Divorce Quote by Melissa Etheridge
“I'm for gay marriage, because I'm for gay divorce.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2005 Rolling Stone feature
Supports gay marriage because it logically aligns with the right to divorce.
In simple terms: If marriage is a contract, divorce should be allowed for all.
Key Takeaway
Equality in marriage includes equal divorce rights.
Themes
equality
marriage
L rights
logic
Lism
Mood
optimistic
advocacy
Type
social
political
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- legal reform
- public education
Key Concepts
civil rights
legal consistency
social justice
personal freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the societal benefits of equal marriage laws?
- How does divorce affect marriage equality debates?
A Different Perspective
Legal equality may face cultural resistance.
![“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)
