Monika Cox
Gallien
Speech 1315
9 November 2012
Here comes the Groom?
1. Introduction: “We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that
they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” The foundation of our great nation has been
built upon the declaration of our forefathers prepared and signed into action in 1776 that
“all men are created equal.” Mankind is defined as all human beings, which includes men
woman and children of all race and color and creed. According to the Bible, mankind is
said to be made in the image of God himself. To be an American is to live free with
freedom of religion, freedom of speech and the right to pursue happiness. America, “one
nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all.” Based upon the American
constitution and the Bible, homosexuals have the right to love and happiness as does all
of mankind. Marriage is a civil liberty, separate from freedom of religion; therefore, it
should be made available to all couples regardless of gender.
2. One of the most controversial and highly debated issues in America today is same-sex
