{"id":28396,"date":"2016-06-01T14:26:53","date_gmt":"2016-06-01T18:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rightwinggranny.com\/?p=28396"},"modified":"2016-06-01T14:26:53","modified_gmt":"2016-06-01T18:26:53","slug":"i-wonder-if-all-the-people-being-celebrated-want-to-celebrate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rightwinggranny.com\/?p=28396","title":{"rendered":"I Wonder If All The People Being Celebrated Want To Celebrate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yesterday the White House<\/a> website posted a proclamation by President Obama.<\/p>\n

The proclamation states:<\/p>\n

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Presidential Proclamation — LGBT Pride Month<\/a>, 2016<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER PRIDE MONTH, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

A PROCLAMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since our founding, America has advanced on an unending path toward becoming a more perfect Union.\u00a0 This journey, led by forward-thinking individuals who have set their sights on reaching for a brighter tomorrow, has never been easy or smooth.\u00a0 The fight for dignity and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)<\/a> people is reflected in the tireless dedication of advocates and allies who strive to forge a more inclusive society.\u00a0 They have spurred sweeping progress by changing hearts and minds and by demanding equal treatment — under our laws, from our courts, and in our politics.\u00a0 This month, we recognize all they have done to bring us to this point, and we recommit to bending the arc of our Nation toward justice.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last year’s landmark Supreme Court decision guaranteeing marriage equality in all 50 States was a historic victory for LGBT Americans, ensuring dignity for same-sex couples and greater equality across State lines.\u00a0 For every partnership that was not previously recognized under the law and for every American who was denied their basic civil rights, this monumental ruling instilled newfound hope, affirming the belief that we are all more free when we are treated as equals.<\/strong><\/p>\n

LGBT individuals deserve to know their country stands beside them.\u00a0 That is why my Administration is striving to better understand the needs of LGBT adults and to provide affordable, welcoming, and supportive housing to aging LGBT Americans.\u00a0 It is also why we oppose subjecting minors to the harmful practice of conversion therapy, and why we are continuing to promote equality and foster safe and supportive learning environments for all students.\u00a0 We remain committed to addressing health disparities in the LGBT community<\/a> — gay and bisexual men and transgender women of color are at a particularly high risk for HIV, and we have worked to strengthen our National HIV\/AIDS Strategy<\/a> to reduce new infections, increase access to care, and improve health outcomes for people living with HIV<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite the extraordinary progress of the past few years, LGBT Americans still face discrimination simply for being who they are.\u00a0 I signed an Executive Order in 2014 that prohibits discrimination against Federal employees and contractors on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.\u00a0 I urge the Congress<\/a> to enact legislation that builds upon the progress we have made, because no one should live in fear of losing their job simply because of who they are or who they love.\u00a0 And our commitment to combatting discrimination against the LGBT community does not stop at our borders:\u00a0 Advancing the fair\u00a0treatment of all people has long been a cornerstone of American diplomacy, and we have made defending and promoting the human rights of LGBT individuals a priority in our engagement across the globe.\u00a0 In line with America’s commitment to the notion that all people should be treated fairly and with respect, champions of this cause at home and abroad are upholding the simple truth that LGBT rights are human rights.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There remains much work to do to extend the promise of our country to every American, but because of the acts of courage of the millions who came out and spoke out to demand justice and of those who quietly toiled and pushed for progress, our Nation has made great strides in recognizing what these brave individuals long knew to be true in their hearts — that love is love and that no person should be judged by anything but the content of their character.\u00a0 During Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, as Americans wave their flags of pride high and march boldly forward in parades and demonstrations, let us celebrate how far we have come and reaffirm our steadfast belief in the equal dignity of all Americans.<\/strong><\/p>\n

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America<\/a>, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2016 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month.\u00a0 I call upon the people of the\u00a0United States<\/a> to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists, and to celebrate the great diversity of the American people.<\/strong><\/p>\n

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand sixteen, and of the Independence of the\u00a0United States of America the two hundred and fortieth.<\/strong><\/p>\n

BARACK OBAMA<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is an affront to every Bible-believing Christian in America. I have no problem with giving the LGBT community equal rights–I have a major problem with the concept of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. First of all, that is more information than I need. I don’t care what you do in your spare time, just don’t ask me to celebrate it. Second, as a Christian, the gay or lesbian lifestyle is something I cannot condone. I realize that there are some people who will read what I am about to write and declare me a fanatic, but this proclamation will bring judgement on America. We are sticking our finger in God’s eye, and that is eventually going to be a problem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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