Is U.N. Resolution the First Step in Decriminalizing Homosexuality Around the World?

by SodaHead Fun Posted 2011/06/17 11:11:31

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Could this be the first step in leading those countries which still legislate against homosexuality toward decriminalization?

The U.N. Human Rights Council passed a "historic" resolution that seeks equal rights for all regardless of sexual orientation, marking significant progress for gay rights.

They also commissioned a study on violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation. Is change on the horizon for many people victimized around the world?

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conservyT 2011/06/17 18:11:31

Undecided

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Why do we belong to the U.N.? I think it’s about time that we no longer belong to this STUPID and USELESS Organization!!!
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iamthemob ~ the 444th Guru ~ 2011/06/21 06:33:29

Yes

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I do not understand why this question was asked by "SodaHead Fun."

What about criminalizing homosexuality seems "fun"?

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Katherine to iamthem... 2011/07/14 04:14:11

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Hah, I was JUST going to ask that.

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iamthem... to Katherine 2011/07/14 04:17:31

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Am I really the first person who DID!?!?

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Katherine to iamthem... 2011/07/14 04:23:30

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I didn't bother to check, but I'm sure there's other people who asked what happened to "SodaHead Politics." Anyway, that was going to be my comment and I saw you wrote it already......

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Tasine 2011/06/18 14:38:49

Undecided

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I want the UN out of the US and the US out of the UN, and I want our politicians to quit giving them our money. I want to be free of the UN, and I insist our politicians do not have the right to give away our sovereignty, and I will resist this until I am dead.

Besides, I didn't know it was a criminal offense to be homosexual. If it isn't a crime, how could we "decriminalize" it?

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Sexuallobster 2011/06/18 14:38:16
wysiwis 2011/06/18 14:29:55

No

But then again, who really cares what the UN says? No amount of UN resolutions will change 5000+ years of "One Man + One Woman" making a marriage!

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ray 2011/06/18 13:57:11 (edited)

Undecided

Is nothing to be considered a perverted sexual practice at all?

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AndyAnduer 2011/06/18 13:56:44

No

You can't make people accept what is against nature.

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Sexuall... to AndyAnduer 2011/06/18 14:36:15

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Bats, and giraffes are commonly doing it with other bats. NATURE

Car, computer, jets, not nature.

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Steph 2011/06/18 13:52:46

Yes

This encourages, and in some countries enables, government to formulate a solid piece of legislation outlawing discrimination against homosexuals.

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lawlerskates 2011/06/18 13:25:14

Yes

I really don't think it matters how well educated people are, as long as religion is in existence, there will be people out there against homosexuality. It's such a shame that people let religion allow them to think it's okay to hate someone because of their sexuality. I thought religion taught you to love your neighbor as yourself, not treat your neighbor like he/she is a savage and shouldn't be allowed the same rights as you. I don't think that's in keeping with Christianity in the slightest. Just my two cents....

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ruralntex 2011/06/18 13:21:44

No

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Piss on the UN. It is a collasal waste of money. The thing is every bit as effective as a side saddle on a HOG!

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w2xad 2011/06/18 13:11:38

Undecided

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I don't care! The U.N. should be put on a garbage scow and sunk as trash like all NYC trash is!

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Andrew 2011/06/18 10:22:17

No

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The UN is a powerless and useless organization unless we relinquish our Constitution and national sovereignty! Think about that LONG and HARD!

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ed 2011/06/18 08:46:43

No

no

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Vendetta 2011/06/18 07:47:54 (edited)

Yes

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The fact that it has to be passed as a resolution is pathetic. it should be natural that we respect each other and treat each other as equals. What the hell is wrong with us that we don't grant people basic rights and respect, but behave like attack dogs when someone is different?

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BishopDeNeumoustier 2011/06/18 06:37:44

No

Do they really think they're going to get anyone to agree to this? They can't even get Israel to lay off the nerve gas, how the Hell do they expect to solve an issue like homophobia?

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Robbb 2011/06/18 06:31:41

Yes

As the people of the world become more sophisticated and better educated it seems that they are dragging the savages up out of the gutter with them only a return to religious discrimination and ignorance will stop it.

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Jorden 2011/06/18 06:19:30

Undecided

Well that was vague. . .

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lee 2011/06/18 06:10:05

Yes

seems like a positive step. it at least sets the tone for debate in another direction.

now we will see if the US uses its veto powers.

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sjalan 2011/06/18 06:07:23

Yes

And it is about time.

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Devonly 2011/06/18 05:14:46

No

Nobody cares what the UN thinks when it comes to religious issues.

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Dave Brewster 2011/06/18 04:44:38

Yes

Homosexuality is perversion. Simple. Deciding to be a pervert is a personal decision that the individual must deal with for as long as they decide to live as such. It's stupid, immoral and nasty, but it's not illegal.

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sjalan to Dave Br... 2011/06/18 06:08:02

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The only perversion I see is your bigotry, prejudice and hatred showing.

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BishopD... to sjalan 2011/06/18 06:39:07

As much as I don't like what he's saying, he is still defending its legality, which is better than most.

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lee to Dave Br... 2011/06/18 06:11:45

I wonder how many gay people in your family are afraid to talk to you about it.

my guess is there is at least one.

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LisaSmith 2011/06/18 04:32:38 (edited)

Undecided

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Good Luck with that. I am sure the muslims will do what the UN tells them???

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GINGERBREAD 2011/06/18 04:20:14

Undecided

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Just how in the hell are they going to convince these crazy muslims? That's one of their past times. like porking little boys. But with the Homosexuals, they love killing them.

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The_Edge 2011/06/18 03:40:31

No

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The only legitimate first step for the UN is complete dissolution of the most inept, corrupt, and feckless money-sucking organization in the entire world.

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Konraden 2011/06/18 03:32:17

Undecided

The U.N. has no real power, and while the movement is is excellent, the real effects aren't likely to be so optimistic. The U.N. also declared that education and health care are human rights too--and that hasn't done too much either.

The U.N. has good ideas. It's dominated by Western ideology, but the concept of the U.N. has always been a great stride towards world peace. Now if we can get people mobilized on it.

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James Rowntree 2011/06/18 03:25:06

No

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No... the UN resolution is the first step to making homosexuality MANDATORY,
and criminalising Heterosexuals. What does it have to do with the UN anyway?
They are NOT the world government... no, wait... Doh!

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busyboots 2011/06/18 03:07:57

Undecided

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Who is going to tell the Muslims about this one. This could start WW3, as crazy as those radicals are.

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Maria R 2011/06/18 03:03:20

No

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I'd like to see them try to decriminalize homosexuality in the Muslim world, good luck with that

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Bob Uncle 2011/06/18 02:52:36

No

+4
Move the UN to some other craphole where it belongs!

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FumbDuck 2011/06/18 02:47:45

Yes

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Yes it is a first step and it is amazing how many people thought you posted an entirely different question.

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Poloperson 2011/06/18 02:31:07

Yes

Not sure it will accomplish anything, but it would be nice to see the words on paper.

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VICTORIA 2011/06/18 02:11:45

Yes

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In order for an injustice to be resolved- it must first be acknowledged that it exists.

This is an excellent first step.

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SK-LIBERTY OVER EQUALITY 2011/06/18 01:45:18 (edited)

Undecided

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Horse hockey!! No one, in America, is saying homosexuality is a crime! Geez Louise! Now they're playing the victims card, again! and lying.

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Mark P. 2011/06/18 01:44:15