Obama Denounces Anti-Homosexuality Bill In Uganda

[ProSense]

Obama Denounces Anti-Homosexuality Bill In Uganda

President Obama on Sunday criticized the Anti-Homosexuality Bill soon to be enacted in Uganda.

Read Obama's full statement:

As a country and a people, the United States has consistently stood for the protection of fundamental freedoms and universal human rights. We believe that people everywhere should be treated equally, with dignity and respect, and that they should have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential, no matter who they are or whom they love.

That is why I am so deeply disappointed that Uganda will shortly enact legislation that would criminalize homosexuality. The Anti-Homosexuality Bill in Uganda, once law, will be more than an affront and a danger to the gay community in Uganda. It will be a step backward for all Ugandans and reflect poorly on Uganda’s commitment to protecting the human rights of its people. It also will mark a serious setback for all those around the world who share a commitment to freedom, justice and equal rights.

As we have conveyed to President Museveni, enacting this legislation will complicate our valued relationship with Uganda. At a time when, tragically, we are seeing an increase in reports of violence and harassment targeting members of the LGBT community from Russia to Nigeria, I salute all those in Uganda and around the world who remain committed to respecting the human rights and fundamental human dignity of all persons.

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/obama-anti-homosexuality-uganda

[Bluenorthwest]

1. A strong and much needed condemnation of this abhorent law.

nt

[mythology]

2. Hopefully there is more we can do

whether it's sanctions or the similar. This bill is pretty ugly. And sadly, some rightwing evangelical asshats here are big supporters of it.

[theHandpuppet]

4. Here's one of the main culprits

He's being sued but I do not expect a just outcome for this hatemonger.

http://www.glaad.org/cap/scott-lively

[dsc]

3. the ambassador is on record that aid will not be cut

that needs to change the aid should be eliminated until this bill is gone.

[Cha]

5. Yeah, it reflects poorly on Uganda, Russia, and

Nigeria.. and anywhere else they trample on Human Rights. Like they don't have enough to deal with in their countries without hating on love.

[LeftyMom]

6. He went to The Family's prayer breakfast. The Family instigated the bill.

The bill has literally been in the works for years, and now he says something? While his ambassador assures Uganda that the aid will keep flowing?

Not impressed.