Douglas Rushkoff Quotes

That one can love another of the same gender, that is what the homophobe really cannot stand.

I'm not asking that people accept homosexuality. I'm not asking that they believe like I do that it's inborn. I'm not asking that. All I'm saying is don't let these children suffer without a family because of your bias.

Americans don't want cowboys to be gay.

I'm not homophobic; I'm just not gay.

Coming to the Gold Coast and being able to live as an openly gay man is really important.

I hate when pastors have a gay son and then they become pro-gay.

This great American institution [Boy Scouts of America] has come under attack from homosexual activists-who may well set their sights on your church next.

More non-fringe, non-radical homosexuals emerge into public view every day. As the stereotype of the homosexual as antisocial deviant crumbles, a (political) party or faction that tolerates gay-baiting rhetoric in the name of 'family values' makes 'family values' look more and more like common bigotry.

Inequality for gay and lesbian people is no longer a debatable issue in either church or state.

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 used to be told if I talked about my sexuality in any way that we wouldn't have a tennis tour.

The LPGA is basically corporate America's dinner party, and they can invite whomever they want. They're not ready for people getting up and making declarations. The bottom line is corporate America is pretty homophobic.

In the 21st century, I think it's fair to say, homosexuality is more accepted in Britain and it's wonderful that my generation has been able to grow up with that.

If a person wants to be publicly gay, they should not be teaching in the public schools.

I think over there in Montreal they're a bit hardcore with the old homos. They're not that keen on them.

A lot of my friends are gay, and certainly I have no tolerance for anyone who has any sort of ignorance or restriction on people's lives or love lives.

We must make it clear that a platform of 'I hate gay men and women' is not a way to become president of the United States.

Gay rights and body acceptance are two things I feel very passionately about.

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.

The barometer for judging the character of people, in regard human rights, is now those who consider themselves gay, homosexual, lesbian. The judgment as to whether you can trust the future, the social advancement - depending on people - will be judged on where they come out on that question.

No one should be discriminated against because of their sexual orientation.

All my life, the naysayers have told me that I can't win because I'm a progressive... because I'm a woman... even because I'm a lesbian.

I am not homophobic - in no way, shape or form.

I have nothing against homosexuality. I just think that in this day and age most people are not ready to accept it.

I believe in an America that does not discriminate because of sexual orientation.