The Government Should Not Legalize Gay Marriage

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Why the Government Should Not Legalize Gay Marriage:

Why the Government Should Not Legalize Gay Marriage Presented by James Grunwald

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The Evolution of Philosophy

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Neutral Ground : The purpose of government is for the good of all by providing for liberty, but not license.

Historical Purposes of Government:

Historical Purposes of Government Sustaining Civilization For the Good of All Not License (Anarchy) Fundamental Rights

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First Point : Because homosexual relationships do not participate in a fundamental purpose of marriage—procreation—and actually hurt citizens, these unions should not be encouraged through legalization of gay marriage

Procreation and Health:

Procreation and Health Implicit to Sustaining Civilization Lack of Procreation is a Modern Crisis Homosexual behavior does not create children Homosexual behavior is a health hazard Non-healthful or non-procreative relationships are not legally protected Legalizing an activity starts encouraging or stops discouraging that activity

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Second Point : Because Homosexual Relationships do not lead to commitment among partners and the proper environment for children, such relationships should not be condoned in marriage.

Promiscuity and Environment:

Promiscuity and Environment Homosexual relationships do not lead to commitment Artificial standards (like marriage) can’t change this extent of promiscuity Lesbian relationships face problems of fatherless households , such as crime Males and females both provide unique, irreplaceable features in a family setting

Conclusion:

Conclusion Civil Unions are still permitted Government has higher responsibilities Main civil downsides from homosexual marriage No Procreation Health Hazards Lack of Commitment Questionable Home Environment