Talk show host Ellen Degeneres has only recently become involved in the campaign to defeat Proposition 8 in California. But on today’s show, Ellen gave an emotional speech on Sarah Palin, a federal ban on gay marriage, and equal rights in general.

Some of Ellen’s comments:
“I don’t know what people are scared of. Maybe they think that their children will be influenced. And I gotta say I was raised by two heterosexuals. I was surrounded by heterosexuals just everywhere I looked heterosexuals. And they did not influence…. I mean I dabbled in high school, who didn’t?”
“People are gonna be who they’re gonna be. And we need to learn to love them for who they are and let them love who they want to love.”

Toni Braxton is currently a contestant on Dancing With the Stars.

I like Ellen and if she’s happy I’m happy for her. You can see who wears the pants in their relationship! I had a big, big weekend. For more on Ellen’s wedding click here
Ellen’s Wedding to Portia de Rossi