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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

The Center for Dangerous Thought: Madison on the proper role of government...

The Center for Dangerous Thought: Madison on the proper role of government...
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Things That Stayed With Me

SECTION 377 REPEALED

Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code was an archaic Victorian law, introduced in India in 1861. It stated, rather vaguely, that, 'unnatural sex' was punishable by law.

First overturned in 2009 by the Delhi HC, it was re-instated by the SC in 2013. Section 377 was back with a vengeance, especially since all religious leaders came together to support the SC ruling.

In 2017, Justice Chandrachud stated that the right to privacy is a fundamental right for all, whatever their sexual orientation. Section 377 was still not repealed but the strong arm of the law couldn’t invade someone’s bedroom, as they had started doing.

Finally, on 6thSeptember, 2018, the law was repealed. The bench termed the 'tyranny' of section 377, "irrational, indefensible and manifestly arbitrary.”

The LGBTQ community of India and its supporters erupted with joy. "Yayee!!" said one, adding a thank-you to, and a quote from, the bench.

“Majoritarian views and popular morality cannot dictate constitutional rights. We have to vanquish prejudice, embrace inclusion and ensure equal rights.”

Long Day Closes

Long Day Closes
Lovely rendition of Arthur Sullivan's "Long Day Closes" by the Auckland Youth Choir.

17Apr2013 LGBTQ Breaking News

New Zealand has voted 77 to 44 to legalise gay marriage. What a great country to live in. Lovely speeches in parliament - here's one by Maurice Williamson Aussies coming here in their droves to get married. Got to love NZ


We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented - Elie Wiesel.


Three TED Videos

Why only three when there are hundreds?

They speak to me of the importance of getting involved, [and as I've always maintained, remaining united in action for individual safety.]

The Danger of Silence.

Why Ordinary People Need to Understand Power. (shows us how knowing the SYSTEM that governs us, helps us.)


ARE WE POWERLESS TO SOLVE WAR?

ARE WE POWERLESS TO SOLVE WAR?
TED talk with undeniable insights from someone who has been in the war zone as a doctor throughout her career.

What George L Rockwell Said

"Revolution is a spectator's sport. The majority will sit in the stands and watch the factions fight. At the end they will choose sides with the winning team."


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