Being married Quote by Jon Tester
“I really think that people's right to happiness shouldn't be dictated by some policymaker in Washington, D.C. I've come to know a lot of people that - sexual orientation is such where they're in love with people from the same sex, and I just don't think it's our role in the government to say, 'No you can't be married.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Senate Testimony on Marriage Equality, 2012
People should not have their personal happiness dictated by distant policymakers; love is a private matter.
In simple terms: Love shouldn't be controlled by government.
Key Takeaway
Respect personal freedom in relationships.
Themes
rights
equality
government
love
personal freedom
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
political
advocacy
When to use this quote
- marriage equality debates
- policy discussions
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
civil rights
LGBTQ rights
privacy
Questions to Reflect On
- Should personal happiness be protected from governmental interference?
- How do cultural values shape policy on marriage?
A Different Perspective
Legal frameworks can lag behind social attitudes, causing conflict.
![“A lot of people [are] saying civil union," Faried told KDVR. "I don't like it being called that because I can get married to a female and it can be called a marriage. Why can't a female be married to a female and male be married to a male and it be called a marriage? You still have the same thing…” quote by Kenneth Faried](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ccf/kenneth-faried-106860_because-i-can_a-lot-of-people-are-saying-civil-union-f_31787.jpg)
