Before we begin our proposition to support the legalization of the right for conservative bakers to refuse to sell wedding cakes to homosexual couples, it would be appropriate to set a context as to where this argument is coming from and being applied in terms of environment and social structure. As such, our argument lies in the realm of a country or a collective environment where the legalization of homosexual marriage is implemented, where the union, as well as marriage between two people of the same sex, is a civil constitutional part of the social structure of the time and place. Hence, they are a group of people recognized as equals among others regardless of their race, language or religion; and like any other, they have equal human …show more content…
Such laws implemented in many countries are to preserve the well-being and freedom for each individual to ensure that peace and justice be maintained so no one should have unfair treatment or face discrimination to their own beliefs. The governing of an individual’s human right was created to instill equality for every individual as best as possible, bearing in mind the importance of a unified and peaceful community. With that being said, every individual should be entitled to equal human rights that allows he or she to practice their own set of beliefs and have that freedom of thought and expression. This comes from the United Nations Universal Declaration Articles 18 whereby stating the Freedom of Thoughts & Article 19 stating the Freedom of Expression. In essence, these articles stand to affirm an individual 's freedom to have their sets of beliefs and also to make choices based on what they say and …show more content…
However, we must be clear in how we actually see to what extent this as an act of discrimination, or if it actually is at all. The extent to which the effects of discrimination occurs is when an extreme act taken to extreme measures is being imposed on a group of individuals whose rights are being constrained or even threatened by the society. This is definitely not the case here, as the legal obligation is not placed on every baker in the country, conservative or not, to inhibit their services to homosexual couples. In fact the legal obligation placed here is to safeguard the differing views whereby everyone can still practise their human rights without imposing their own beliefs on
David Von Drehle’s article about the recent controversy in an elected Kentucky Clerk 's office describes Kim Davis ' refusal to issue same sex marriage licenses and stresses that it is not her place to do so. In this article, David Von Drehle uses strong rhetoric to convince the reader that it is not Kim Davis’ place to refuse to issue marriage licenses. He starts out with the phrase “The heat around gay marriage is obscuring what a simple distinction this actually is. But suppose the Rowan County Clerk was a devout Hindu” (Von Drehle Time)
Susie O'Brien's article 'It's time to honour gay couples and allow them to marry' (The Advertiser, November 20, 2010, p. 27) is arguing the side of pro-gay marriage in the debate of marriage equality. This argument is made using ethos, logos, pathos and suggestive language as to guide you to her side of the argument. Susie begins by talking about herself and her experience on the subject of whether or not she had a choice when growing up straight or gay. She demonstrates her knowledge on the topic by referencing her personal history; however not truly showing why her opinion should be listening to rather than others. Her argument is very personally based and draws examples such as herself and her family or friends.
Published in the National Review on November 30, 2017, David French discusses the first amendment and non discriminatory laws on the issue of a cake shop owner refusing to make a cake for a gay couple in their celebration of marriage in the the article “Stop Misrepresenting Masterpiece Cakeshop”. French argues for Jack Phillips owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop and makes very valid points against the other side stating that refusing a certain type of service that sends a message is not discriminatory or unconstitutional. He further more explains the premise of the argument and clarifies key pieces of information. For example Jack Phillips did not refuse service to the couple, French clearly states he is on the constitutional and legal side.
Question 1 Since the Supreme Court was established in 1789 it has directly or indirectly been a policymaker. The job of the Supreme Court is to interpret the Constitution, but inevitably by doing so, they have become policy makers that change the way citizens and the government interact; from Miranda rights to same-sex marriage the Supreme Court has played a major part in policy making. Recent cases that show the Supreme Court changes the way that the government and its citizens interact with each other are Gonzales v. Raich (2005), Salinas v. Texas (2013), and Obergefell v. Hodges (2015). First, in Gonzales v. Raich (2005) the Supreme Court criminalized the production and use of cannabis even where states approved it for medicinal purposes.
“Once known, the fact that a person is a homosexual or a member of a racial minority group is regarded by members of the majority group (heterosexuals, Whites) as one of the most important pieces of information about her or him (Hereck).” The law of marriage only to opposite couples had affected a large portion of people that had different sexualities. This law encouraged people to go out and fight for their rights by starting petitions and protests as well. In this case, I believe that it was also seen as an unjust law, where it was only fair to part of the
When debating the legalization of same sex marriage, religious reasoning and accusations of bigotry often provoke obstinance. Instead of reiterating those arguments, William J. Bennett, a prominent cultural conservative, former secretary of education, and author of The Book of Virtues, focuses on societal effects in his op-ed article, “Against Gay Marriage.” Though Bennett’s piece conveys partiality, it also attempts to discuss this issue scrupulously to ensure readers will consider his argument and perhaps accept his implications. While some of Bennett’s word choices convey tolerance of the gay community, his rhetoric incites readers to accept that preserving society requires marginalizing homosexuals.
