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Sunlei

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26. one thing the usa leads the world on is civil rights/equality for LGBT

Reply to MNBrewer (Original post)

Sat Aug 24, 2013, 09:38 AM

Aug 2013

It's a long sad road full of a lot of injustices, but at the least the USA moves in the right direction.

It's been less than a week for Chelsea Manning. plus she's in the military prison and the first trans they will have to learn not to discriminate against. Imagine how harsh the phobia is there!

Once the case settles down. 'Author Manning' would be an awesome new career!

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The new chapter in Chelsea Manning's story is opening a whole new vista in bigotry here [View all] MNBrewer Aug 2013 OP

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I think that was me. I meant no offense. I'm not clear at what point we kestrel91316 Aug 2013 #2

To answer your question - Ms. Toad Aug 2013 #7

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There is a difference Ms. Toad Aug 2013 #17

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one thing the usa leads the world on is civil rights/equality for LGBT Sunlei Aug 2013 #26

We may not be at the bottom - nowhere near - but we're not "leaders" either. nomorenomore08 Aug 2013 #35