Recognize same-sex marriage denying equal rights
Is refusing to recognize same-sex marriage denying equal rights to homosexuals? Or is it simply refraining from extending a further and publicly divisive privilege to them?
Ultimately then, when answering this question it is important to consider both sides: for example—while there can be no doubt that refusing to recognize same-sex marriages limits certain opportunities available only to those who are allowed such recognition —it should also be recognized that those who oppose such unions may have valid reasons for doing so; after all freedom of religion has been enshrined in many constitutions as a basic human right. Thus while there can be disagreement over whether or not banning same-sex marriage actually denies equal rights as defined by law—there can still be agreement amongst individuals with differing views regarding their own personal definitions of equality and what is best for society as a whole.