"Equality Defines Us" Brad Pitt speaks about Gay Marriage and more.

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Recently, during a press day for his new movie "Killing them Softly", Mr. Pitt spoke with MTV about the film and about some of the interesting news happening now.  In addition to being a talented actor, a devoted father, and a handsome man, he is very social responsible.  Brad has no problem donating his money or celebrity to causes in which he believes.

"Equality, absolutely, that's what defines us. It's what makes us great," Pitt said when asked about what he thinks about Maine, Maryland and Washington legalizing gay marriage. "If it doesn't sit well with your religion, let your God sort it out in the end, but that's us. We're equal."

At one time, Brad and his long time partner Angelina Jolie, stated that they wouldn't consider getting married until everyone was able to - Brad was quoted by ABC News at the Killing them Softly premier as saying, "The time is nigh. It will be soon. I got a good feeling about it

 Apparently, they are feeling some pressure from the kids!


  Brad says that he doesn't understand linking marriage equality and the legalization of marijuana. "I do believe that we should be responsible for our own choices in talking about the drug laws, and that the drug war is an ultimate failure and that the billions and billions of dollars that we've committed to it, there's got to be a better way. I don't believe in incarceration over education — don't get me started. But there's real damage to drugs; that is not the same as with gay marriage. Since the last round [of elections], they've been linked in every article. I find that curious."


So what will he say to his children about drugs?  He, like most parents, is dreading the conversation.  

 "I think there's an age of understanding and there's a reason why there are no old drug addicts: It either kills you or you get out," he said. "I'm going to leave it at that point right there."

Actors certainly don't have the market cornered with their opinions about social issues, after all they are people just like the rest of us (except maybe better looking!). However, Mr. Pitt backs his socially progressive ideas with good works and a socially responsible lifestyle.  There is something to be said for walking the walk while talking the talk.

Killing them Softly premiered SVA Theater on Monday (November 26) in New York City.

Source: MTV