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This week we're talking about human rights. It's a relevant issue given that President Obama spoke at the Human Rights Campaign National Dinner this past Satruday, October 12th and much attention has been brought to the issue of marriage equality over the past few years. However, we must consider the context within the nations and communities that we are discussing these issues. Marriage equality and gay rights brings up a moral debate over religious and social beliefs. Yet, human rights emphasizes the importancy of acknowledging that people should have equal access to resources regardless of who they are and in order to live safely and comfortably. Issues that are most paramount in other countries relate to someone's ability to live, work or thrive in their community regardless of who they are and we often think about death, starvation and persecution that need attention. In the US we are afforded many rights and because of this we should consider how all citizens should have equal access given that we all want to live happy and healthy lives for ourselves, our family and for future generations.