They are part of the class of American society. It is cruel. This bill seeks to divide our nation, turn Americans against Americans, sow the seeds of fear, hatred, and intolerance. This bill is a slap in the face of the Declaration of Independence. It denies gay men and women the right to liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Marriage is a basic human right.
You cannot tell people they cannot fall in love. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. used to say when people talked about interracial marriage and I quote, 'Races do not fall in love and get married. We are talking about human beings, people like you, people who want to get married, buy a house, and spend their lives with the one they love. They have done no wrong. I will not turn my back on another American.