Essay Utilitarian Kantian View on Same Sex Marraige

Rolbin Flores Assignment 4 Since 2001, same sex marriages have been big issues in the US and other countries like (Argentina, Canada, Iceland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Portugal, Mexico City, Spain, South Africa, and some regions within the United States). It is always a debate in the US based on the fact if we don’t allow same sex marriage, it affect our right constitutional demand of equality established by our founding fathers. Same sex couples been trying to get married for decades now. In 1971, two male students try to get married got denied by the clerk. U.S. Constitution does not state that individuals must be in a heterosexual relationship in order to be legally married. The claim made it to the Supreme†¦show more content†¦It doesn’t mention that we should promote the greatest good for all numbers, although it’s the way to maximize the aggregate amount of happiness. Kants categorical imperative takes a contrary view. In conformity with the first formulation of the categorical imperative (, one must always act in such a way that the principle in which one acts holds categorically or universally), is the second formulation of the categorical imperative, where Kant states that none should be treated simply as a means, but also as an end in themselves, where the principle of how one acts holds universally as well. What Kant is saying is that not treating someone as a means refers to not denying the rights of another. In others words not treating someone as a means to an end, but rather respecting their autonomy. The third (Kingdom of Ends formulation) combines the two: All maxims as proceeding from our own [hypothetical] making of law ought to harmonies with a possible end. Based on the US census bureau there are 300 million people in our country. And based on domesticpartnershipflorida.com GAY MARRIAGE SUPPORT Should gays and lesbians be allowed to marry? ââ€" ª 43% say yes. ââ€" ª 47% say no. ââ€" ª 10% are unsure. Statistics Source: Pew Research Center. I would say a Utilitarian would support what makes everyone happy. As of now they would disagree with same sex marriage. In the future it would be