Bruce Springstreen Voices His Support For Marriage Equality
Bruce Springsteen, The Boss himself who was recently honored at the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony in Washington DC for his achievements in American culture through the arts, has posted a new message on his official website lending his support for the right of same-sex couples to marry in the US. Here is the full text of Springstreen’s official statement on marriage equality:
A BRIEF STATEMENT FROM BRUCE
Like many of you who live in New Jersey, I’ve been following the progress of the marriage-equality legislation currently being considered in Trenton. I’ve long believed in and have always spoken out for the rights of same sex couples and fully agree with Governor Corzine when he writes that, “The marriage-equality issue should be recognized for what it truly is — a civil rights issue that must be approved to assure that every citizen is treated equally under the law.” I couldn’t agree more with that statement and urge those who support equal treatment for our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters to let their voices be heard now.
Love to Bruce for taking such a bold and vocal stance on this very important issue. I have long held, as well, that the matter of same-sex marriage is a matter of civil rights so I am very pleased to know that he agrees. I am very hopeful that the brave voices of straight allies like Springsteen will speak to the hearts and minds of others and will help them realize that inequality for some is inequality for all. Thank you Bruce for lending your support for this issue … I look forward to the day when the US can truly be called the Land of the Free — to marry :)
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December 9th, 2009 at 9:28 am
Go Bruce!!!!
December 9th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Wow – that was pretty cool of him! As a Jerseyan – I hate to say this, but I doubt it will pass. There’s too many narrow-minded people in this state to allow it. And with the new governor coming in – it’ll def never happen…he’s completely narrowminded & bigoted. I really don’t get why it’s become a morality issue – it should just be a civil rights issue. All men are created equal…not all straight men etc. – we all should have the same rights. Let’s hope Jersey gets one thing right this year!! (besides the awesome show Jersey Shore!) : )
December 9th, 2009 at 9:56 am
I used to live across the road from his house…it’s so weird that he’s perceived as a superstar lol
December 9th, 2009 at 9:59 am
i love the whole gays can marry thing!!! i’m not gay, and sure i sometimes make fun of gay ppl, but yah….i’ve always wished i had a gay-bestfriend!!!. how cool would that be??? i wuld love tht. but gays shuld totally be able to marry. their the same as us, they just like the same sex….. nothing wrong with that………
December 9th, 2009 at 9:59 am
its like discrimination all over again…….
December 12th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
awesome.
i find it really sickening that in certain countries people are allowed to marry animals, video game characters, even objects, yet in some of the ‘best’ countries same sex marriage is illegal.