Obama says “yes we can” to the worldwide decriminalization of homosexuality.

According to the Associated Press, yesterday U.S. officials notified France, the sponsors of this measure, the U.S. will sign the United Nations declaration calling for the worldwide decriminalization of homosexuality.

The official, who preferred to remain anonymous, stated “the United States was concerned about ‘violence and human rights abuses against gay, lesbian, transsexual and bisexual individuals’ and was also ‘troubled by the criminalization of sexual orientation in many countries.’”

Some may see Obama’s support of this measure as baby steps in the fight for gay rights or a trivial gesture.  Really haters?!?! Stop your complaining!! The man has been in office less than 100 days.

Obama’s decision to throw support behind this measure is anything but a whisper, it’s more of an exclamation.

Despite our present troubles as a nation, America has been historically looked to as the example. When we speak, the rest of the world listens, takes note, and emulates, whether it be our ideologies or culture. So why would a stand for gay rights be any different?

The Bush administration refused to sign the declaration when presented with it back in December, which garnered it heavy criticism for being the only Western nation that refused to sign. Obama’s support of this declaration further sets him apart from his predecessor.

A distinction we appreciate.

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