Satirical Critique of Same-Sex Marriage Opposition
Words: 660 Pages: 2 6851In the opinion editorial, "My Amendment," George Saunders highlights the contentious debate surrounding same-sex marriage in 2004, a time when the prohibition against gay marriage was a hotly contested issue. Saunders adopts the perspective of an opponent to same-sex marriage, using humor and satire to critique the self-righteous attitudes of those against it. According to David Stout's article, "Bush Backs Ban in Constitution on Gay Marriage," published in The New York Times, President George W. Bush proposed an amendment to […]