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Colm O'Gorman and his acolytes want to censor public debate on this matter precisely because they know their beliefs, and that is what they are - beliefs, do not stand up to any measure of scrutiny.

Once upon a time, O'Gorman was pressing for the need for an open and public debate on marriage equality. He knew then, as we all did, that arguments against marriage equality were arguments rooted in faith and ones detached from any solid-evidence base.

It is now ironic, to say the least, that O'Gorman wishes to shield his own gender-based faith from public scrutiny - not realizing, or perhaps he does, that his beliefs infringe on the rights of other people in society.

Colm O'Gorman isn't only the hypocrite-in-chief of Amnesty. That, we all knew. But he is also uncompromisingly dogmatic - and dangerously so; to the point where there must exist a concerted and vocal pushback against his nefarious attempt to take away legitimacy and representation from those with whom he disagrees.

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Luke - I think you draw interesting parallels between the openness and public debate around gay marriage in Ireland. In general that debate was celebratory and sympathetic. There is a secrecy and furtiveness around gender ID and there was nothing that celebrated Trans lives in the Amnesty letter. For me that was one of the most disappointing aspects of the letter. Pride should be about celebration as well as challenging the status quo.

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I am a former Central America Special Action Coordinator for the Canadian Section (English speaking) 1979-81. Have just written to Amnesty's Acting Secretary General, calling for an impartial reassessment of Amnesty’s mandate.

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Thankyou Bill - please let me know if you hear back. I would love to chat to you about how I should go about raising these issues with Amnesty International.

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Dec 21, 2020Liked by Iseult White

Yes, I will definitely let you know if and when I receive a reply, Iseult. Then let's chat about the most effective ways to follow up to achieve a policy change throughout the organization internationally. If you direct message me via Twitter @billsqueegee I'll send you my contact details.

best wishes,

Bill

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Iseult I am fascinated by your article but don't fully understand. Can we engage off this site and via email? You have my email address and I have yours. Thanks!!! Kim

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