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Commemorating International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
U.S Department of State ^ | Friday, May 16, 2014 | Secretary John F. Kerry

Posted on 05/16/2014 1:07:19 PM PDT by kristinn

Commemorating International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC

May 16, 2014

Today of all days, we are reminded that the cause of justice can and must triumph over hatred and prejudice. This is a day of action for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities and their allies all over the world. It is time to reaffirm our commitment to the equality and dignity of all persons, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

It’s not lost on anyone that this year’s International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) coincides with the 60th anniversary of the ruling in Brown v. Board of Education. Our commitment to advancing the human rights of LGBT persons is part of this country’s long history of fighting to ensure that all people can exercise their human rights.

We have seen incredible progress in the fight to advance the human rights and fundamental freedoms of LGBT persons.

And the United States is proud to be doing its part. This past week, we convened religious leaders and representatives of faith-based organizations to think about how we work together to promote and protect the human rights of LGBT persons. Next week, we will convene meetings with our private sector allies to discuss the important role of the business community in promoting equality and the ways we can partner through the Global Equality Fund.

But this must be more than a moment to celebrate how far we have come. We know that our work is not complete when countries enact laws targeting LGBT persons and their supporters. We know that our work is not complete when LGBT persons and their allies are harassed, arrested, and even killed simply because of who they are and who they love.

The United States condemns these senseless acts of violence and discrimination. Human rights are universal, and LGBT persons and their allies must be free to exercise them without fear of intimidation or reprisal.

When our LGBT brothers and sisters are threatened anywhere, it is a threat to freedom, justice and dignity of people everywhere. The United States will continue to protect and promote the human rights of LGBT persons worldwide this day and every day. Onward.


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To: tomkat
A lot of people were Trans-phobic back in the day.


41 posted on 05/16/2014 1:50:57 PM PDT by kristinn (Welcome to the Soviet States of Obama)
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To: kristinn

Hey, Kerry!

It absolutely IS “lost on” me what Brown vs. Board of Education has to do with sexual perversion.

Asshat.


42 posted on 05/16/2014 1:54:44 PM PDT by Walrus (I love the America that used to be ---I hate the America that now IS!)
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To: kristinn

Within the cornucopia of reasons for revulsion since ‘08, this travesty ranks right the hell up there.


43 posted on 05/16/2014 1:57:33 PM PDT by tomkat
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To: kristinn

Unless and until the gays and trannies come out en masse to fight Tapinophobia, I will ignore their mewing.


44 posted on 05/16/2014 2:04:07 PM PDT by freedumb2003 (Fight Tapinophobia in all its forms! Do not submit to arduus privilege.)
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To: AppyPappy

>>“Transphobia”

Wasn’t that an album by The Who?<<

I think it had the song “Bill O’Reilly” with that lyric:

“Don’t cry, don’t raise your eyes
It’s only liberal wasteland...”


45 posted on 05/16/2014 2:05:57 PM PDT by freedumb2003 (Fight Tapinophobia in all its forms! Do not submit to arduus privilege.)
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To: kristinn
Enough with these VILE people.
This is what we get when we FAIL to OBEY God.
For it is written: Those who support homosexuals are against our Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ.
These anti Christ people only bring destruction on us ALL.
I have NO sympathy for homosexuals!

Homosexuality is a "Mark" of disobedience.
Someone once asked The answer is in the definition of "REPROBATE". And the reason"why" is given in the Bible.

God has a cure for homosexuals.

"Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect
that God is just,
that his justice cannot sleep forever."


46 posted on 05/16/2014 2:06:00 PM PDT by Yosemitest (It's Simple ! Fight, ... or Die !)
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To: HiTech RedNeck

Ship of fools indeed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHh0V7UjVXI


47 posted on 05/16/2014 2:08:26 PM PDT by bicyclerepair (The zombies here elected alcee hastings. TERM LIMITS ... TERM LIMITS)
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To: Yosemitest

There you go AGAIN glorifying most everything BUT God.

