Quote by Cokie Roberts

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 something, defend it against divorce.

The truth is, the notion that gay marriage is harmful to mar

Summary

This quote highlights the irony in viewing gay marriage as detrimental to the institution of marriage. The speaker expresses bewilderment at the idea that same-sex couples seeking marriage could harm the institution, pointing out that they are simply individuals wanting to enter into the commitment. Instead, the quote suggests that if there is a need to protect the sanctity of marriage, the focus should be on addressing divorce rather than denying certain individuals the right to marry based on their sexual orientation.

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By Cokie Roberts

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