The right to marriage applies to same-sex partnerships

The right to marriage applies to same-sex partnerships
Subjects
Homosexuality	Marriage
Rights
Linking arguments
Governments should recognize both opposite and same sex marriages

Supporting arguments

Marriage is a part of human life, and being allowed to partake in it is essential in order for homosexual individuals to be equal and full partners in society.

Marriage is a right given by governments to opposite-sex partnerships. Not granting it to same-sex couples as well constitutes discrimination.  Related argument: Governmental refusal to recognize same sex marriages constitutes discrimination. Related argument: Governments should recognize marriages.

Opposing arguments

There is no right to marriage.  Related argument: Marriage is a right.

If the institution of marriage is extended to same-sex partnerships, there will be no logical reason not to extend it even further, even to encompass clearly immoral relationships, such as those involving incest.  Applicable fallacy: Slippery slope.

This point applies only in the United States. If marriage is a human right that applies to all people and must be protected by governmental agencies in the United States, rather than a societal institution focused on familial development and procreation, then precedent such as Loving v. Virginia and Goodridge v. Department of Public Health will force courts to further extended marriage rights to incestuous couples, which is an immoral outcome.

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