BOOK: Debating Same-Sex Marriage
AUTHOR(s): John Corvine and Maggie Gallagher
GRADE: B-
In “Debating Same-Sex Marriage,” John Corvino and Maggie
Gallagher have done the nearly impossible: they’ve taken a fiery hot button
topic and presented a debate that is thorough, civil and wholeheartedly
respectful of the other’s viewpoints. You would be hard pressed to find two
people who disagree more vehemently; yet their arguments never cross over into name-calling,
generalizations or whole-hearted condemnation. I was wowed by the authors’
ability to stay on topic and debate such a heated subject matter so tactfully.
Regardless of where you stand on the debate line, “Debating Same-Sex Marriage”
is serious food for thought.
“Debating Same-Sex Marriage’s” format is quite interesting –
and massively effective. Each of the authors offers up an essay outlining
theirs views first. Then, they each have a chance to offer a rebuttal to the
other’s essay. The result is that each point made by Corvino is addressed by
Gallagher and vise versa. It’s like witnessing a live debate between these two
lively characters. Excellent indeed.
While my personal views did not change in light of Gallagher’s
arguments, I did find myself contemplating ideas I had not previously thought
of. I highly recommend this to all – if only for a manual on how to respectful
debate a member of the opposing viewpoint. Well done!
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