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United States Throws its Weight Around at UN to Protect Gays and Lesbians

Discussion in 'Current Events, World News, & LGBT News' started by Fintan, Dec 21, 2010.

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  1. Fintan

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    Welcomed news....

    UN restores gay clause to killings resolution

    UN member states have voted to restore a controversial reference to sexual orientation in a resolution against the unjustified killing of minority groups.

    The clause had been removed after pressure from some Arab and African member states but the US had pushed to have it reinstated....

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12056608
     
    #1 Fintan, Dec 21, 2010
  2. Emberstone

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    you would never get me to go to the middle east or the african continant.
     
    #2 Emberstone, Dec 21, 2010
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    I've been to both the middle east and africa, and had a perfectly lovely and enjoyable time in both places. The vast majority of people there in my experience are friendly normal people. Certainly more friendly than in the UK!
     
    #3 partietraumatic, Dec 22, 2010
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    My gods, the United Nations actually accomplished something?
     
    #4 maverick, Dec 22, 2010
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