Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Why we say “freedom to marry”

Evan Wolfson, executive director of coalition partner Freedom to Marry USA, this to say about Freedom to Marry Week:

Much as we want people to understand that the words gay and marriage do belong together, we don't want "gay marriage." It's the freedom to marry that matters - for all of us - and the way to secure it is by talking to others. And it's the personal ask - each one of us raising our voice and not just assuming that those around us are there, or can't get there - that makes all the difference. Turn to the people in your life now, and say, "Happy Freedom to Marry Week!"

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