Brad Pitt: I won't marry until all can

[Rickypt]

http://www.suntimes.com/output/enter...tr-pitt09.html

I'll wed when all can, Pitt says

September 9, 2006


NEW YORK -- Brad Pitt, ever the social activist, says he won't be marrying Angelina Jolie until the restrictions on who can marry whom are dropped.

''Angie and I will consider tying the knot when everyone else in the country who wants to be married is legally able,'' Pitt tells Esquire magazine.

Though their daughter Shiloh hogged much attention upon her birth in May, the actor says he ''cannot imagine life'' without adopted children Maddox, 5, and Zahara, 1.

''They're as much of my blood as any natural born, and I'm theirs,'' Pitt says. ''That's all I can say about it. I can't live without them. So, anyone considering [adoption], that's my vote.'' AP

[irishgrl]

I read that too...seems odd to me because its almost as though he thinks by making this pronouncement, Governments will be forced to change their laws or something....so, realistically, they will never marry

[Rickypt]

Originally Posted by irishgrl

I read that too...seems odd to me because its almost as though he thinks by making this pronouncement, Governments will be forced to change their laws or something....so, realistically, they will never marry

I just read it as a political statement. I'm sure he has a big ego, but I doubt he thinks his one statement will give us gay marriage.

I think it's great to have someone of this popularity making a strong statement against marriage discrimination. Usually people stay as far away from that issue as possible.

[DestinyRules]

I didn't expect Brad Pitt to be one to make that strong a pronouncement regarding same sex marriage, but I still remember his Tonight Show promo for one of his movies years ago when he portrayed going door to door to get people to watch that movie and he said he'd do "anything" to get this guy to see the movie. The next scene showed him in bed with the guy.

He might be banking on his popularity as an actor (and as a sex symbol even among straight men) to be a catalyst for turning the tide toward same sex marriage. Sometimes it takes the Hollywood types and the sports world to nudge people toward real change.

[JazmenFlowers]

good for him. that takes balls and a very strong female partner (which Angie is, no doubt)

that makes 2 so far, right? Brad and Charlize Theron?

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

good for him. that takes balls and a very strong female partner (which Angie is, no doubt)

that makes 2 so far, right? Brad and Charlize Theron?

not if Angie has anything to say about it (Im thinking!)

[BlackWidow]

God help us all Angelina (the home wrecker) HO-lie..is now "angie"

[markolas]

Whatever.

I think I just threw up a little in my mouth.

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by markolas

Whatever.

I think I just threw up a little in my mouth.

put the lime in the coconut and call me in the morning........

[markolas]

Originally Posted by irishgrl

put the lime in the coconut and call me in the morning........

I have no idea what this means...

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by markolas

I have no idea what this means...

thats cuz yer a young pup. its from a song:

Brother bought a coconut, he bought it for a dime
His sister had another one, she paid it for the lime

She put the lime in the coconut, she drank 'em both up (3x)
Put the lime in the coconut, she called the doctor, woke him up, and said

Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take, I said
Doctor, to relieve this bellyache, I said
Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take, I said
Doctor, to relieve this bellyache

Now let me get this straight
Put the lime in the coconut, you drank 'em both up (3x)
Put the lime in the coconut, you called your doctor, woke him up, and said

Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take, I said
Doctor, to relieve this bellyache, I said
Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take, I said
Doctor, to relieve this bellyache

You put the lime in the coconut, you drink 'em both together
Put the lime in the coconut, then you feel better
Put the lime in the coconut, drink 'em both up
Put the lime in the coconut, and call me in the morning

Brother bought a coconut, he bought it for a dime
His sister had another one, she paid it for the lime
She put the lime in the coconut, she drank 'em both up
Put the lime in the coconut, she called the doctor, woke him up, and said

Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take, I said
Doctor, to relieve this bellyache, I said
Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take, I said
Now let me get this straight

You put the lime in the coconut, you drink 'em both up (3x)
Put the lime in the coconut, you're such a silly woman

Put the lime in the coconut, you drink 'em both together
Put the lime in the coconut, then you feel better
Put the lime in the coconut, drink 'em both down
Put the lime in the coconut, and call me in the morning

Woo-oo, ain't there nothin' you can take, I said
Woo-oo, to relieve your bellyache, you said
Woo-oo, ain't there nothin' I can take, I said
Woo-oo, to relieve your bellyache, you say

Yeah-ah, ain't there nothing I can take, I say
Wow-ow, to relieve this bellyache, I said
Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take, I said (3x)
Doctor, you're such a silly woman

Put the lime in the coconut, you drink 'em both together
Put the lime in the coconut, then you feel better
Put the lime in the coconut, drink 'em both up
Put the lime in the coconut, and call me in the mo-o-ornin'

Yes, you call me in the morning
If you call me in the morning I'll tell you what to do {repeat to fade}

I cant believe people dont remember that! I guess I AM getting old...

here's this:

[jannieC]

Oh Brad, pu-lease.

I think it's an interesting sentiment, but I have to wonder: does he really think the world cares THAT much if he marries her? DOES the world care that much???

[SuzeQuze]

It's also hypocritical since he's already been married once. But I think it is cool that he is shining light on the issue. It's also cool that he isn't getting married since they'd wind up divorced eventually anyway. But I think that some people don't think much of this because they don't think much of him which I can totally identify with. Charity begins at home and if you can't be good to the people you are closest to (Jen) then all the good works you do in the world are tainted by that. Not that he can't do any good and I am glad that he is. I just think the way he moved on with his life with Angelina says a lot about his character and it isn't good.

[Rickypt]

Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

It's also hypocritical since he's already been married once. But I think it is cool that he is shining light on the issue.

Gay marriage wasn't part of the public consciousness when he married JA, so it probably wasn't on his mind.

I also think it's cool. I don't particularly like him, but there are very few major public figures willing to take a stand on this.

[DavidMn]

At least there are some enlightened people out there.