The minute we look away, the minute we stop fighting back, that's the minute bigotry wins.
When we allow violence against some, we enable violence against all.
It's not 'over-sensitivity' to ask to be treated with the same dignity and respect shown to others.
What does religious freedom mean if we would use it as a cover for hate and privilege?
Bigotry that is known and visible is bigotry that can be challenged.
The truth is, the notion that gay marriage is harmful to marriage, is sort of mind-boggling, because these are people trying to get married. But it seems to me, if you want to defend marriage against...
I oppose same-sex marriage but I would advance equal rights in employment for gay and lesbian people. I appointed a few judges who were gay and I had few people in my cabinet that I found out were gay...
human beings are human beings, just treat everyone like that.
If you'd combat bigotry, use honest language and call things out for what they really are.
It speaks volumes when people who are discriminated against go on to discriminate against others.
It's hard not to be a fighter when you're constantly under siege.
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.
Privilege is not knowing that you're hurting others and not listening when they tell you.
Tolerance of intolerance enables oppression.
Persecution complexes are reaffirming to those who benefit from unearned privileges.
Saying it's hard being straight is like complaining to the poor that it's difficult being wealthy.
Reducing a group to a slur or stereotype reduces us all.
Political correctness' as 'over-sensitivity' is code for saying the privileged shouldn't have their unearned privileges questioned.
Privilege doesn't just insulate people from the consequences of their prejudice, it cuts them off from their humanity.
There is nothing 'honorable' or 'reasonable' in giving a pass to those who want to discriminate.
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