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Thu Jan-27-11 07:55 PM
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White House: Statement by the President on the Killing of David Kato |
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The White House
Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 27, 2011 Statement by the President on the Killing of David Kato
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.
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Thu Jan-27-11 08:25 PM
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3. If LGBT rights are not special rights, |
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why does Obama oppose equal marriage rights?
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Thu Jan-27-11 09:07 PM
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Thu Jan-27-11 08:27 PM
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5. Says the man who had RICK FUCKING WARREN in his inauguration. |
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The SAME Rick Warren who backs this shit!
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Thu Jan-27-11 08:42 PM
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7. This is a wonderful statement |
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I hope the President has learned and will no longer employ and defend hate preachers who speak of violence and hurl vicious accusations as he has done in the past.
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Thu Jan-27-11 08:49 PM
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Thu Jan-27-11 08:55 PM
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9. Will McClurkin and Warren issue statements? |
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Will Donnie call off his war on gay people?
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Thu Jan-27-11 09:35 PM
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13. Rachel Maddow is talking about David Kato on her show right now. |
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Edited on Thu Jan-27-11 09:37 PM by Tx4obama
Edited to add:
Maddow also read the last sentence from Obama's released statement.
And she also said she will have an exclusive segment on tomorrow's show.
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Fri Jan-28-11 12:46 AM
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14. I am so glad that I lived long enough to see Obama as our president. n/t |
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