Betray Quote by Arenda L. Wright Allen
“Of course the welfare of our children is a legitimate state interest. However, limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples fails to further this interest. Instead, needlessly stigmatizing and humiliating children who are being raised by the loving couples targeted by Virginia's Marriage Laws betrays that interest. E. S.-T. [the 15-year-old daughter of two of the plaintiffs], like the thousands of children being raised by same-sex couples, is needlessly deprived of the protection, the stability, the recognition and the legitimacy that marriage conveys…”
About This Quote
Limiting marriage to opposite‑sex couples harms children raised by same‑sex couples, violating their right to stability, recognition, and protection.
In simple terms: Excluding same‑sex couples from marriage harms children’s rights.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for marriage equality to protect all children.
Themes
Law
Equality
Children’s Rights
Marriage
Social Justice
Mood
determined
empathetic
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Marriage:1
Marriage equality:1
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Recognition:1
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Virginia:0
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Virginia Marriage:0
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When to use this quote
- legal advocacy
- policy reform
- public education
- counseling
- community support
Key Concepts
Constitutional Law
Family Studies
Child Welfare
Human Rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How does marriage equality benefit children?
- What legal arguments support inclusive marriage laws?
A Different Perspective
Opposition may frame marriage as a religious institution.
![“Something as important as marriage equality, which is now a constitutional right [in the USA], is something that cannot be denied. It's also very un-Christian, if you think about the way Christ was and Christ's teachings. This is not loving. This is anger. This is hatred. This is bigotry. And it's…” quote by Margaret Cho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/92d/margaret-cho-1136_bigotry_something-as-important-as-marriage-equal_140839.jpg)
