So much for land of the free and home of the brave. Yes, Canada should allow gays in who are fleeing persecution but so should the US which currently does not. American can no longer be considered the leader of the free world as long as it continues with the persecution and institutionalized bigotry towards homosexuals. Make no mistake I'm not running away I'll fight the religious menace to the end. And there are countries around the world like the USA's "good friend" Saudi Arabia that execute gays every Friday and hundreds of other countries where gays live in fear for their lives like in good ole Christian Nigeria and the Caribbean Islands. So to the people who said homosexuals aren't persecuted you need to open your eyes.
2007-06-06 15:19:17
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answered by God 6
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I think most homosexuals would rather change
the system than simply perpetuate it.
The draft dodgers of the Vietnam era did NOT
bring the war to an end. It was the protesters
that stayed in the US.
I agree that there is a ton of hate in the US
for homosexuality ... but it is getting better.
The idea of the union and even having a state
allow homosexual marriage was unthinkable
10 years ago.
Progress is slow.
Its been very entertaining watching the Neo-Cons
lose steam over the concept of homosexuals in
the military - when the military is having such
a hard time recruiting.
Almost every Republican candidate in the debate
was for removing the don't-ask-don't-tell doctrine
that Clinton (a Democrat) had to compromise with
when HE tried to ditch the anti-gay military rules.
I expect we'll have a military that is openly
receptive to homosexuals within 3 years.
The "gay marriage" battle will take longer (perhaps
decades), but the war is engaged and ultimately
the anti-gay coalitions cannot win - they can only
postpone. Homosexuality isn't going away and
it is too far exposed to the popular culture to
go back into the closet.
Massachusetts' level of debauchery has not
changed significantly since homosexual marriages
were allowed. It is not the end of the world (as
so many homophobes said it would be).
It is far better for little Johnny to have two mommies
than for little Johnny to have only one parent, or
an abusive parent ... or no parents.
Very few sane people can argue credibly otherwise.
2007-06-06 15:23:27
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answered by Elana 7
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It's a really sad commentary on society when it is suggested that any group of people living in North America would have to escape to avoid persecution by religious groups.
Some of the religious preaching is hate. How can someone claim to be religious and spew hatred toward any group of people. Religion should be about love and acceptance of all people.
I agree with J Nichole - it depends on the group of people you are around. I also feel that there is much more acceptance for these groups of people than in the past.
2007-06-06 15:17:34
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answered by DTott 5
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Seriously - they are not refugees, therefore could not seek refugee status.
They can emigrate if they like.
Actally I must comment: if you seriously consider this to be a type of persecution in a FREE country, where in other countries there are people who FLEE for their very lives with nothing but the clothes on their backs, seeing loved ones murdered before their eyes, children snatched from their beds, women gang raped in refugee camps, families split apart for years on end.....
sorry but there is simply nothing to say here
please make an effort to seek out and speak to a real living breathing greatful refugee.
blessings :)
2007-06-06 15:23:08
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answered by Anonymous
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My preference would be for the US to begin to behave like a Christian nation and show more compassion and less judgmentalism for all people. It is a shame that we have become a nation of finger pointers and stone throwers. This being a case, I can only hope there is a safer alternative for those who face persecution of any kind.
2007-06-06 15:28:18
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answered by Anonymous
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There is no concrete evidence that homosexuals are being persecuted. You can come up with all the conspiracy theories you want, but if you've ever been to P-Town in Massechusetts you will know what persecution and hate are, and it is aimed at heterosexuals. Move to Canada, if you wish, but don't say it's because of persecution!
2007-06-06 15:19:33
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answered by Anonymous
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i'm a pagan. i comprehend the heritage of what befell to our human beings and to the natives peoples, on the palms of Christians who additionally lived for the duration of a few fairly undesirable cases. i think that there is not any longer a sturdy Christian at present who endorses what befell lower back then. And all of us who does recommend those terrible activities isn't a sturdy something. I say those words as a pagan, in the spirit of the day at present, which I even have humbly stated as CHRISTIAN AND PAGAN APPRECIATION DAY in 3 questions that I published. in this spirit of togetherness and coming at the same time, I say that enable us to do not forget the previous and under no circumstances enable it fairly is repeated. religious intolerance is the inspiration of why those poor activities befell, and the greater we try to return at the same time and love one yet another, and settle for each others' variations, the fewer probably it will be that any one would be burning all of us else on the stake. I additionally furnish this: if in my lifetime, I might desire to ever see all of us, in spite of faith, being persecuted for their ideals, if ever I see somebody being dragged to that pyre, i visit stomp on the journey that would have set the blaze.
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answered by bebber 4
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This is the problem with equal rights. In order for you to have rights you must first destroy the rights of others. In a free society it should always be the majority who rule.
The very question you ask and desire for America is one that would implement your belief system over the belief system of others.
And the belief does not need to be based on religion. in this case it does to a certain extent but not always for I can show you atheists who despise the Gay movement.
2007-06-06 15:21:49
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answered by Anonymous
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>>I think you have it wrong. This very small percentage of the population is now controlling so much of our current culture. Just think about how this subject was a non-issue as late as the 70's and now major corporations are pandering to them. Do you even watch what is going on around you anymore? It is the religious right that is currently being blamed for all of our ills.
As for joining the Army, Alberto's comments say it all.
2007-06-06 15:17:55
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answered by Yahoogirl 5
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Glad to hear you think like this, buddy! I am almost 3 years into the process of trying to emigrate from the US to Canada, just so I can be with my partner of 6 years, who is not able to come to the United States at all due to the fact that he is from Latin America. I think Canada is doing thing smart, and reasonable. Therefore I cringe every time I hear elected officials there talk about doing things more like the US does!!!
Thanks for your support!
2007-06-07 09:41:59
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answered by Tikhacoffee/MisterMoo 6
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