Point : same-sex couples have a fundamental right to marry -- Counterpoint : marriage is between a man and a woman -- Point : gays and lesbians should not face discrimination as parents -- Counterpoint : states have the power to protect children by giving preference to heterosexual parents -- Point : employers should not be able to discriminate against gays and lesbians -- Counterpoint : gays and lesbians don't need special treatment in the workforce -- Point : the military should end its discriminatory policy toward gays and lesbians -- Counterpoint : the military can prohibit homosexual conduct in the military.