Same-Sex Marriage

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1996, Iowa Representative Ed Fallon discussed why he is in support of the legalization of
same sex marriage. He began his speech, by stating of this debate and how their vote
would affect the public’s point of view. He used the example of “red-baiting,” from the
1950’s, which today has become “pink-baiting.” He felt that by creating gay and lesbian
unions, instead of legalizing gay marriage, this would only reinforce homophobia and gay
bashing. He stressed the idea that heterosexuals need only to accept homosexuals. In
order to do this, Representative Fallon, stated that we need to put an end to fear and
stereotypes, and start seeing each other as fellow human beings. He strongly believes
that this is a civil rights issue, and poses no threat to the society. He mentions a lesbian
couple that has children the same as his son. They are being raised no different than how
he is raising his child. His major point is that if same sex marriage continues to be band,
there will be a ...

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