Statement by the President on the Killing of David Kato

[jenmito]

I am deeply saddened to learn of the murder of David Kato. In Uganda, David showed tremendous courage in speaking out against hate. He was a powerful advocate for fairness and freedom. The United States mourns his murder, and we recommit ourselves to David’s work.

At home and around the world, LGBT persons continue to be subjected to unconscionable bullying, discrimination, and hate. In the weeks preceding David Kato’s murder in Uganda, five members of the LGBT community in Honduras were also murdered. It is essential that the Governments of Uganda and Honduras investigate these killings and hold the perpetrators accountable.

LGBT rights are not special rights; they are human rights. My Administration will continue to strongly support human rights and assistance work on behalf of LGBT persons abroad. We do this because we recognize the threat faced by leaders like David Kato, and we share their commitment to advancing freedom, fairness, and equality for all.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/01/27/statement-president-killing-david-kato

[Pisces]

1. Thank you for the post.

[jenmito]

2. I saw this on Rachel Maddow's show last night. She read it, but the Egypt coverage

has been constant. I wish more news anchors would take the time to mention this story, but it seems they don't find it important enough, sadly.

[Danger Mouse]

3. Uganda, huh? That's funny, I heard a certain Mr. Rick Warren...

...has been highly influential there.

[jenmito]

4. And Obama obviously does not feel the same way as Rick Warren on LGBT issues

as proven by his statement among many other things.

[Danger Mouse]

5. I think President Obama got uncomfortably close to Mr. Warren...

...somebody whose actions have heavily influenced the debacle currently happening in Uganda. The lesson from this is you should not associate with bigots in order to make political gains.

EDIT: I like the president's statement. Just wanted to make that clear.

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[jonnyblitz]

7. this is a good thing, of course, but it's not as if it takes a

HUGE act of courage to condemn a hideous murder. It's the least any person that is even remotely human would do.

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[Whisp]

9. rec'd. spoken like a mature adult based in reality