COURTROOM REPORT/WATCH VIDEO/TERM PAPER. Same Sex Marriage Court Proceeding

Same Sex Marriage Court Proceeding
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The court proceeding happened in the New York State Court of Appeals in Albany, New York. The arguments presented in New York’s highest court is regarding same-sex marriage. The lawyers representing same-sex marriage are Atty. Susan Sommer, Atty. Roberta Kaplan, Atty. Richard Stumbar, and Atty. Terence Kindlon. The jury for this court proceeding is Chief Judge Judith Kaye, along with Judge Victoria Graffeo, Judge Robert Smith, Judge George Smith, and Judge Carmen Ciparick. The purpose presented to the jury for the approval of same-sex marriage concerns the rights that are given to heterosexual couples when it comes to children, taxes, recognition as a family, and joint ownership over properties and belongings. They have also raised emphasis on the stability of the life and future of the children raised by homosexual parents due to the limitations placed on the parents by the law.
During the presentation of key points and concerns, the jury was inquisitive but in a calm and professional demeanor. A concern that was raised during the discussion was questioned regarding the necessity of approving such a law that was not seen as relevant for centuries. In addition to this, gender is a social construct was also questioned since there are differences in the qualities between males and females, and one important characteristic is the ability of a female to get pregnant with the participation of a male, which is not naturally possible to occur with two of the same gender. Limitations and inquiries regarding concepts concerning monogamy with respect to the sanctity of marriage were asked whether or not it would be proposed as vital to a married homosexual couple, the same way it is in a heterosexual relationship. Procreation was also questioned as to where it lies in the fundamental right of marriage when it is between two homosexual couples.
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