Debate
Introduction:
Maganda umaga Sir Bhon, magandang umaga mabuti, ako nga po pala si Jessamin L Hilis ang lider
ng pusong talong. Ang aming grupo ay sumasangayon sa isyung ito, ibig sabihin sinusuportahan
namin ang legalisasyon ng same-sex marriage. Ngayon ay gagamitin namin ang aming tatlong
pangunahing punto upang subukang ipaglaban o ipagtanggol ang aming panig. Ang una ay
nagbibigay ito ng pantay na karapatan sa mga miyembro ng LGBTQ, Pinalalakas din nito ang
karapatan ng bawat isa, dagdag pa rito ay nagbibigay ito ng paraan upang maiwasan ang
diskriminasyon.
Yun lamang po, maraming salamat!
Second Part:
Arianne: pagpinatupad ang same sex marriage makakamit ng mga LGBTQ members ang parehong
benepisyo na nakukuha ng mga heterosexual couple tulad ng marital tax deduction.
Moira: A US-based Pew Research Center survey published in 2013 revealed that 73% of Filipinos
declared that “society should accept homosexuality”. The Philippines once again emerged as one of
the gay-friendly nations in the world, and the most gay-friendly in Asia. Kung majority ng Filipinos ay
sang-ayon naman sa same-sex relationships, bakit nililimitahan parin ang mga karapatan ng mga
miyembro ng LGBTQ community?
Jomz: at dahil nga hindi pa legal ang same sex marriage dito sa Pilipinas, parang nawawalan ng
karapatan ang mga LGBTQ members na mag decide kung magpapakasal ba sila o hindi. The law
should protect us, but the dissapproval of same sex marriage is like turning against us?
Zedrick: Ang same-sex marriages na ginawa sa ibang bansa sa pagitan ng mga dayuhan na
itinuturing na balido sa bansa kung saan ang kasal ay maaaring kilalanin na balido dito sa Pilipinas
batay sa Article 26 ng Family Code (lex loci celebrations). Kung ang bansang pinagmulan ng dayuhan
ay pinapayagan ang same sex marriage, bakit hindi nalang ito ipatupad sa Pilipinas upang mas
mapadali ang proseso?
Min: ayon sa isang panayam tampok ang ating dating pangulong si Duterte "All humans are created
by god, Everyone deserves to be happy" So if they're happy with their decision to marry then let them
be.
Facts:
• “House Bill Number 4982 or An Act Probihiting Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual
Orientation or Gender Identity or Expression (SOGIE) and Providing Penalties therefore,” was
approved on 3rd and final reading.
- An act prohibiting discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, race, religion, or belief, sex or gender or
sexual orientation, language, disability, educational attainment, and other forms of discrimination,
providing penalties, therefor and for other purposes.
• Without the right to marry, same-sex couples cannot sue or make medical decisions for their
partners. If their partners are killed or diagnosed, they cannot make decisions for them! It will be
difficult because they will either be unable to provide justice for their partners or will have to watch
their partners die in front of them.
• Same-Sex Marriage not only removes the stigma but also ratifies the union of same-sex
couples. Marriages are typically evidence unions of a couple seeking to legalize their relationship and
reap the benefits and constraints of the law when involved in one. One example is conjugal property;
when two people marry, the properties they bear or have are shared.
• According to AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy)
Most research studies show that children with two moms or two dads fare just as well as children with
heterosexual parents. In fact, one comprehensive study of children raised by lesbian mothers or gay
fathers concluded that children raised by same-sex parents did not differ from other children in terms
of emotional functioning, sexual orientation, stigmatization, gender role behavior, behavioral
adjustment, gender identity, learning and grade point averages. Where research differences have
been found, they have sometimes favored same-sex parents.
• (If they use religion related arguments)
1987 Constitution Article 2 Section 6:
- The separation of Church and State shall be inviolable
• According to the American Psychological Association ([Link]
relationships/same-sex-marriage)
- Scientists have found that the psychological and social aspects of committed relationships
between same-sex partners largely resemble those of heterosexual partnerships. Like heterosexual
couples, same-sex couples form deep emotional attachments and commitments. Same-sex and
heterosexual couples alike face similar issues concerning intimacy, love, loyalty and stability, and they
go through similar processes to address those issues. Empirical research also shows that lesbian and
gay couples have levels of relationship satisfaction similar to or higher than those of heterosexual
couples.
- Researchers have found that living in a state where same-sex marriage is outlawed can lead
to • (If they use religion related arguments)
1987 Constitution Article 2 Section 6:
- The separation of Church and State shall be inviolable
• According to the American Psychological Association ([Link]
relationships/same-sex-marriage)
- Scientists have found that the psychological and social aspects of committed relationships
between same-sex partners largely resemble those of heterosexual partnerships. Like heterosexual
couples, same-sex couples form deep emotional attachments and commitments. Same-sex and
heterosexual couples alike face similar issues concerning intimacy, love, loyalty and stability, and they
go through similar processes to address those issues. Empirical research also shows that lesbian and
gay couples have levels of relationship satisfaction similar to or higher than those of heterosexual
couples.
