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BrikoX@lemmy.zip to World News@lemmy.mlEnglish · 2 years ago

Canada warns LGBT travellers of US risks

www.bbc.co.uk

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Canada warns LGBT travellers of US risks

www.bbc.co.uk

BrikoX@lemmy.zip to World News@lemmy.mlEnglish · 2 years ago
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The Canadian government warns that some US states have enacted laws that may affect LBGT people.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/2089998

Archived version: https://archive.ph/X5D30
Archived version: https://web.archive.org/web/20230830081318/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66654134

  • AcidSmiley [she/her]@hexbear.net
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    Amerika is at the point where people in California get shot for flying a rainbow flag.

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      No it’s really not.

      Recommend doing a bit of real traveling. As far as things go on a global scale a lot more FUD comes out of the US because it is an absolute media machine and everyone has their eyes glued on it at all times. As far as real world acceptance of LGBT it doesn’t get much better anywhere globally than California. In my experience other than perhaps, some select parts of Western Europe, the comfort level for LGBT travelers is much higher in the US than most places. There are cesspools like Florida that stand out, but this travel warning is largely propaganda.

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        I’ve been harassed and attacked in one of the safest cities for queer people in the US - it’s only safe anywhere in the country if you’re white. so no, this isn’t true.

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        No it’s really not.

        It was a pointed example, since it happened like a week ago:

        https://apnews.com/article/pride-flag-store-shooting-california-b2bd4f89e992356f35d2101cdf665acb

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          Ah, then I think you meant to say, “A person” in California.

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            I didn’t make the initial comment and also you are just sniveling at this point

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            Go back to reddit

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        The Canadian government, famous for doing anti-US propaganda.

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        As far as real world acceptance of LGBT it doesn’t get much better anywhere globally than California.

        Have you heard of Cuba?

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          Yes, I’ve heard it’s lovely but probably have to go through Florida to visit.

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            The amazingly free and open USA makes it difficult for American citizens to visit Cuba, which treats gay and trans people better than any state in the USA.

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              How do they make it difficult? I know several people that have visited and had no issues to complain of. I was half joking about the Florida thing, just going through the airport there probably wouldn’t be as bad as walking the streets.

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        are you lgbt?

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