Once a week, I post a quote that I’ve read/heard recently. So here’s this week’s Quote I love …

In celebration of Vermont’s legalization on marriage for gay and lesbian couples, Ben & Jerry’s is renaming a legendary flavor.

“At the core of Ben & Jerry’s values, we believe that social justice can and should be something that every human being is entitled to…. From the very beginning of our 30 year history, we have supported equal rights for all people. The legalization of marriage for gay and lesbian couples in Vermont is certainly a step in the right direction and something worth celebrating with peace, love and plenty of ice cream.”

Walt Freese
Chief Executive Officer of Ben & Jerry’s

I’m all for ice cream. And equal rights.

What do you think of Ben & Jerry’s efforts? Comment or send me an email. I’d love to hear from you.

Sloan Parker

“The right to marry is about us, it is not about you, any more than the fight for integration was about white people, or a women’s right to vote was about men. It is only about you to the extent that you have to live with yourself knowing that you are depriving a significant portion of the population their basic civil rights.”

Actress Cynthia Nixon
May 18, 2009
at Broadway Impact’s Equality rally for marriage equality legislation in New York City

I came across this quote today. I like the way it was worded. There are so many people that live without love, yet they long for it. I don’t get how strangers can judge me and Rosie for finding what many strive for. I treasure every day I have with her.

“I’m always shocked that gay marriage is such a big deal. You have to realize how precious human life is, when there are tsunamis and mudslides, when there are armies and terrorists – at any moment, you could be gone, and potentially in the most brutal fashion. And then you have to realize that love is truly one of the most extraordinary things you can experience in your life. To begrudge someone else their love of another person because of gender seems to be absolutely absurd. It’s based in fear, fear of the other, fear of what is not like you. But when you are able to see lives on a day-to-day basis, rather than reducing it to politics, then it humanizes a whole community of people that were otherwise invisible.”

Jennifer Beals
IMDb.com