- Researchers have found that living in a state where same-sex marriage is outlawed can lead
to chronic social stress and mental health problems. Psychologists are particularly concerned that such
stigma may undermine the healthy development of adolescents and young adults. The families and
friends of lesbian and gay couples who are denied marriage rights may also experience negative
physical and mental health consequences similar to those experienced by their loved ones.
chronic social stress and mental health problems. Psychologists are particularly concerned that such
stigma may undermine the healthy development of adolescents and young adults. The families and
friends of lesbian and gay couples who are denied marriage rights may also experience negative
physical and mental health consequences similar to those experienced by their loved ones.
• Source: Rappler ([Link]
homosexuality-2019-pew-research-report/) *
A new Pew Research report revealed that around 73% of Filipinos think that homosexuality should be
accepted by society.
The survey, conducted in 2019, looked at how 38,000 people across 34 countries perceived
homosexuality. The full question wording was: “Which one of these comes closer to your opinion?
‘Homosexuality should be accepted by society,’ or ‘Homosexuality should not be accepted by society.'”
When the same survey was conducted in 2013, the Philippines had the same acceptance rate at 73%.
It is the only participant country that did not change its perception from 2013 to 2019. (READ:
TIMELINE: SOGIE equality in the Philippines)
Possible counterarguments:
• Ang pangunahing layunin ng pagpapakasal ay para sa procreation. Ngayon, kung ipapatupad ang
same-sex marriage, mawawala ang tunay na kahulugan nito dahil hindi naman pwede gumawa ng
bata ang parehong kasarian.
- Kahit pa mawala ang kahulugan ng procreation na layunin ng pagpapakasal, lahat naman ng
bagay na merong negatibong resulta ay may katapat na positibo. Kahit hindi sila pwedeng gumawa
ng bata nang dahil sa parehas sila ng kasarian, maaari silang mag-ampon na magiging paraan para
makatulong sa mga batang iniwanan ng mga magulang sa lansangan o sa bahay ampunan.
• (Kung gagamit sila ng religion related arguments) Ang pagpapakasal ng parehong kasarian ay
salungat sa salita ng Diyos at hindi tugma sa paniniwala, sagradong teksto, at tradisyon of many
religious groups.
- Respect is earned. May mga paninindigan ang bawat tao, hindi nila makukuha ang respeto na
hinahangad nila kung mismong sila ay hindi maibigay yun. Isa pa, wala namang maaapakang tao
kapag napatupad ang same-sex marriage. Ibigay ko na lang ding halimbawa ang kalayaan natin ng
pagpili ng ating relihiyon, naging malaya tayong piliin ang gusto at mahal nating paniniwala dahil
may kahalagahan sa atin ito. Bakit sa mga lgbtq+ hindi natin hayaang maging malaya sila sa pagpili
ng nais nila para sa kanilang sarili na karapatan din nila bilang tao, dahil tao pa rin sila. Kahit
pagbali-baliktarin pa natin ang mundo, sila pa rin ay mananatiling tao.
• Para sa magulang na bahagi ng LGBTQ community na palakihin ang kanilang mga anak sa isang
bansang hindi lubos na kumikilala sa komunidad ng LGBTQ ay magiging mas mahirap. Kung malaman
ng mga tao na mayroon silang mga magulang na LGBTQ, maari silang lumaki na nakakaranas ng
diskriminasyon. Bagama’t maaring maunawaan ng ilang tao ang LGBTQ, hindi ibig-sabihin na
tinanggap na nila ito.
- Lahat naman ng tao nakakaranas ng diskriminasyon, at sa kabila nun may mga batas naman na
nagp-protekta sa atin. Sa tulong ng batas na ito, nagagawa nating maiwasan ang pangyayaring ito.
Gaya ng batas para sa bullying, bakit hindi magpatupad ng batas para sa pantay pantay na
karapatan ng bawat tao hindi lang sa nilikha ng Diyos na babae at lalaki. Sa ating lipunan, marami
ang naaabusong LGBTQ, ngunit wala man lang ngi isa ang kumikilos para ipatupad ang karapatan
para sa kanila gaya ng same-sex marriage na magiging daan para lubos nating makita ang equal
rights.
• Procreation is the main purpose of marriage since couples of the same sex could impossibly bear a
child.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Same Sex Marriage ([Link])
[Link]
List of Advantages of Gay Marriage
1. Legal Rights Protection
One of the most useful advantages of legalizing marriage is the protection it gives the couple when it
comes to health care, finances and taxes. Before, two people who are cohabitating and in a
homosexual relationship living as couples are not given the security of protecting what both have
them earned and saved together. If a partner dies, the surviving lover does not have the right to the
property under the name of the deceased even if both of them have paid for the property. With the
legalization of gay marriage, they are now considered by the state they live in as legally married so
they now can enjoy tax breaks given to heterosexual married couples and are entitled to become heirs
to their spouses. This also includes signing documents together as a couple and open joint accounts
and purchase properties together.
