Does the equal protection clause of the Constitution allow same-sex marriage? President Barrack Obama seems to think marriage for all couples should be allowed in all 50 states. In the article, "Obama: 'I Think The Equal Protection Clause Does Guarantee Same-Sex Marriage," Paige Lavender discusses a conversation president Obama had with writer Jeffrey Toobin for the latest New Yorker issue over the legality of same-sex marriage. In Obama's words, "ultimately, I think the Equal Protection Clause does guarantee same-sex marriage in all fifty states" (The Obama Brief). In her article, Paige uses ethical and logical appeals to inform her readers. By using resources such as The New Yorker and The Huffington Post, two very popular news sources, her arguments credibility rises. Readers also trust its credibility because of the authority of president Obama and Jeffrey Toobin. It seems more states around the United States are changing their minds about same-sex marriage. "Obama said the best Supreme Court decision since he took office was the recent rejection of gay marriage appeals from five states" (Paige). Which he believes is a "consequential and powerful" result of the changes in society. I hope more people in office begin to think like president Obama so that everyone is able to marry equally. After all, it is their constitutional right.
Lavender, Paige. "Obama: 'I Think The Equal Protection Clause Does Guarantee Same-Sex Marriage' In All States." The Huffington Post. TheHiffingtonPost.com. 20 October 2014. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/20/obama-gay-marriage_n_6014116.html. 20 October 2014.
Toobin, Jeffrey. "The Obama Brief." The New Yorker. 20 October 2012. http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/10/27/obama-brief. 20 October 2014.
McCollester,Darren. "Love Wins". Getty Images. Photo. http://i.huffpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/351945/slide_351945_3804996_free.jpg. 20 October 2014.
McCollester,Darren. "Love Wins". Getty Images. Photo. http://i.huffpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/351945/slide_351945_3804996_free.jpg. 20 October 2014.
I liked the article you picked out to write about. There were some very valid points in there. It is amazing how fast the country for the most part changed it's views on gay marriage. Especially since Obama came into office. I don't think it will take very much longer for all 50 states to start recognizing same-sex marriage. I agree with your point about credibility, you really don't get a much bigger title than President of the United States. Overall you did a great job analyzing the article and keeping the readers interest until the very end.
ReplyDeleteAs President Obama so rightly stated the equal protection clause should guarantee same sex marriage It is written into law and should be upheld as such. The throwing out of the last five cases goes to show that sooner than later the entire fifty states will uphold the Constitution as they should have from the beginning. Pressing personal and moral issues on others is a violation of human rights and needs to be stopped. The steps that have been taken in past few weeks show we are headed in the right direction.
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