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“If somebody says, 'I am a gay person, and I want to get married,' is their own family going to deny them that? Are our own fellow citizens going to deny them that?” quote by Enda Kenny
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“If somebody says, 'I am a gay person, and I want to get married,' is their own family going to deny them that? Are our own fellow citizens going to deny them that?”

Enda Kenny

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public Address on Marriage Equality, Enda Kenny, 2015

Equality in marriage should be upheld regardless of sexual orientation; families and citizens must not deny rights.

In simple terms: Marriage rights apply to everyone, including gay couples.

Key Takeaway

Support marriage equality for all.

Themes

equality rights family society

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

political advocacy

When to use this quote

  • Legal reforms
  • family discussions
  • community events

Key Concepts

Human rights LGBTQ+ advocacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can families take to accept LGBTQ+ members?
  • How does legal equality affect social attitudes?
A Different Perspective

Cultural resistance may persist despite legal changes.

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