Throughout our history each and every generation has expanded upon the freedoms won by their parents and grandparents. Each and every generation has removed some of the barriers to full participation in the American dream. And the next great barrier standing before our generation is the prohibition on marriage for same-sex couples
Interpretation
Each generation builds on the progress of the previous ones, especially regarding rights and freedoms.
Michael Bloomberg's quote highlights the ongoing struggle for equality and the evolution of societal norms regarding marriage. It emphasizes that each generation has worked to overcome barriers faced by their ancestors, and points to the importance of recognizing and removing the prohibitions that still exist, particularly those affecting same-sex couples. This reflects a continuous journey toward full inclusivity and the realization of the American dream for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation.
In practice
This quote can be used during a pride parade to highlight the ongoing fight for marriage equality.
Like Israel, New York City's history has been defined by immigrants who come in search of freedom and the opportunity to build a better life. And like Israel, New York City has remained a target for terrorists who seek to destroy that freedom
No matter what you may think about her politics or her record, Hillary Clinton understands that this is not reality television; this is reality. She understands the job of president. It involves finding solutions, not pointing fingers; and offering hope, not stoking fear.
Ten years have passed since a perfect blue sky morning turned into the blackest of nights. Since then we've lived in sunshine and in shadow, and although we can never unsee what happened here, we can also see that children who lost their parents have grown into young adults, grandchildren have been born and good works and public service have taken root to honor those we loved and lost.
If you think of all the publicity about the terrible tragedy of Virginia Tech, we have a Virginia Tech in this country every day. It's just spread across 50 states.
I don't believe that government is good at picking technology, particularly technology that is changing. By the time you get it done and go through democracy, it's so outdated.
I've always thought if we don't want to enforce laws on the books, we should remove them from the books. But when you have laws, you breed contempt if you don't enforce them.
Do you know what the definition of insane is? Yes. It’s the inability to relate to another human being. It’s the inability to love.
No society of nations, no people within a nation, no family can benefit through mutual aid unless good will exceeds ill will; unless the spirit of cooperation surpasses antagonism; unless we all see and act as though the other man's welfare determines our own welfare.
Loneliness is like starvation: you don't realize how hungry you are until you begin to eat.
The worse part of being lied to is when you realize you believed it.
Why is it that no one understands me and everybody likes me
Sometimes I wonder if men and women really suit each other. Perhaps they should live next door and just visit now and then.
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