CONSTITUTIONALITY OF SAME SEX MARRIAGE IN THE UNITED STATES
Matthew Brigham
Legal Direct Study
Final Copy
December 17, 2004
Introduction
The proposed legalization of same-sex marriage is one of the most significant issues in current American family law. Right now it is one of the most strongly advocated reforms discussed in law reviews, one of the most explosive political questions facing lawmakers, and one of the most provocative issues emerging before American courts. If same-sex marriage is legalized, it could be one of the most revolutionary policy decisions in the history of American family law.
Supporting Side
The potential consequences, positive or negative, for children, parents, same-sex couples, families, social structure, public health, and the status of women are huge. Given the importance of the issue, the value of broad debate of the reasons for and against legalizing same-sex marriage should be obvious. Marriage is much more than merely a commitment to......
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