1. PERSUASIVE SPEECH
René Smith

2. States
That
Allow
Same-sex
marriages
Connecticut
Iowa
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New York
Vermont
Washington
According to 2013 CNN article

3. -consistency
-hypocrisy
-religion & marriage

4. “Marriage isn’t between
a man and woman, but
between love and
love.” – Frank Ocean

5. RESOURCES
 Almanzar, Yolanne. "Florida Gay Adoption Ban Is Ruled Unconstitutional." The New York Times.
The New York Times, 26 Nov. 2011. Web. 28 May 2013.
 Bernard, Tara Siegel. "A Family with Two Moms, Except in the Eyes of the Law." The New York
Times. The New York Times, 21 July 2012. Web. 23 Mar. 2013.
 Deuteronomy. Holy Bible: New International Version. (2011) Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
 Ellis, Blake. "Gay Marriage Boosts NYC's Economy by $259 Million in First Year." CNNMoney.
Cable News Network, 24 July 2012. Web. 21 May 2013.
 Leviticus. Holy Bible: New International Version. (2011) Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
 "Rights and Protections Denied Same-sex Partners" HRC. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 March. 2013.
 "Westboro Baptist Church Home Page." Westboro Baptist Church Home Page. N.p., n.d. Web. 23
March. 2013.
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