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Commitment Quote by Jared Polis

“The so-called Defense of Marriage Act is a valueless tradition that, like laws against interracial marriage that were finally overturned by the Supreme Court in 1967, undermines the spirit of love and commitment that couples share and sends the wrong message to society.” quote by Jared Polis
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“The so-called Defense of Marriage Act is a valueless tradition that, like laws against interracial marriage that were finally overturned by the Supreme Court in 1967, undermines the spirit of love and commitment that couples share and sends the wrong message to society.”

Jared Polis

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public Policy Address, 2023

The Defense of Marriage Act is an outdated law, similar to past bans on interracial marriage, that harms love and commitment and sends harmful societal messages.

In simple terms: Outdated marriage law harms love and sends bad messages.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for equal marriage rights.

Themes

equality law love social justice

Mood

inspirational urgent

Type

political activist

When to use this quote

  • legislative hearings
  • court cases
  • community activism

Key Concepts

civil rights legal reform

Questions to Reflect On

  • What arguments effectively counter marriage discrimination?
  • How can public opinion shift toward inclusion?
A Different Perspective

Legal change may face strong opposition and cultural resistance.

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