“I believe that marriage is between a man and a woman. But I also believe that gay and lesbians and gay and lesbian couples, those who have been in long-term relationships, deserve to be treated respectfully, they deserve to have benefits.” MenBelieveLongHas BeensI BelieveTermCoupleGayBenefitsDeserveTreatedLong TermLong Term Relationship Author:Dick Cheney
“Gay women are lesbians, and gay men are what? They deserve an identifier, like 'kissboys.'” MenGayDeserveGay Men Author:Jason Derulo
“Everybody deserves fair treatment, equal treatment in the eyes of the law and the state. And that includes gays, lesbians, transgender persons. I am not a fan of discrimination and bullying of anybody on the basis of race, on the basis of religion, on the basis of sexual orientation or gender. This is actually part and parcel of the agenda that's also going to be front and centre, and that is how are we treating women and girls.” PersonsStatesEyeLawGirlRaceFansFrontsGayEqualDeserveFairsBasesGenderDiscriminationTreatmentAgendasBullyingCentreTransgenderOrientationParcelEqual Treatment Author:Barack Obama
“People ask me. 'What about gay adoptions? Interracial? Single Parent?' I say. "Hey fine, as long as it works for the child and the family is responsible." My big stand is this: Every child deserves a home and love. Period.” PeopleChildrenLongHomeBigsAsksParentFinePeriodsGayDeserveAnd LoveResponsibleHeyAsk MeAdoptionAdoptedAdoptingSingle ParentOpen AdoptionAdopted ChildrenGay Adoption Author:Dave Thomas
“Gay and lesbian people are equal. They deserve equal protection of the laws, and they deserve it now.” PeopleLawGayEqualDeserveProtectionEqual Protection Author:Donald Verrilli Jr.
“You talk about the Pro-Life movement being one of the great shames of our nation. I think, if you want number two, I think - I think it's that. I think it's absolute - it's a travesty that people have forced someone who is gay to make their case that they deserve the same basic rights.” PeopleIfsThinkingWantTwoNationsNumbersCasesRightsMovementGayDeserveAbsolutesShamePro LifeBasic RightsTravesty Author:Jon Stewart
“I think gay people deserve all the same rights as everybody else, it's just that marriage is specifically for a man and a woman.” PeopleThinkingMenGayDeserveGay People Author:Michael Showalter
“For the hundreds of thousands of Californians in gay and lesbian households who are managing their day-to-day lives, this decision affirms the full legal protections and safeguards I believe everyone deserves.” BelieveI BelieveDecisionGayDeserveProtectionHouseholdDay To DayCivil LibertiesDay LifeDay To Day LifeCalifornians Author:Arnold Schwarzenegger
“I feel the denial of gay marriage sends a prejudice message. Our youth deserve a fair and hopeful future with government that values us equally.” FeelsGovernmentValuesYouthGayMessagesDeserveFairsPrejudiceDenialHopefulGay MarriageHopeful Future Author:Lady Gaga
“I really think, without trying to give us credit that we don't deserve, I really feel like Kurt and Blaine are a modern version of Lucy and Ricky. Oh, I'm Lucy for sure.” ThinkingGivingFeelsTryingModernGayDeserveCreditVersionsLucy Author:Chris Colfer
“LGBT Americans are our colleagues, our teachers, our soldiers, our friends, our loved ones, and they are full and equal citizens and deserve the rights of citizenship. That includes marriage.” MatterLawSupportTeacherRightsPolicyCitizensGayEqualDeserveSoldierLgbtLoved OnesColleaguesCitizenship Author:Hillary Clinton
“On a serious note, I stand by Obama on marriage equality! I believe ALL families deserve the same rights” BelieveI BelieveRightsSeriousGayDeserveNotesGay MarriageMarriage Equality Author:Connor Barwin