What does demons in fire, or George Washington, have to do with the answer to all this?

All are sinners on this globe, you too.

If you try to hide behind the sins of the “reprobates” you are only a reprobate too.

And twisting scripture to pull the Hebraic covenant over Christendom is no better.

I have given my life to Christ. And I am winning victories because of it. How about you?


48 posted on 05/16/2014 2:11:26 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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To: HiTech RedNeck

Homosexuality will NEVER be ‘right’ in the eternal truth from The Creator. A zillion Lurches with their PR pleas could never make it otherwise.


49 posted on 05/16/2014 2:21:57 PM PDT by tflabo (Truth or Tyranny)
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To: kristinn

Phobia means fear. It is NOT fear, it is the NORMAL DISGUST that we feel for their behavior. Normal, the new “N” word!


50 posted on 05/16/2014 2:50:14 PM PDT by JimRed (Excise the cancer before it kills us; feed & water the Tree of Liberty! TERM LIMITS NOW & FOREVER!)
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To: glock rocks

MY tax dollars paid for some idiot to sit and write this absurd blather, and yet others to “approve” it and publish it ????????

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


51 posted on 05/16/2014 3:05:21 PM PDT by Ancient Wonderboy
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To: Telepathic Intruder

Transphobia.

***
No, it’s the fear of moving forward, comrade.

(Cf. the USSR Stalin era “Forward!” posters.)


52 posted on 05/16/2014 3:11:34 PM PDT by Bigg Red (1 Pt 1: As he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct.)
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To: Bigg Red

Change for the sake of change. What can go wrong?


53 posted on 05/16/2014 3:14:14 PM PDT by Telepathic Intruder (The only thing the Left has learned from the failures of socialism is not to call it that)
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To: tomkat

Yes, you did, Joe. But there were just too many fellow travelers in politics.


54 posted on 05/16/2014 3:15:29 PM PDT by Bigg Red (1 Pt 1: As he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct.)
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To: kristinn
homophobic

I'm not afraid of packers, but I don't like boy-raping child molesters nor hepatitis.

55 posted on 05/16/2014 3:17:30 PM PDT by ROCKLOBSTER (Celebrate "Republicans Freed the Slaves" Month.)
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To: JimRed
It is NOT fear, it is the NORMAL DISGUST that we feel for their behavior.

Let's counter with the term "Homorevulsion"...that ought to get their hackles up.

HOMOREVULSION!

56 posted on 05/16/2014 3:39:30 PM PDT by ROCKLOBSTER (Celebrate "Republicans Freed the Slaves" Month.)
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To: kristinn

62 years strong, don’t like queers, and not looking back!


57 posted on 05/16/2014 3:58:45 PM PDT by Terry L Smith
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To: HiTech RedNeck
You refuse to believe that Jesus was also LORD of the Old Testament, that He did NOT do away with the Law, and clearly states how to handle homosexuals.

When will you stop being deceived by Satan ?

Homosexuals have been "MARKED" by God and we have been COMMANDED on how to do justice to them.

Now GO ... and ... OBEY GOD !
58 posted on 05/16/2014 6:15:08 PM PDT by Yosemitest (It's Simple ! Fight, ... or Die !)
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To: HiTech RedNeck
You need to not only read, BUT STUDY this link
I especially agree with its last paragraph. There will be NO HOMOSEXUALS ( NOT ONE ) in the afterlife.
The WILL BE ASHES UNDER the soles of your feet ! ! !
59 posted on 05/16/2014 6:39:28 PM PDT by Yosemitest (It's Simple ! Fight, ... or Die !)
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To: kristinn
International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

If I took a freak pervert to lunch qualify me as being sensitive and a good politically correct zombie?
Let me see if I can find one.

Rats!
It's too late today.
That really tears me up.

*sniff*

60 posted on 05/16/2014 6:52:38 PM PDT by publius911 ( At least Nixon had the good grace to resign!)
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