2007 Mildred Loving statement on Same Sex marriage

[HockeyMom]

On June 12, 2007, Mildred Loving issued a rare public statement, which commented on same-sex marriage, prepared for delivery on the fortieth anniversary of the Loving v. Virginia decision of the US Supreme Court.<12> The concluding paragraphs of her statement read as follows:

“ Surrounded as I am now by wonderful children and grandchildren, not a day goes by that I don't think of Richard and our love, our right to marry, and how much it meant to me to have that freedom to marry the person precious to me, even if others thought he was the "wrong kind of person" for me to marry. I believe all Americans, no matter their race, no matter their sex, no matter their sexual orientation, should have that same freedom to marry. Government has no business imposing some people's religious beliefs over others. Especially if it denies people's civil rights.
I am still not a political person, but I am proud that Richard's and my name is on a court case that can help reinforce the love, the commitment, the fairness, and the family that so many people, black or white, young or old, gay or straight seek in life. I support the freedom to marry for all. That's what Loving, and loving, are all about."

This says it ALL.

[demmiblue]

1. K&R

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[ejpoeta]

2. exactly. freedom OF religion also means freedom FROM religion as far as i can see.

and this bs anti gay marriage crap has no basis beyond religious interference. legislating religious beliefs, thus creating a religious state which is i believe against the constitution. as i always say... if you don't believe in gay marriage, then don't get married to someone of the same sex. end of discussion.