If we support human rights, we cannot ignore legalized brutality against any group of our global community.
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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.
Interpretation
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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