Project one was very personal for me and in many ways helped me figure out what I could write about next. My sister, Sally, who I would do anything for is a lesbian. Sally may not plan/want to marry, but does she not deserve the same rights as anyone else? I am planning to do an exploratory/argumentative essay on Proposition 8. I know what most Americans know about the subject, and that is; California’s voting ballot on November 4, 2008 changed the state constitution by banning same-sex marriage. how does this affect those voting for proposition 8? Does it make their own relationships any less validated because those are allowed to choose who to spend their life with. Today in this day and age the divorce rate is higher than it’s ever been, people are crying out for the sanctity of marriage but its accepted for celebrities to marry for under 24 hours? To have such a joy of finally being able to take the one you love and stand in front of those who make your life complete and pledge to be theirs forever and then be told your promises are not significant. How is this fair?
· As a reader what would you like to know about proposition 8 and what questions might you have?
· I seem to get my personal opinions caught up in this topic a little too much, what are your opinions on proposition 8?
· Do you think that same-sex marriages will change the definition of marriage? Or only make it stronger?
· Lastly, if kids are taught that same-sex marriage is no different than traditional marriage would this make marriage seem less significant?
Even though I do not know much about the Proposition 8, I do not believe that it is fair to those homosexuals that would like to make a marital commitment to their significant other. As a reader I would like to know who started the proposition and their personal reason. Due to the fact that I don’t know much about the proposition, I only have one opinion. That opinion is that I don’t agree with the proposition. I think that everyone is entitled to spend their lives with whomever they please. I think that same sex marriages would make the definition stronger. Sex- sex marriages would create a broad outlook on the world; instead of have so many boundaries. Who wants to be confined to rules about who you can marry? That’s like taking someone’s happiness away. I don’t believe that marriage would be looked at as less significant if children were taught about same sex marriages. I think that the world would turn into a better place by teaching the youth, the future of the world, that EVERYONE has the same equal rights.
ReplyDeleteI disagree with Prop 8 mainly because our country is known for its freedom and i dont feel its right to deny certain people this. I also think that no two marriages are alike and it means different things to different people. I feel like people who belive their marriage means less just because a same sex couple is allowed to marry is clearly insecure about their own marriage in the first place. They should spend more time focusing on their relationship and not worrying so much about what other people are doing. As far as the issue of children is concerned, i think that parents should raise them to believe in a traditional marriage but also let them know that as they get older if they feel its not right for them its okay to be who they are.
ReplyDeleteProposition 8 is a joke. It is ridiculous that our country strives to accommodate to all of it's members to make sure every individual has equal rights. And to say that one has to be deprived from marriage because of sexual orientation is discriminate. No one wants to live in a world of hate and singling out people because they're "different" from our everyday norms is doing just that. I want to know why on earth the people who put proposition 8 in to act, what there motives were and why they feel this is right? Also why some of society feels that teaching children that same sex marriage is wrong. If we were to legalize same sex marriage it would strengthen our country because it shows acceptance and follows what our founding fathers wanted, equality.
ReplyDeleteI personally may be the only one in the class that actually agrees with Proposition 8. True, it is very wrong to discriminate someone based on their sexual preference but I personally think that it is wrong to use that same sexual preference as an advantage. Gay people AND single straight people don't have the same rights as married people. If they want equality, then have equality for all and not just a particular group.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Proposition 8. I did not know a lot on the issue until we had to read the articles and watch the videos. I am Catholic and there are is no other religion that agrees with the sanctity of marriage, but sometimes you have to go against your norm. I think that the definition of marriage is not necessarily between man and women, but between two individuals that have a real understanding of what it is to love one another. The commitment to marriage is to take care of each other till death do us part. Whether or not it is a man and a man, or a man and a women, or a women an a women, two people that are ready to make a commitment should be able to physically show their commitment to one another.
ReplyDeleteThe question of whether or not same sex marriages will change the definition of marriage, I think that yes it will, but a better question is, will it change to sanctity or reason behind marriage? No I do not think so. I think that same sex marriages will make people realize again what marriage is all about. I have not done research, but from my own experiences I think that the divorce rate in this country is higher than ever. I think that if same sex marriages prove to be lasting it will help straight people realize what marriage is all about.
And I respectfully do not agree with Ebony, single straight people choose not to get married. Some gay people would choose to get married, but are blocked by law that they can not.
I think it's a great topic to attack. It's a very complicated and tough topic to attack as well; however, as much as you get the information out there the closer we(the people who agree with same sex marriages) will become in accomplishing something in the least. There are so many arguments that come into play with this topic; people have their own opinions to everything. It's hard because besides opinions people try to get the facts and get to the bottom of it. Well, I don't really know if there is a bottom to it, a right or a wrong. I think it's all on personal preference. Everything can be based on what ifs. I don't think the same sex marriages between those partners are looking for the financial benefits of marriage such as insurance, etc. They are looking for equality and acceptance, so I don't think the topic of single people don't get the same rights as married people either has anything to really do with it, but of course, that's only my opinion. I mean if it were for things such as financial means, wouldn't they be attacking the source (insurance agencies, etc.) about their problem than be taking a harder, more round-about way such as marriage. I think it's just something everyone wants to do someday, get married. They fall in love and want to spend the rest of their life with someone and share the bond between each other with a seal of marriage. I don't think they are think oh my goodness, I should get married cause I want lower this and lower that. It's a good yet hard to tackle topic. I'm doing something very similar; let me know if you have any ideas or peer questions.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great topic and is very relevant to our society today. I agree that you should include some of the pro’s (such as the Wii) in order to make your argument well rounded. Also, I think that it is very important that you have some material of interest to children. it seems that if a mother tried to abruptly tell her child, “no more video games,” the child would throw a tantrum and be confused without having something besides “because I said so” to refer to. Maybe explain to kids about how much better for you real soccer is than soccer with your thumbs. This sounds like its going to be a strong paper.
ReplyDeleteI think one of the most important components of this project will be your inclusion of facts. Many people have already formed an opinion on topics like this without any research, but if you can lay out exactly what the legislative process was, and explain what the married “rights” are, your argument may speak for itself. Also, it might help to draw some parallels with other social justice movements. Nobody thought Black civil rights was a big deal, either. As for your question about kids, you might explore those families whose children grow up with gay parents and how the oppression affects them. Good luck!
*Sorry! I only meant to post the bottom paragraph!*
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