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.”
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The Defense of Marriage Act is an outdated law, similar to past bans on interracial marriage, that harms love and commitment and sends harmful societal messages.
In simple terms: Outdated marriage law harms love and sends bad messages.
Advocate for equal marriage rights.
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Type
When to use this quote
- legislative hearings
- court cases
- community activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What arguments effectively counter marriage discrimination?
- How can public opinion shift toward inclusion?
Legal change may face strong opposition and cultural resistance.