2. Lessens Stigma
Legalizing gay marriage also mitigated the discrimination and stigma on homosexuals because
making the union or marriage legal gives gay couples the affirmation that they are accepted not only
by society but also the state. For so many years, there have been stories about discrimination of
homosexuals as well as crime committed against them. Today, no one can be ostracized and
discriminated in the workplace or be denied from marrying his or her partner because of sexual
orientation.
3. Gives Right to Start a Family
There have been lesbian and gay couples who want to start a family and have their own children.
Before, this was not allowed and looked at negatively by society. If ever one partner already has
children, the other partner does not have the right to be an adoptive parent or if ever, the process
does not work on their favor and takes years to be completed. With the legalization, gay couples can
now adopt children just as straight couples can. They can even have children of their own through in
vitro fertilization or by getting surrogate mothers or sperm donors.
4. Gives Equal Laws
Homosexual relationships are also the same with heterosexual relationships when it comes to the
mistakes or abuses that can happen between two people. However, unlike straight married couples
who can file for adultery, divorce and infidelity, gay couples were not given the same purview of the
law before. With gay marriage, married homosexuals can file for divorce and sue their partners for
adultery or infidelity. Also, in case of divorce, the other one can receive alimony and their children will
be given child support.
List of Disadvantages of Gay Marriage
1. Affects Child Development
Even if gay parents are allowed to adopt or have children, having two parents of the same sex might
not be healthy or what’s best for the children involved. These kids need both a father and a mother
image to have a balance and normal childhood. Gender roles can be hard to play especially if
biological and physical aspects are the issue. If a boy grows up with two women, with the other one
playing the role of the father or both plays the role of the mothers, the father image will be lacking
and the couple cannot answer questions typically asked by boys to fathers, say, the physical changes
in the body. Same goes for girls living with two-male parents.
2. Burdens the Divorce System
Another disadvantage of allowing gay people to marry is the fact that when things don’t work out
and they file for divorce, they will add to the number of cases pending in court and the burden put on
the legal system in terms of court proceedings for divorce, alimony and child support will be doubled
while these problems would have been lessened if gay marriage were not legalized.
3. Prone to Bullying
Even if gay marriage is already legalized, not all accept and embrace this practice, particularly kids.
Opponents of gay marriage claim that making this marriage between homosexuals legal can bring
problems in the future especially when children are involved. Children of homosexuals and lesbians
may be prone to bullying at schools and some even end up being physically hurt by other kids.
4. Possibility of Tax Increase
With the tax benefits to be given to surviving legal partners, this can be added expense for the
government. Some people are thinking that with the legalization of same-sex marriage and the
increase in tax benefits, the government will be prompted to raise taxes in order to afford these added
expenses.
5. Affects Adoption Process
By allowing married gay couples to legally adopt children and given that they might find it difficult
and expensive to have children of their own, there will be an increase in the number of child adoption
applications. This might lead to more straight couples who are also interested to adopt not being
given priority since they have bigger chances to have their own children.
Despite the legalization of gay marriage, this topic will remain to be a contentious issue especially
that not all can accept and will accept the idea of two people with the same gender to be married in a
religious ceremony.
Adds:
Disadvantages of same sex marriage:
There are several potential disadvantages to same-sex marriage that have been identified by
opponents of marriage equality. Here are a few of the main ones:
- It's important to note that many of these potential disadvantages are based on misunderstandings
and prejudices about same-sex relationships, and that these negative impacts can be mitigated
through legal and social protections
- Some religious groups oppose same-sex marriage on the grounds that it conflicts with their beliefs.
There may be social stigma and discrimination against same-sex couples, which could lead to
emotional and psychological harm.
- There may be legal complications in terms of inheritance and financial benefits that are
automatically granted to opposite-sex spouses but not to same-sex spouses.
Advantages of same sex marriage:
- Legal recognition: Same-sex couples who marry have the same legal rights and protections as
opposite-sex couples, including the right to inherit, the right to make medical decisions for a spouse,
and the right to sponsor a spouse for immigration.
- Financial benefits: Marriage confers a range of financial benefits, including the ability to file joint tax
returns, access to spousal retirement benefits, and eligibility for family health insurance plans.
- Improved mental and physical health: Studies have shown that same-sex couples who marry have
better mental and physical health outcomes compared to those who are not married.
- Social recognition and acceptance: Marriage is a socially recognized and respected institution, and
for many same-sex couples, getting married helps them feel more accepted and included in their
community.
- Personal fulfillment: For many people, marriage is an important personal milestone and a way to
express their love and commitment to their partner.
Closing Statement
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