Posted on 12/06/2011 5:25:35 PM PST by Free ThinkerNY
President Obama ordered U.S. diplomatic missions and federal agencies working abroad to strengthen efforts to fight international discrimination against gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender individuals, saying he is deeply concerned by the violence against them in many parts of the world.
The memo, immediately celebrated by gay and lesbian leaders, elevates the importance of combating discrimination against the LGBT community within Obamas foreign policy. The issue is an important one to a key element of Obamas political base, and the move strengthens the argument he is building that he has done more to end the ostracism experienced by the LGBT community, at home and abroad, than his predecessors.
The memo directs all agencies engaged abroad to ensure that U.S. diplomacy and foreign assistance promote and protect the human rights of LGBT persons.
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“Diplomats” fighting for “gay rights” in foreign countries and NASA trying to raise the self esteem of the Islamofascists. I haven’t had any commie libs ask me lately, “Well what would YOU cut?” lisp/off
Sharia Law will comply immediately? .../s?
Rights for perverts is a top priority.
Isn’t that nice!
0bama should keep his filth to himself.
I wonder how hard he is going to try in Islamic countries or is this only directed at Christians?
Is he worried he’ll be harassed when he seeks exile in Kenya or Indonesia?
I hope Poland tells them to “stuff it.”
Paying to build GIRL SCHOOLS in Afghanistan while our economy drives off a cliff, fighting for gay rights in Iran while we conduct gay sensitivity training for USMC combat units in the field...
OUT OF TOUCH JUST A LITTLE MAYBE...?
JUST WOW..!!
Paying to build GIRL SCHOOLS in Afghanistan while our economy drives off a cliff, fighting for gay rights in Iran while we conduct gay sensitivity training for USMC combat units in the field...
OUT OF TOUCH JUST A LITTLE MAYBE...?
JUST WOW..!!
Obama needs LOTS of money from gays this election.
Wiping out DADT and this token stunt will help get those homobucks rolling in.
Women are being stoned, Coptic Christians beheaded, but it is good to know our beloved president can cut through the crap and pick out the really important human rights violation...
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Ronald Reagan promoted freedom, this Kenyan usurper promotes faggotry!
I’m so used to utterly stupid stuff done by the Obama Administration, this barely registered.
How utterly stupid.
The 57 Islamic states will probably not comply with Obama’s demands. Their more militant sectors will probably burn down our embassies.
C'mon girls!
It’s directed at gays. He wants to shore up their votes.
I hope he makes a personal visit to Iran to discuss this with Ahmadamnnutjob.
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