On this International Day of Human Rights 2020 let us stand up for human rights and democracy in Ireland and #RecoverBetter from the #ChillingEffect of Amnesty International. #HumanRightsDay2020
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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