Quote by Barack Obama

I don't think marriage is a civil right, but I think that being able to transfer property is a civil right.

I don't think marriage is a civil right, but I think that be

Summary

This quote suggests that while the speaker does not view marriage as a civil right, they believe that the ability to transfer property should be protected as a civil right. The distinction made suggests that the speaker acknowledges the legal aspects of marriage, such as property rights, while raising questions about the broader societal and cultural connotations tied to the institution of marriage. This viewpoint highlights the importance of legal protections related to property transfer while leaving room for personal opinions on the nature of marriage itself.

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Marriage

By Barack Obama

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