HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART I Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter
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FILE - In this Friday, July 10, 2009 file photo British actor Daniel Radcliffe is interviewed on the NBC "Today" television programme in New York. A British tabloid newspaper has Friday Nov. 13, 2009, published photographs of the Harry Potter actor allegedly smoking cannabis at a house party in London. A statement from one of Radcliffe's representatives was issued in response that read, "We categorically deny the allegations regarding Daniel Radcliffe published in today's Daily Mirror. Daniel does smoke the occasional roll-up cigarette, but he was not doing anything more than this. We are considering our position and will be taking all necessary action in relation to such allegations. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, file)
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Actors Tom Felton (L) and Daniel Radcliffe (R) give an interview on the test match special commentary during the lunch break of the Australian 2nd Innings on the fourth day of the fifth and final Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at the Brit Oval in London, on August 23, 2009. The series is currently level at 1-1, and England must beat Australia in this test in order to win the Ashes. AFP PHOTO/IAN KINGTON (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images)
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Actors Tom Felton (L) and Daniel Radcliffe (R) give an interview on the test match special commentary during the lunch break of the Australian 2nd Innings on the fourth day of the fifth and final Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at the Brit Oval in London, on August 23, 2009. The series is currently level at 1-1, and England must beat Australia in this test in order to win the Ashes. AFP PHOTO/IAN KINGTON (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images)
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Daniel Radcliffe recieves his 2009 Broadway.com Audience Awards for his work in the play "Equus" at The Waldorf Astoria on July 11, 2009 in New York City. Celebrities Visit Broadway - July 11, 2009 Broadway New York, NY United States July 11, 2009 Photo by Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic.com To license this image (57894088), contact FilmMagic.com
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Actor Daniel Radcliffe attends the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" premiere at Ziegfeld Theatre on July 9, 2009 in New York City. "Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince" Premiere - Outside Arrivals Ziegfeld Theatre New York, NY United States July 9, 2009 Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage.com To license this image (57877138), contact WireImage.com
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Actor Daniel Radcliffe attends the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" premiere at Ziegfeld Theatre on July 9, 2009 in New York City. "Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince" Premiere - Outside Arrivals Ziegfeld Theatre New York, NY United States July 9, 2009 Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage.com To license this image (57877135), contact WireImage.com
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Daniel Radcliffe attends the premiere of "Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince" at the Ziegfeld Theatre on July 9, 2009 in New York City. "Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince" New York Premiere Ziegfeld Theatre New York, NY United States July 9, 2009 Photo by Soul Brother/FilmMagic.com To license this image (57877807), contact FilmMagic.com
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Daniel Radcliffe attends the premiere of "Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince" at the Ziegfeld Theatre on July 9, 2009 in New York City. "Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince" New York Premiere Ziegfeld Theatre New York, NY United States July 9, 2009 Photo by Soul Brother/FilmMagic.com To license this image (57877734), contact FilmMagic.com
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NEW YORK - JULY 09: Actor Daniel Radcliff and president and chief operating officer of Warner Bros. Alan Horn attend the "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince" premiere after party at American Museum of Natural History on July 9, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Radcliff;Alan Horn
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Whooohooo! Go daniel!
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Didn't Radcliff found the "Foreign Aide Group".....or "FAG" for short?
If this guy is straight, I'm the Queen of England.
I really admire Daniel for doing this...it might make people think twice.
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Sorry, but I'm not buying that he's straight.
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Well, gay or straight he's doing a really good thing so props to him.
Are you secretly HOPING he's gay or something? I'm sorry folks...I'm not gay either in any way, shape or form, but the mere fact that so many of you seem threatened by someone who doesn't have anything to do with your personal life whatsoever tells me you REALLY wouldn't handle it well if any of your sons or daughters came out to you. Imagine having your family member's suicide on your conscience because you were just THAT short-sighted and ignorant to their need for your support. Are you THAT frigging stupid???
