The mere fact that some people do not approve of other peoples preferences does not make it a violation of human rights

Paulius Kulikauskas

Mr. Kurosky, 

I do not quite understand what you are shaming your historic motherland for. Certainly there is room for improvement in many things in Lithuania. Some part of the society and some individuals in Lithuania do not tolerate other people for any features or habits, and the list of the latter could be very long. You will certainly find people with rather intolerant attitudes in many other countries.
That is, again, very sad. Yet I find shaming the whole state and the whole society for that unfair.

Lithuania's record with the human rights is generally considered in line with the international conventions. As to the homosexuals, you find them even in the Seimas (Parliament), chairing most important committees. I have some close friends who are homosexual, both living in Lithuania and visiting from abroad. While sometimes uncomfortable, no-one ever complained about human rights, rather about lack of tolerance in the society. I agree with you that legal discrimination on the basis of sexual preferences is indeed intolerable. The mere fact that some people do not approve of other peoples preferences does not make it a violation of human rights, unless they act to harm your legitimate rights on the basis of their intolerance. Having you personal preferences approved by the others is not a human right. What makes you think that the State of Lithuania discriminates sexual minorities, can you please substantiate your claim with references to legislation, legal practices, and facts from personal experience? Your statement is so high pitched, with mixed up references to state dignitaries, international organisations, religion, your sexual practices and failed personal dreams, that without additional substance it may, er, using your words, "fail miserably" in furthering your dream - "to go home to beloved motherland"? 

Paulius Kulikauskas