A Gay disorder becomes a Right?
In 2006, a group of self-styled human rights experts met in Yogyakarta , Indonesiaand outlined a set of principles designed to totally redefine human rights — principles which they argued should be binding on all states. [1] These so-called principles would make absolute sexual freedom the measure of human rights and trample over freedom of religion, freedom of speech, parental rights, and national sovereignty. [2] The Yogyakarata Principles demand that all discrimination in the public and private spheres on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity be eliminated. Of course, violence against any person should be prosecuted. Of course, each person is entitled to full protection under the law. However, under the Yogyakarta Principles those who refuse to recognize same-sex marriages or sex changes could be charged with hate crimes and subjected sanctions, even if their statements are based on scientific studies or strongly held religious views. Many of those pushing ‘gender