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Pros & Cons of Gay Marriage in Missouri

Introduction

The issue regarding gay marriage has been debatable since long. There are people who oppose it and on the other hand, there are people who support it. It should be made sure by the government and the federal agencies to resolve the issue and take a decision keeping in view its pros and cons. This paper will discuss the issue of gay marriage in Missouri.

Discussion

Against

Homosexuals now can marry in any Country 

Homosexuals can marry like any other, with the same rights and obligations as heterosexual. That a homosexual complain of discrimination because he is not allowed to marry someone of the same sex is like a polygamist complains of discrimination because he is not allowed to marry several women, or a pederast with a child, or a kidnapper with her kidnapped. According to the law in Missouri, gay marriage is not allowed. They do not even agree with the stance of the current President, Barack Obama that gay marriages should be legalized (Rauch, Pp 59).

Issue of Children

Marriage is a special status that society recognizes committed union between a man and a woman for a reason: because their relationship is the only body able to generate new members of the human species because their interpersonal relationship and is ideal for breeding, protecting and educating them. This service is so important and beneficial to the society that deserves legal protection. Conversely, any bodily act between homosexuals cannot generate new human beings, and no two people of the same sex are suitable for raising and educating children, who would not have paternal referent / male (if two lesbians) or maternal / female (if two homosexuals). According to the law of Missouri, gay marriages should not be a part of the law and they should not be legalized. Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri has opposed the stand of Barack Obama of legalizing the gay marriage.

Legalizing Gay Marriage weakens the Strength of Natural Marriage

Many people think that when homosexuals marry, they do not affect anything.  In approving gay marriage a message is given to the society that marriage really does not mean anything, because people do not marry and commitment is weak (Feigen, pp. 345). Fake marriages create distrust in interpersonal and social commitment. A society based on distrust, disengagement and lack of commitment never works well, as well as, one is based on the strong families, committed for life for the good of the spouses, children and relatives. 

Other Issues

It is a fact that the legalization of gay marriage will cause a decline in the quality of life. Homosexuals have shorter life expectancy and are more likely to suffer psychological conflicts and suicidal tendencies. Many homosexuals live as suffering homosexuality. The same gay publications show the high incidence rate of affective disorders and behavioral pathologies among the homosexual community. AIDS, with one of the most influential factors is not from the standpoint of health, the most impact in reducing the life expectancy of gay. Homosexuality usually accompanied by unhealthy addictions and disorders such as ...