Let Gays Marry and Leave Marriage Alone Essay -- Andrew Sullivan Willi

I will summarize some of the key points from the act, Let Gays Marry, by Andrew Sullivan, and the essay, Leave Marriage Alone, by William Bennett. Some of these main points argon taken from mutual beliefs of some(prenominal) authors and others argon derived from the opposing opinions of the two.The first summary of Andrew Sullivans essay is a reflection of Andrew Sullivans stance of the issue. The original essay was in favor of allowing same sex marriage in the States. My summary will dictate some of the arguments that I found to be the most ingratiatory and important to Sullivans case. The second summary is of Bennetts essay, Leave Marriage Alone. I will, again, try to point out the most influential pieces of argument in the essay. Finally, I hope to synthesize these two essays, and expose some of the similarities and arguments between the two. In the synthesis, I hope to provide an incite into some of the basic ideals presented from both(prenominal) sides of the iss ue. Andrew Sullivan states his thesis in the first paragraph of his essay entitled, Let Gays Marry. They are citizens, entitled, like everyone else, to equal protection -no special rights, but simple equality(25). Sullivan is referring to a supreme court declaration, stating that homosexuals are no longer separate from the general public in America. The decision states that gay and lesbian couples have the same rights as every other American citizen.With the new openness to the gay and lesbian lifestyle, there is no longer a need for homosexuals to feel like a separate entity from society. Based on this idea, advocates of gay and lesbian marriage are campaigning towards the right of same sex unions, recognized by law. Andrew Sullivan argues that many homosexuals... ...des of this argument. Bennett and Sullivan both face the same fears and obstacles in their beliefs. Allowing same sex couples to marry would broaden the definition of marriage, and aid in the gaining of equal ity for the homosexual community in America. They are both in opposition to each other, but they both agree that America is a diverse and tolerant nation. Neither of them deny that in America everyone has rights and there exist certain, respected, and revered launchings. Bennett and Sullivan are concerned with the result of giving up a traditional way of looking at such an institution as marriage, against the right to this institution for every person in America.Works CitedLet Gays Marry, by Andrew Sullivan http//faculty.mc3.edu/barmstro/sullivan.htmlLeave Marriage Alone, by William Bennetthttp//faculty.mc3.edu/barmstro/sullivan.html