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Originally Posted by korzym12
It's pathetic that the original poster's best idea to improve the world is to make an issue out of gay rights, when innocent civilians are being killed in cold blood by terrorists in Syria - supported by the Canadian, U.S., British, and French governments. Featuring the Syrian flag on Olympic uniforms, in support of the Assad government, is the most relevant thing to do in today's world.
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That's awesome...
When did I ever say that this was the BEST idea ever to improve human rights? And have you listened to any of the MULTIPLE posters that point out the lameness of the argument:
If HUMAN RIGHTS PROBLEM X < HUMAN RIGHTS PROBLEM Y then DON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS PROBLEM X
There is horrible human suffering all over the world...but I have no problem identifying one issue and discussing it. Even if it is undoubtably less horrible than other situations.
Thus you sir are correct when you argue that there are worse problems in the world. However, its been the general consensus that a problem does not have to be the worst to be worthy of attention.
Russia's Anti-gay legislation, the Olympics and the way Athletes choose to highlight the issue of institutionalized discrimination are the main themes of this conversation.