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“Civil government cannot let any group ride roughshod over others simply because their consciences tell them to do so.”

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Robert H. Jackson was a former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, known for his contributions to the field of law and the judiciary. He was born on February 13, 1892, and died on October 9, 1954. more

“All these people talk so eloquently about getting back to good old-fashioned values. Well, as an old poop I can remember back to when we had those old-fashioned values, and I say let's get back to the good old-fashioned First Amendment of the good old-fashioned Constitution of the United States - and to hell with the censors! Give me knowledge or give me death!”

“It is each American's constitutional right to marry the person they love, no matter what state they inhabit. No state should decide who can marry and who cannot. Thanks to the tireless work of so many, someday soon this discrimination will end and every American will be able to enjoy their equal right to marriage.”

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“I don't want to get married until all gay people can get married.”

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Author:Lena Dunham

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Author:Kanye West

“I just want to be clear before we decide to do this together: I'm gay. My music is gay. My show is gay. And I love that it's gay. And I love my gay fans, and they're all going to be coming to our show. And it's going to remain gay.”

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Author:Lady Gaga

“I'd be devastated if my son grows up to be a hetero. I mean, I'd still love him ... but as a parent you just envision a certain life for your child. I mean, if he's straight, think of all the fabulous things he's going to miss out on. When I think my son might never know the joys of having a quarter share on Fire Island and walking through Judy Garland Memorial Park on the way to the Meat Rack.”

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Author:Sophia Bush

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