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We need autocracies and failing democracies alike to understand that they cannot scapegoat LGBT citizens to distract from their own shortcomings.
Kerry Kennedy
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What this quote means

This quote emphasizes that governments cannot blame LGBT citizens for their own failures.

Kerry Kennedy highlights the misuse of marginalized groups, specifically LGBT citizens, as scapegoats by governments facing criticism for their inadequacies. The quote calls for a recognition of the unjust tactics used by autocracies and failing democracies that attempt to divert attention from their failures by targeting vulnerable populations, urging a more profound understanding and support for LGBT rights.

Themes

LgbtGovernmentScapegoatDemocracyAutocracyRights

In practice

Example use cases

During a human rights campaign event, this quote can serve as a powerful reminder of the need to protect all citizens.

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