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.
Logic is not the strong suit here. JARGON is. C. S. Lewis saw it half a century ago.
Mitt Romney did sign proclamations for homosexuals and stuff as Governor
That’s true. I really liked to believe that was him being a political weather vane in Massachusetts, and that he’d go along with the popular mood in the larger USA. But who knows. It looks like the whole LDS is flirting madly with the idea now.
Roger that. LOL! But could he see it from his back porch in AK? :>}
Meaning... he’d know where his bread was buttered. Tea Party didn’t form much of his base in Massachusetts, but it would in the larger USA.
Anyhow America in general needs to recommit itself to the Lord. God never went away. We did.
I’m waiting for heterophopia and infidelophobia day.
Furthermore, there is no phobia to it. It's either wrong or it's right. Plain and simple.
NO ONE and I mean no one will ever pressure me into accepting sinful acts as normal. Sin is sin. My sin is no less than their sin. Difference is I try my best to cling to the cross of our messiah...Jesus. His grace is sufficient.
It was in Jolly Newe Olde Englande.
It means he can’t be trusted
reality is transphobic
Dear john kerry,
Bite me.
Like I said, a people pleaser, a weather vane. I sure wouldn’t name him to any short lists. He was a last desperation gasp after all the “better righties” annihilated one another. Who’s crowing now that we didn’t get, say, Herman Cain or Rick Perry? All those “checkered” characters would have vastly beat out Barack Obama for class. And POSSIBLY even Mitt, if his feet were held to the fire. America has become a ship of fools, a house of clowns.
I think until WE get our act right with the Lord, we are going to have difficulty uniting and the devil’s people will eat our lunches.
You win the thread.
It’s weirdphobic.
I’m not afraid of homosexuals or transportation either.
I dislike the first one and use the last one.
All the real issues of concern in the world and THIS is what gets Kerry’s attention?
Our country has become a farce.
I never liked farce as a genre.
Slouching toward Gomorrah?
More like Jumping into...
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