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“Privilege is when you contribute to the oppression of others and then claim that you are the one being discriminated against.”

“It's not 'over-sensitivity' to ask to be treated with the same dignity and respect shown to others.”

“Persecution complexes are reaffirming to those who benefit from unearned privileges.”

“If you think your religion requires discrimination, you're probably misreading your faith.”

“Only by speaking out can we create lasting change. And that change begins with coming out.”

“There is nothing 'honorable' or 'reasonable' in giving a pass to those who want to discriminate.”

“What matters most is not 'what' you are, but 'who' you are.”

“People think that LGBTs adopting children will hurt them, but it's not being in loving homes that hurts children most.”

“Saying something is 'politically correct' is often a way of dismissing the voices of the oppressed.”

“Urging an organization to be inclusive is not an attack. It's progress.”

“Bigotry and sexism destroy the unity needed for a nation to live.”

“Those who benefit from unearned privilege are too often quick to discount those who don't.”

“You're not under attack when others gain rights and privileges you've always had.”

“Tolerance of intolerance enables oppression.”

“Reducing a group to a slur or stereotype reduces us all.”

“Privilege is when you can afford to sit back and watch as others' rights are trampled upon.”

“When we hide discrimination under the guise of 'religious freedom,' we make a mockery of human rights.”

“Amazing how eye and skin color come in many shades yet many think sexuality is just gay or straight.”

“Today's 'religious freedom' policies should not be seen as a problem limited to LGBT people but as a co-optation of religion that affects us all.”

“I've fought for religious freedom and I can tell you that anti-gay 'religious freedom' bills aren't it.”

“What does love mean if we would deny it to others?”

“The power of love is that it sees all people.”

“It's not conversion 'therapy;' it's conversion brainwashing.”

“Terror doesn't change people from gay to straight. It just hurts innocent people.”

“The world could use more love. Why deny it to others?”

“One of the best ways you can fight discrimination is by taking good care of yourself. Your survival is not just important; it's an act of revolution.”

“Political correctness’ is a label the privileged often use to distract from their privilege and hate.”

“Prejudice is learned. What will you teach others through your actions and words?”

“Same-sex marriage has not created problems for religious institutions; religious institutions have created problems for same-sex marriage.”

“Fear is the intended result of codifying homophobia into law.”

“Privilege doesn't just insulate people from the consequences of their prejudice, it cuts them off from their humanity.”

“Bigots often like to say they're the ones being hurt as they oppress and hurt others. Never fall for the 'pity the privileged' routine.”

“If you think being straight means you're being discriminated against, you're probably misreading your privilege.”

“Saying it's hard being straight is like complaining to the poor that it's difficult being wealthy.”

“Those with unearned privileges often spin things as 'political correctness' to further silence those they wish to oppress.”

“Discrimination is discrimination, even when people claim it's 'tradition.”

“Love should never mean having to live in fear.”

“Building bridges takes us further than building walls.”

“When you've grown up mis-educated, surrounded by fear and hate, unaware of your privilege, lies can sound like the truth.”

“What does religious freedom mean if we would use it as a cover for hate and privilege?”

“It's terrifying to think you could become the next statistic.”