenses are typically issued by state or local governments in the United States, as marriage laws fall under state jurisdiction. While Congress can influence marriage laws through legislation, the actual issuance of licenses is managed at the state level.
Why is the issue of same-sex marriage left up to the states?
In the United States, the states have always regulated eligibility and validity of marriage. Only once before, in the issue of interracial marriage, did the federal government overrule states rights in this regard.
What do you do with the marriage license after the wedding in Tennessee?
You have it executed by the officiant, the parties and their witnesses. It is then returned to the courthouse and they will issue a Certificate of Marriage.
Why is marriage important to you?
Its not
How is maturity important in marriage?
Maturity is extremely important in marriage. If you are immature (sleeping with other women/men) then that could possible end the marriage.
Do doctors approve of same-sex marriage?
Doctors have never gotten together to issue a statement for or against any type of marriage.
What was an important issue early in the history of finance?
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Where in the U.S. Constitution is marriage defined?
It is not. The issue is left up to the individual states.
