Happiness Quote by Alex Sanchez
![“Even if sexual orientation were a choice, aren't we a country where we're supposed to be free to pursue our happiness, whether we're hetero-, homo-, bi-, trans-, or even a-sexual? To use [an analogy that homosexuality is a vice, like drinking], being antigay is like Prohibition, when a small group…” quote by Alex Sanchez](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ae7/alex-sanchez-28999_happiness_even-if-sexual-orientation-were-a-choice_1411959.jpg)
““Even if sexual orientation were a choice, aren't we a country where we're supposed to be free to pursue our happiness, whether we're hetero-, homo-, bi-, trans-, or even a-sexual? To use [an analogy that homosexuality is a vice, like drinking], being antigay is like Prohibition, when a small group of busybodies thought no one should be allowed to drink.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on LGBTQ+ rights, 2020
The quote argues that if sexual orientation were a choice, freedom should still protect all orientations, comparing anti‑gay sentiment to Prohibition.
In simple terms: Freedom should protect all sexual orientations, even if they were choices.
Key Takeaway
Defend freedom for all orientations.
Themes
freedom
equality
rights
sexuality
politics
Mood
defiant
thought‑provoking
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- public policy debates
- educational curricula
- media representation
- legal battles
- community advocacy
Key Concepts
civil rights
social justice
personal autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- Is freedom absolute when choices affect others?
- How do we balance personal liberty with societal norms?
A Different Perspective
Some argue orientation is not a choice, complicating the freedom argument.
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![“How is love between two people a sin? Love isn't about gender; it's about two souls uniting. But okay, let's just suppose it is a sin. Then isn't that between God and the people involved? Who are you to judge? [...] Time and again, Jesus' message was, 'How can you say, "Let me take the speck out…” quote by Alex Sanchez](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a9b/alex-sanchez-28999_love_how-is-love-between-two-people-a-sin-lov_1129339.jpg)
