16 brave and humorous signs on same-sex marriage
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By Dorrine Mendoza, CNN
March 28, 2013 -- Updated 1337 GMT (2137 HKT) | Filed under: Social Media
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Supporters of same-sex marriage wave flags and signs as they rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, March 27, in Washington. The justices heard two cases this week related to state and federal laws restricting same-sex marriage.
One case involves plaintiff Edith "Edie" Windsor, right, who was forced to assume an estate tax bill much larger than married heterosexual couples would have to pay after her decades-long same-sex partner died. The federal government did not recognize Windsor's marriage in legal terms, even though her home state of New York did. Here, she leaves the courthouse after watching arguments over the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act.
George Washington University student Eric Breese waves a rainbow flag outside the court Wednesday.
An opponent of same-sex marriage rallies outside the court Wednesday.
Demonstrators from both sides of the same-sex marriage debate gather in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Same-sex couples kiss in front of protesters at the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Windsor, left, arrives with her attorney Roberta Kaplan on Wednesday.
Crowds wait outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
From left, attorney David Boies, plaintiffs Sandra Stier, Kris Perry, Jeff Zarrillo and Paul Katami, and attorney Theodore B. Olson exit together from the Supreme Court after their case against California's Proposition 8 was argued on Tuesday, March 26.
Plaintiffs Kris Perry, center, and Sandy Stier, right, talk to the media with attorney David Boies, left, after arguments Tuesday at the Supreme Court.
Protesters on both sides of the issue gather Tuesday.
The Rev. Rebecca Voelkel, left, partner Maggie George and their daughter Shannon Voelkel take part in Tuesday's demonstrations in front of the Supreme Court.
Same-sex marriage supporters shout slogans in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Opponents of same-sex marriage participate in the March for Marriage in Washington on Tuesday.
Gail Schulte, of Alexandria, Virginia, gathers with other demonstrators Tuesday.
Anti-Proposition 8 protesters are shadowed by a rainbow banner on Tuesday.
People line up in front of the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Crowds gather outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday as justices hear the first case on same-sex marriage.
Andrea Grill, right, and Lee Ann Hopkins from Alexandria, Virginia, embrace after becoming engaged during a rally Tuesday.
Banners are held up as people gather outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Opponents of same-sex marriage participate in Tuesday's March for Marriage.
A protester carries a rainbow flag Tuesday.
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STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- Rallies on same-sex marriage at the U.S. Supreme Court have drawn large crowds
- Supporters and opponents of same-sex marriage have waved signs
- The creative signs display plenty of personality
(CNN) -- Publicly expressing deeply held emotions is not always easy. When attending a rally, displaying a clever sign can attract more attention than even the most powerful chant.
Tuesday's protests in front of the U.S. Supreme Court attracted outspoken crowds on both sides of the debate over same-sex marriage. The arguments Wednesday on the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act drew similar crowds.
Here are 16 signs that mixed bravery and humor with a strong point of view.
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