Same Sex Marriage Should Be Legal - 1604 Words

Introduction: Marriage is defined as the union of a man and a woman and has been so for many years. Nowadays the controversial topic of same sex marriage or gay marriage is causing outbursts in the public and Government, especially those who are religious and find the union of two men or two women is a sin against God and the Church. The debate against legalizing same-sex marriage consists of arguments insisting that if two people love each other they should be able to marry, contradicting the current legislation of the union of a man and a women and ultimately comes down to human equality. Equality is defined as ‘the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities’ (Oxford Dictionaries, 2015). Although not everyone†¦show more content†¦A strawman fallacy is defined as ‘someone misrepresenting, exaggerating or completely fabricating an opponent s argument and thus attacks the wrong issue’. The article itself is deductive and is bias toward po pular and personal opinion. It states; This must be a uniting or affirming moment, as far as possible, that brings the community with the politicians. It must not a cheap political stunt that seeks to divide, exploit and big-note. Bill Shorten’s move, then, is tawdry†¦ Standard Form: P1: It is uniting or affirming moment that brings the community with the politicians, P2: It must not a cheap political stunt that seeks to divide, exploit and big-note, C: Therefore Bill Shorten’s move is tawdry. In response to the article there is comment stated containing a strawman fallacy; Argument and Fallacy One: Shorten will do anything to distract the public’s attention away from the tough terrorism measures. He knows that if the public think about it for too long, they might start giving Abbott some credit. So he goes for something emotional, but which doesn’t really matter in the big scheme of things. The phrase ‘cheap political stunt’ seems far too generous. give us good government (Reply) Wed 27 May 15 (06:50am) Standard