Brad Pitt Blames Marriage Inequality on "Blatant, Ugly Bigotry"

[William769]

Brad Pitt says "blatant, ugly bigotry" is the reason the U.S. doesn't have federal marriage equality, according to an interview with this weekend's Parade magazine.

Pitt, who as far back as 2006 has insisted that he and longtime partner Angelina Jolie won't get married until same-sex couples are legally allowed to, again expresses his disbelief that the struggle for marriage equality in America is ongoing. "To be against marriage for everyone is utter discrimination," he says, while promoting his latest film Moneyball. "I feel strongly about that because if equality of marriage doesn’t happen now, the next generation will have to deal with it."

The actor reveals he finds it amazing that New York legalized same-sex marriage. "But the real problem is that the federal government hides behind states on this issue," Pitt says. "It is blatant, ugly bigotry, and the federal government shouldn’t be doing that. You’re denying some Americans the right that all Americans have, to live their lives as they choose."

http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2011/09/17/Brad_Pitt_Blames_Marriage_Inequality_on_Bigotry/

[tblue]

1. He should run for governor in some state.

How awesome is Brad Pitt?!

[William769]

2. I have loved Brad Pitt since Thelma & Louise!

[Fumesucker]

3. Meet Joe Black..

That was my favorite of his.

T&L was good too..

Kudos to Mr Pitt for telling it like it is, evidently his view on this subject is done evolving.

[zazen]

6. but what about his role as Lucy's boyfriend on Dallas?! n/t

[William769]

7. I never watched that show.

[xchrom]

4. Recommend

[otohara]

5. Oh Go Buy Another Castle

in Europe!

Frankly I get sick of seeing Bradgelina dragging those kids around the world - guessing their carbon footprint is enormous with the jets and castles.

Gag!!

[edhopper]

8. I guess you are unaware

of how much he has done in New Orleans?

[William769]

9. I guess you don't like people that help people.