Roseanne Barr Quotes

Until we have created a romance of peace that would equal that of war, violence will not disappear from people's lives.

By in large in this country the issue of gay rights and equality should be past the point of debate. Really, there should be no debate anymore.

I don't think the idea of homosexuality is really taboo any more. Our culture is evolving. This is an exciting time to be living.

I'm not for gay marriage, but I'm not for discriminating against people.

Most everyone now personally knows someone who is openly homosexual.

So many people, including stark conservatives, have family members and close friends who are gay.

I would like to draw your attention to the fact that in Russia, unlike in one third of the world's countries, being gay is not a crime.

Gay marriage won't be more of an issue 25 years from now than interracial marriage is today.

Universal peace sounds ridiculous to the head of an average family.

If man does find the solution for world peace it will be the most revolutionary reversal of his record we have ever known.

Peace, if it ever exists, will not be based on the fear of war but on the love of peace.

If we desire a society of peace, then we cannot achieve such a society through violence. If we desire a society without discrimination, then we must not discriminate against anyone in the process of building this society. If we desire a society that is democratic, then democracy must become a means as well as an end.

The cause of world peace is much more important than any individual.

It certainly is very desirable that a pacific disposition should prevail among all nations.

If I get elected, my government will promote a culture of acceptance and non-violence in the country.

The whole principle of coming out is that everyone knows someone who's gay. The minute someone comes out, no one can be a bigot, because someone they love is gay.

I never felt I had anything to hide. I never felt being gay was anything to be ashamed of, so I never felt apologetic. I didn't have issues with it, didn't grow up with any religion, so I didn't have any religious, you know, issues to deal with as far as homosexuality is concerned. So, I accepted it very easily. For me, it wasn't that big a deal.

I have no problems with gay men or gay women.

Being gay is no longer a taboo subject in Germany.

What we need is a generation of peace.

War is over if you want it.

I was gay before I began to play soccer over 40 years ago. It's been 28 years since a friend and I organized one of the first gay soccer teams in the world.

All that violence in the world, we need to stop that.

Education is a vacine for violence.

The public has always had affection for gay entertainers. The time was right for an out gay entertainer.