I wish Mr. Radcliffe would have defined "homophobia." I have friends who are straight whom I love and friends who are gay whom I love. However, because I believe that marraige is defined between a man and a woman, I have been called vicious and ugly names. The reality is that we have a society that will never agree on this issue. I hope, though, that we can stop the name-calling. I also hope that we learn to respect each other and even treat each other with kindness.
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You would be considered Homophobic due to the fact that denying same sex couples that of marriage, makes them an unequal member of society. Since in your eyes they cannot obtain the status of equality, your prejudice will speak for itself. ENJOY!!!
Believe what you want, just don't expect to have more rights than other people. Why should a gay man have few rights than a straight man? Both have the same responsibilities (eg paying taxes) but don't have the same rights (eg being able to choose a marriage partner).
I'm sorry that you have been called ugly and vicious names for your beliefs regarding same sex marriage, it's not at all right. I must question though how much you actually love your gay friends when you choose to deny them the right to the joy and fulfillment and legal benefits of state recognized marriage. As far as your being called vicious names I can truly feel your pain, for as a gay person I have experienced from childhood vicious name calling, brutal physical attacks and have been told by society that I am a lesser person for just being who I am. Hopefully you can take a moment to contemplate what it means to deny consensual adults a life together that includes the right to marry.
UNfortunately, homophobia hides behind a mask of religion, which is a choice made by these people, in order to deny equal rights to people based on something that is not. Religious based arguments almost always deride gays for demanding additional rights for something they chose. Well, guess what , we never asked for any "additional" rights, only the same rights as others. For organized religion which is dependent on people 'choosing' it for it's existence is the ultimate hypocrisy to deny rights to others using such a false argument. The denial of equal treatment under the law based on religion, is a thinly veiled code condoning all levels of homophobia, which ultimately get taken to extremes as we are now seeing in the American religious led movement to install the death penlty for homosexuality in Uganda.
Let's talk about marriage, opposite or same sex, just marriage. Now, you can enter into this union in front of a priest, minister, rabbi, imam or any other religious representative you chose, or not. Just a judge will do. Even if some type of minister marries you, the deed is not done until he, or she says, "In the name of the state of (pick any one) I now declare you man and wife." So you sign the paper, and enter into the contract. Now let us suppose that you wish to end the marriage. Where do you go? Not to the religious institution, unless you are Roman Catholic, and then you'll need both the church and the COURT. We go to court to get a divorce. Why? Because marriage is a civil contract that may, or may not, at its outset, be celebrated with a religious ceremony. Its end is purely civil. It is, therefore, a violation of the civil rights of any man or woman to deny them the right to enter into this contract, as much as it would be if they wished to buy a house or a car. Marriage is a civil matter, and we are all equal under the law. If you think I'm wrong, try getting your minister to marry you without a license, or grant you a divorce.
Gays CAN marry. As long as its a gay man and a gay woman.
Hey Louise, those gay friends you purport to love have to endure a whole lot of discrimination - like when my partner of 26 years died the hospital tried to stop me from seeing him - so f--k you sister - you and all those religious bigots have your collective heads up one big group ass. And your gay friends have their heads up their asses tolerating an ignorant BIGOT like yourself.
Louise, If you were aware of how the idea of the unity of marriage came about, why would you believe that it is such a spended thing? Marriage was originally only for the exchange of a girl to her new OWNER. This marriage sanctity belief is made up by man not the law. I am married now for 19 yrs. but theres no reason everyone shouldn't be allowed the same right since it's not what people think it is.
Wow, so Daniel Radcliffe is a hater, too, but his hate is justified because he hates haters? Don't you just hate that?
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For those of us who are gay, having access to the same rights you enjoy would be considered acts of kindness and respect, not to mention the right and fair thing to do. Religion, and however one chooses to interpret it, is one thing, but blurring the line and keeping a group or groups of people from having access to the same priviledges and rights the majority group enjoys is jsut obviosuly wrong and frankly cruel.
well said groucho tell harpo and the rest hey for me
These were my thoughts too. It is not okay to hate people. It's okay to disagree with their opinion but not to hate people.