| I have a proposition to make. Homosexual marriage is considered a highly controversial topic (or so it seems.) The issue is that of marriage rights recognized by the state or government. Are these considered the rights of the individual as well as a group of persons? And if so, could this issue have a precedent of equal nature with which we could judge the benefits or detriments of? I speak of the civil rights of issues of the 1950s. At that time, the rapid integration of an ethnic group into a society with which they were previously not identified with caused great political and social upheavel. I believe that homosexual marriage also ascribes to this same line of thought. I believe that we must judge what the worst outcome could be (via said precedent) in order to determine the viability of a movements such as this. I recognize that each contrasts differnces that would not make this an entirely plausible idea. However, this is a social/political movement that involves a certain minority group. This also involves such a minority group deriving government benefits from such an action. It is also based upon the individuals ethical stance (or so it would seem).
For the record, I have no moral or political objection to homosexual marriage.
I would greatly appreciate someones thoughts upon my philosophy. Thank you for your future input.
Many of the statements I make are solely based upon my opinion. I also recognize that everyone lives a separate reality and is entitled to their own certain interpretations as such. |