When it comes to speaking out on LGBT issues, Ellen DeGeneres picks her spots carefully – and well.

The chat show queen and new American Idol judge took to her show’s web site to express her feelings on the ;proposed laws in Uganda regarding gays and lesbians.

Here is her statement:

I’m so thankful for the freedoms that we have in this country; the freedom of speech, the freedom to vote and the freedom to love who we want.

And I want to say that what’s happening in Uganda makes me incredibly sad. There’s an “Anti-Gay Bill” that’s proposing to jail homosexuals. They are trying to give life sentences to same-sex couples, and the bill even proposes that they jail anyone who fails to report “gay activity” to the police within 24 hours.

This is a horrible violation of human rights  and I can’t believe something like this is being discussed in this day and age.

I think we should be grateful for our freedoms this holiday season. Be thankful for the people who fight for them. And let’s continue to be an example to the world through our love and compassion.

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