First of all, voting in favor of Proposition 22 does not real

It is unfair. If marriage is not granted to homosexuals, how many Americans are not getting "equal pay for equal work"? (Gay Rights 18) Ten percent of the American population, that's how many. On the other hand, in "Homosexual Partners Should Not Receive Employment Benefits," Jack Chambers writes:

Being somewhat religious, I know a person should take God's words seriously, but I find it hypocritical to believe in some of God's words, but not all. Pedigo talked about moral and religious vows broken by society. These vows are as sacred as the passage of Leviticus. How could God's words be used against homosexuals, but not against heterosexuals? To sum it up, "Protect Marriage" is hypocritical because it attacks homosexuals, but on the other hand allows heterosexuals to destroy the meaning of "marriage" slide.

Finally, I oppose Proposition 22 because it prevents homosexuals from getting equal rights and privileges. Without the label of "marriage," many things can be withheld from gay and lesbian couples. One example was described in the article, "Gay and Lesbian Partners Should Receive Employment Benefits," by Brian McNaught. Brian McNaught writes:

"Larry," I said to the executive sitting in the front row, "let's pretend that you and I went to the same university, pursued the same studies, graduated with the same grades and honors, and were recruited by the same corporation. We share an office. We do the same work. We are both hailed as the best and the brightest employees in the company. You get married. The next day you wife receives health-care benefits from the corporation. My partner, Ray, with whom I share my life, gets nothing. Because of all of the benefits your wife receives, you are getting paid more than I am to do the same job. I believe that is unfair." (Gay Rights 19)

Not yet. But more than two dozen cities, including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Minneapolis, have "domestic partnership" programs that provide legal recognition for both heterosexual and homosexual unmarried cohabitants who register with the city. (Gay Rights 148)

Where are the defenders of marriage in these situations? Do the words "'til death do us part" have no meaning? Why not make a proposition that "protects marriage" by saying you cannot divorce because you promised to be married until death. In their defense, "marriage", traditionally, is between a man and a woman. Many turn to the Bible for advice on this situation. In the article, "Looking at Gay and Lesbian Life", Blumenfeld and Raymond discuss various versus about homosexuals. For example, one they use is,

Jack Chambers makes a good point about how small companies would have a hard time giving homosexuals these in

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