-:Undertaker:-
25-05-2015, 09:23 PM
Should gay marriage be subject to state or national referendums?
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In the recent national referendum in the Irish Republic which passed gay marriage, such a vote was held due to the fact that the constitution of Ireland insists on referendums to pass such controversial or divisive measures which may inflict on the constitution itself. It was however, the first time in history that a country had legalised gay marriage via a public vote with most state ballots in the United States rejecting the legalisation of gay marriages. In other words, the only reason why gay marriage is legal in many US state is due to constitutional arguments or due to each state Congress and Senate passing such legislation.
But it is right to subject such an issue to the ballot box? Proponents of gay marriage will argue, as they are in the United States now, that gay marriage is a right and should be implemented by the courts due to America being a constitutional republic and not a democracy. Opponents argue that this is undemocratic, and is placing too much political power in the hands of uneleced judges rather than the public themselves. Those opposing gay marriage argue that in the many cases of gay marriage being defeated at the polling booth, proponents have simply ignored the result and sought to legalise it anyway using the courts.
What is the best solution then, and where do you stand on the issue as a whole and why?
There are plenty of nifty prizes to be won within this forum and we have some new awards and prizes to be won in this forum and beyond. Focus on putting a good argument forward, try to be controversial and you'll be rewarded!
The debate is open to you.
http://www.rekindle.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/art-gay-420x0.jpg
In the recent national referendum in the Irish Republic which passed gay marriage, such a vote was held due to the fact that the constitution of Ireland insists on referendums to pass such controversial or divisive measures which may inflict on the constitution itself. It was however, the first time in history that a country had legalised gay marriage via a public vote with most state ballots in the United States rejecting the legalisation of gay marriages. In other words, the only reason why gay marriage is legal in many US state is due to constitutional arguments or due to each state Congress and Senate passing such legislation.
But it is right to subject such an issue to the ballot box? Proponents of gay marriage will argue, as they are in the United States now, that gay marriage is a right and should be implemented by the courts due to America being a constitutional republic and not a democracy. Opponents argue that this is undemocratic, and is placing too much political power in the hands of uneleced judges rather than the public themselves. Those opposing gay marriage argue that in the many cases of gay marriage being defeated at the polling booth, proponents have simply ignored the result and sought to legalise it anyway using the courts.
What is the best solution then, and where do you stand on the issue as a whole and why?
There are plenty of nifty prizes to be won within this forum and we have some new awards and prizes to be won in this forum and beyond. Focus on putting a good argument forward, try to be controversial and you'll be rewarded!
The debate is open to you.