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Lai Ching-te echoed Tsai Kang-yong’s brave voice before and after the Taipei Pride Parade, affirming Taiwan’s equal rights achievements and stressing that the state and public powers must continue to protect the dignity and freedom of LGBT people.
today is taipeipartner big parade,lai qingde The President said on Facebook that recently there was an interview which impressed him a lot. He was very grateful for the courage to come forward. A truly free society must not only give people the right to speak, but also be willing to listen to these concerns and voices. This is the theme of today’s 24th Taiwan Gay and Lesbian Parade, “Become a team to listen, and become a team to walk.”
Cai Kangyong In an exclusive interview a few days ago, he said the reason he went to Shen Boyang’s rally was related to the controversy over previous raids on gay bars in Ximending and excessive police law enforcement. He stood up because he did not want to see 17 and 8 year old children being tortured.
Lai Qingde also agreed that some people talked about the hostility they faced from homosexuals when they grew up. After witnessing recent law enforcement conflicts, he worried whether the understanding and respect he had established in the past would be regressed. If they don’t stand up and care about these things, what should the next generation of youth do?
Lai Qingde said that today friends from all over the world gathered on the streets of Taipei to express themselves freely with different life stories and appreciate each other’s unique gestures. He would like to express his heartfelt support and blessings to each and every friend participating in the parade.
Lai Qingde said that seven years ago, Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalize gay marriage. It was the result of many years of hard work by many people, giving people who love each other the right to start a family. We cannot step back from equal rights. For everyone to truly have mental peace, we need to keep working hard on a daily basis.
Lai Ching-te pointed out that for some people, it still takes courage to tell their family members about their identity, to hold hands with their partner on the street or to be comfortable in the workplace. These experiences must be heard and respect can become a daily experience that everyone can feel.
Lai Ching-tey said that as President, he believes that it is the country’s responsibility to protect the dignity of every person. Everyone should have equal opportunities for life and the freedom to pursue happiness, regardless of gender, sexual orientation or gender identity. This respect should also be reflected in every exercise of public power. Act according to the law, respect privacy, treat everyone equally and don’t let anyone feel intimidated or targeted because of their identity.
Lai Ching-tey said the world has seen the rainbow of Taiwan and how the people of Taiwan have used democracy and freedom to allow diverse voices to meet in the streets. Taiwanese cherish this freedom and will take seriously any voice that reminds us we can do better.
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He said that he was quite impressed by a recent interview. He was especially grateful to have someone who was willing to stand up for the oppressed. He also expressed hope that society can listen to the concerns and voices of gay people in their development and lives.
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Cai Congyong noted that his decision to speak at Shen Boyang’s rally was related to the controversy over raids and excessive police enforcement of gay bars in Ximending. He did not want young people aged 17 or 8 to feel oppressed again.
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Lai Ching-te pointed out that Taiwan has become the first country in Asia to legalize gay marriage, but equality cannot go back. The government must protect the dignity of everyone based on the principles of law, respect for privacy and equal treatment.