America is a free county where individuals can make their own decision according to their believes. Gay marriage or same sex marriage in America is considered legal for people who do it. Every human is created different, also have different believes, considerations and prospective in everything that we do. In this case of Jack Phillips who refused to bake cake for same sex marriage, I think Phillips shouldn’t be in court because he didn’t break any laws nor did illegal crime. Jack refused make a cake because he stands against it .According to Jack Phillips
The cultural war between majority and minority has been an ongoing struggle in America because we believe in Democracy. A government ruled by the people and for the people is tested when minorities and majorities butt heads on social issues. Many times the majority has the political power to influence legislation to the detriment of the minority leaving members of the minority group to seek justice through the court system. This was the case for the LGBT community when they fought against Colorado’s 2nd Amendment which they felt limited their protections as a minority class. Colorado, in 1992, was one of the first states to experience a rising cultural conflict between the LGBT community and religious groups.
The federal judge in San Antonio, Texas, “ruled that Texas ' ban on same-sex marriage violates the U.S. Constitution and demeans the dignity of gay couples "for no legitimate reason." Judge Orlando Garcia then granted two plaintiff couples ' request for an injunction barring the state from enforcing the ban.” (Keen 1) One of the couples sought to be married in Texas while the other couple had already been married in Massachusetts, but desired to be recognized by the state of Texas. In Garcia’s ruling, he states that, “the Texas bans violate the guarantees of due process and equal protection of the U.S. Constitution.”
The evidence of this can be the case which has happened in a small town of Indiana. A family couple of pizzeria owners refused to serve the same-sex couple, explaining that it contradicts to their religion. Soon after this case the couple was forced to close their pizzeria because of lack of guests, however it was their decision, that could not be influenced by any state authority. In my point of view, the government actually should take some measures in order to not discriminate any citizens. Nevertheless nowadays, it is obvious that according to the regulations of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of Indiana it is difficult to strike a balance between religious freedom with protection of civil rights and civil liberties.
Liberals support same-sex marriage and argue that love is grounds enough for marriage, regardless of sexual orientation. Conservatives are usually opposed and often cite religious viewpoints and concerns about the reading of children as the main reasons for their opposition. In the 1970s the court case Baker v. Nelson occurred. It was a case in which the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a state law limiting marriage to persons of the opposite sex did not violate the U.S. Constitution. On June 26, 2015 the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states.
Pro-Con Analysis Paper Nicole Mills University of West Florida A Kentucky clerk’s office turned away a gay couple seeking a marriage license on Thursday, defying a federal judge’s order that dismissed her argument involving religious freedom. Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis’ office turned away David Moore and David Ermold just hours after a U.S. district judge ordered her to do the opposite. Kim Davis has argued that her deeply held Christian beliefs prevent her from issuing licenses to same-sex couples. After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled gay marriage bans unconstitutional, Davis stopped issuing licenses to any couple, gay or straight.
On September 16, 2017, a gay couple went to a Colorado baker named Jack Phillips for a custom wedding cake. Phillips then refused to make a wedding cake for the couple, which led to a question of discrimination. The court had to ensure that Phillips wasn’t going against the 2015 Promise of Equality. Phillips said that it was against his religion to support such things and he “Shouldn’t be forced to use his talents to convey a message of support for same-sex marriages.” Phillips says this clashes with his religious beliefs and he can’t be shamed into baking a cake because people get their feelings hurt.
Joey Cho Mrs. Middleton English 10 17 October 2016 Persuasive Research Essay Outline Introduction LGBT/ same-sex marriage is one of the most heated and controversial debates in our current society. Unlike the past thousands of years whereas marriage was defined as a legal union between a man and a woman, now the concept of marriage has been extended to a broader context. “Homosexuality” in most cultures is viewed as a disgrace, and it is often considered as a great sin from a religious aspect.
Gay adoption is the adoption of children by same sex couples. Based on this topic, I’d like to look into the question “Are children adopted by gay parents more likely to have the psychological problem?” And the thesis I stated is that gay couples are able to provide a warm and normal environment for adopted children to grow up. I want to focus on this topic from the current situation of gay adoption, gay couples are capable of raising children and children adopted by gay parents are the same as those who born in heterosexual families.