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petition to help stop executions for sexual orientation (Original Post) MrsKirkley May 2014 OP
why would the "evil Sultan of Brunei" listen to a petition? NightWatcher May 2014 #1
Perhaps we should put pressure on our own State Dept. They have a much louder voice. YOHABLO May 2014 #2
The purpose of the petition is for President Obama to use sanctions. MrsKirkley May 2014 #3

NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)
1. why would the "evil Sultan of Brunei" listen to a petition?
Sat May 17, 2014, 09:17 PM
May 2014

If he's evil and execute people, why would he change his mind based on a bunch of people's opinions from the other side of the planet?

We might want to stop brutally executing people here before we start telling other people how to rule their countries.

 

YOHABLO

(7,358 posts)
2. Perhaps we should put pressure on our own State Dept. They have a much louder voice.
Sat May 17, 2014, 09:22 PM
May 2014

the U.S should send a protest .. yes you Mr Kerry .. and perhaps the U.N. .. you just have to have more power than merely a petition.

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