Activist Quote by George W. Bush
“I strongly believe that marriage should be defined as between a man and a woman. I'm troubled by activist judges who are defining marriage. I've watched carefully what's happened in San Francisco where licenses were being issued, even though the law states otherwise. I have consistently stated that I will support law to protect marriage between a man and a woman. And obviously these events are influencing my decision.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2005 State of the Union, United States
Marriage is defined traditionally as a union between a man and a woman; activist judges threaten that definition.
In simple terms: Marriage should be between a man and a woman; judges are redefining it.
Key Takeaway
Support traditional marriage definition.
Themes
tradition
law
family
Mood
serious
political
Type
political
controversial
When to use this quote
- public policy
- legal challenges
Key Concepts
social contract
civil rights
judicial activism
Questions to Reflect On
- Should law reflect majority values or protect minorities?
- How do we balance tradition with change?
A Different Perspective
May ignore evolving societal views on marriage equality.
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