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Originally Posted by Devils'Advocate
As for "the Russian people are against homosexuality and who are we to legislate morality?". Personally, I don't think human rights *HAVE* any borders. When the Philippines oppressed the East Timorese, I was right there in front of the Philippino embassy protesting with the East Timor Alert network, even though most Philippinos were for the occupation. I have been a long time member of Amnesty International and was heavily involved in their Darfur campaign against the oppression of the non-Arabs even though the actions were supported by the majority Arabs. I believe that not only do I have the right to stand up to foreign countries and tell them that they are abusing human rights, but it is my DUTY to do so.
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Were you too busy patting yourself on the back to realize that the Philippines has never oppressed the East Timorese.