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salienne...the US is one of the many nations that says no.
Linky to article
Obviously, a declaration wasn't going to do much anyway, but... really?
“We are opposed to any discrimination, legally or politically, but the nature of our federal system prevents us from undertaking commitments and engagements where federal authorities don’t have jurisdiction,” said Alejandro D. Wolff, the deputy permanent representative.
"We're against discrimination! Just... only if the federal government is doing it, not the States. Especially where that icky 'marriage' issue comes up."
On the bright side, gay rights were discussed at the UN! And had a fair amount of support! Yay!
Linky to article
Obviously, a declaration wasn't going to do much anyway, but... really?
“We are opposed to any discrimination, legally or politically, but the nature of our federal system prevents us from undertaking commitments and engagements where federal authorities don’t have jurisdiction,” said Alejandro D. Wolff, the deputy permanent representative.
"We're against discrimination! Just... only if the federal government is doing it, not the States. Especially where that icky 'marriage' issue comes up."
On the bright side, gay rights were discussed at the UN! And had a fair amount of support! Yay!