Civil rights Quote by Bernard Schaffer
““You cannot stand for civil rights + not support gay marriage. You cannot stand for human rights + not support gay marriage. It's that simple. Everywhere, the voice of the oppressed must echo + ring out or else it will be crushed by the tyranny of wickedness.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public commentary on civil and, 2020
Advocates that supporting civil rights requires supporting gay marriage, linking all human rights to equality.
In simple terms: Support all human rights equally.
Key Takeaway
Stand for all rights.
Themes
equality
human rights
civil rights
Mood
determined
passionate
Type
activist
ethical
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy advocacy
- community organizing
Key Concepts
intersectionality
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile conflicting rights claims?
- What barriers prevent universal support?
A Different Perspective
Opposition may claim separate issues, but rights are interdependent.
![“It's none of my business what somebody's [orientation is]. Now, when somebody makes it my business, like on gay marriage, I'm going to stand up and say I don't support gay marriage. I support marriage between men and women.” quote by George W. Bush](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e18/george-w-bush-64_business_it-s-none-of-my-business-what-somebody-s_282162.jpg)
