Susan Estrich Quotes

I think there would be situations that will occur on the field that would be tough for a person who is homosexual, because I know there will be people definitely taking shots at him.

An openly gay footballer would be exposed to abusive comments.

What do you mean you don't believe in homosexuality? It's not like the Easter Bunny, your belief isn't necessary.

Just because I'm in favor of gay rights doesn't mean that I'm gay or doesn't mean I'm some kind of 'sissy' or something. That's the language that you hear in locker rooms.

I think people feel threatened by homosexuality. The problem isn't about gay people, the problem is about the attitude towards gay people. People think that all gays are Hannibal Lecters. But gay people are sons and daughters, politicians and doctors, American heroes and daughters of American heroes.

But it's amazing how many people think that gay men should slink off into the shadows when it comes to having friendships with children.

When someone isn't ready we must not try to force them out. People are being bullied and committing suicide because they're gay and it's horrible.

There are a lot of myths about gay people.

I'm so sick of gay this, gay that. I could care less. It ain't affecting my life at all.

Gay kids need to stop killing themselves because they are made to feel worthless by cruel and relentless bullying.

I'm not against gay people.

I think it's great now that we seem to be in an era where it's OK to be gay and I think that the society in North America has had more of a problem with it than any other society.

I think as a whole America is dealing with the issue of homophobia. We got to be really honest about whether we believe in civil rights for all people or not. As Black people we need to remember the moment that we say it's okay to disenfranchise one segment of society, we're opening the door to move backward on ourselves.

I never said I don't like gay people.

Part of the new morality of the '60s and '70s is a new attitude toward homosexuality. The homosexual men and women have organized to fight for acceptance and respectability.

If you're gay, that doesn't mean I want to discriminate against you, belittle or bully you, abuse or offend you. Not at all. I don't want to go back to the dark days of criminalisation and the imprisonment of gay men and women; of Section 28 and legalised discrimination.

I have gay people in my family who weren't able to openly discuss homosexuality, and I feel like that's shifted, especially here on the coast.

I'm not homophobic and I'm not anti-gay.

I oppose discrimination against homosexuals, but I do not support them, either.

Yes, it gets better, but I also understand that saying to a 15-year-old that, 'Oh, don't worry, just wait a year', is like saying 'Wait a lifetime', but every single person has the right to go to school and not be afraid.

I don't blame homosexuals for being angry when people say they've made a choice to be gay, because they don't.

Lesbians and gays... they still have to fight, even inside. It's not that simple, even if they seem to be accepted.

With all the people hating and hurting each other, I don't understand how people could get upset about people of the same sex caring for each other.

I was the first South Asian female to do comedy videos on YouTube. But at the same time, all races face their barriers, and I've learned through YouTube, if it's not race, it will be sexism, if it's not sexism, it will be homophobia. It will always be something, and all voices should be heard.

I am very proud of the role I played in getting legal equality for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, and in helping get rid of the prejudice by being visible about it, helping to block the conviction of Bill Clinton of impeachment.