Two Paths, by John Kasich: on Civil Rights


John Kasich: Court has ruled on same-sex marriage & we have to accept it

When I was asked how I'd explain my opposition to same-sex marriage to a daughter who might be gay. I answered with my heart, and with the full force of my faith. I said, "Look, I'm an old-fashioned person, & I happen to believe in traditional marriage. But the Court has ruled, and we have to accept it. Just because somebody doesn't think the way I do, doesn't mean I can't care about them or I can't love them. If one of my daughters happened to be gay, of course I would accept her, of course I would love her. That's what we're taught when we have a strong faith. And I've got to tell you, issues like that are planted to divide us, but let's treat everybody with respect, and let them share in the great American dream we have here in this country. I'll love my daughters no matter what they do, because God gives me unconditional love, and I'm gonna give it to my family and my friends and the people around me." (My daughter Emma took the time to set the record straight and tweeted, "I am not gay.")
Source: Two Paths, by John Kasich, p. 159 Apr 25, 2017

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    America Divided or United
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