Submitted By : Quratulain

Date: 10/09/2014
US Culture Class
Democrats vs. Republican

This comparison examines the differences between the policies and political
positions of the Democratic and Republican parties on major issue is gay rights.
These two parties dominate America's political landscape but differ greatly in their
philosophies and ideals.
DEMOCRATS

REPUBLICANS

Tend to support the right for same-sex

Tend to oppose the right for same-sex

couples to marry

couples to marry

Gay rights
Democrats tend to favor equal rights for gay and lesbian couples e.g. the right
to get married and adopt children.
Republicans believe that marriage should be between a man and a woman so
they do not support gay marriage or allowing them to adopt children

Democrats Party on Civil Rights

We support the right of all families to have equal respect, responsibilities, and protections under
the law. We support marriage equality and support the movement to secure equal treatment
under law for same-sex couples. We also support the freedom of churches and religious entities
to decide how to administer marriage as a religious sacrament without government
interference.We oppose discriminatory federal and state constitutional amendments and other
attempts to deny equal protection of the laws to committed same-sex couples who seek the same
respect and responsibilities as other married couples. We support the full repeal of the so-called
Defense of Marriage Act and the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act.
Source: 2012 Democratic Party Platform , Sep 4, 2012

Republican Party on Civil Rights

Congressional Republicans took the lead in enacting the Defense of Marriage Act,
affirming the right of States and the federal government not to recognize same-sex
relationships licensed in other jurisdictions. The current Administration's open
defiance of this constitutional principle--in its handling of immigration cases, in

federal personnel benefits, in allowing a same-sex marriage at a military base, and

in refusing to defend DOMA in the courts--makes a mockery of the President's
inaugural oath. We commend the United States House of Representatives and State
Attorneys General who have defended these laws when they have been attacked in
the courts. We reaffirm our support for a Constitutional amendment defining
marriage as the union of one man and one woman. We applaud the citizens of the
majority of States which have enshrined in their constitutions the traditional
concept of marriage, and we support the campaigns underway in several other
States to do so.

Source: 2012 Republican Party Platform , Aug 27, 2012

Obama Supports Gay Marriage

President Barack Obama made history in 2012 when he came out in support of
marriage equality for same-sex couples. The decision made him the first American
sitting president in history to make such a move.
Serve Openly In The Military
President Barack Obama signed the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" in September
2011, reversing President Bill Clinton's 1993 legislation that barred lesbians and
gays from serving openly in the military. Transgender individuals, however, are still
not allowed to openly reveal their gender identity while serving.

In my opinion, I will support republicans in this issue. Same gender marriage is not
allowed in any religion. Its something forbidden In every countrys constitution and
also in religion, As constitution is the mixture of religion and legislation and both
doesnt support same gender marriage.