Al on America: on Civil Rights


Let gays and lesbians adopt

I believe that gays and lesbians deserve to have the same rights as homosexuals. I believe that sexual orientation should not be an impediment in the workplace, in the housing marketplace, or in the adoption market. Just as I would fight for a black or Latino not to be discriminated against, I would fight equally for the rights of gays. I believe that gays and lesbians should have the right to adopt. Sexual orientation in no way matters when it comes to parenting-all children need is love.
Source: Al On America, by Rev. Al Sharpton, p. 88 Jan 1, 2002

Supports gay rights-let people choose to sin or not

My religion does not support homosexuality, but I do. I was asked why I was supporting and marching with the homosexuals in parades, when according to the church, homosexuality is a sin. I responded that God gave people free will. God gave people the right to choose-even to choose sin. That’s why there is a heaven and a hell. So I will fight for people to have the right to go to hell if that’s what they choose. I’m not here to judge. I was placed here to fight for justice for all people.
Source: Al On America, by Rev. Al Sharpton, p. 88-89 Jan 1, 2002

  • The above quotations are from Al on America, by Reverend Al Sharpton with Karen Hunter.
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