But why is one group singled out and others ignored? We should all agree that addressing human rights abuses around the world must be a central tenet of U.S. must stand firmly against these insidious abuses. In Tanzania, laws against homosexuality carry a sentence of up to 30 years, and authorities have been accused by human rights groups of subjecting suspected homosexuals to “forced anal exams.” And who could forget the horrific 2015 images of ISIS pushing gay men off buildings to their death? There are other incidents equally as evil, and the U.S.

Their human rights are violated around the world through harassment, killings, beatings, and imprisonment, and homosexuality is criminalized in at least 73 countries. First, we should recognize that the LGBT community does have reason for fear.