In October 2009, Parliamentarian David Bahati introduced draconian legislation in Uganda that would make "any form of sexual relations between persons of the same sex" punishable by prison or even death. The bill even takes aim at those offering protection or support to any lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) person by instituting harsh prison sentences of up to 7 years.
If the Ugandan Parliament chooses to endorse this hateful legislation, it would be responsible for depriving countless Ugandans of their human rights as well as placing LGBT people throughout the world at significantly greater risk.
The vote on this bill could happen as soon as the end of this month, so we've got to act fast.
Fortunately, momentum to fight Uganda's egregious bill has already started building in Washington. Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is spearheading a joint Congressional letter that will be sent to Uganda's President urging him to put an end to this discrimination.We need all U.S. Representatives to unite in opposition to codify persecution and discrimination in Uganda. Contact them using the link below.
http://www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml
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... that's the commentary I wrote about this horror. Uganda ought to be ashamed of itself. What's worse, the bill also makes the "promotion of homosexuality" illegal, which would effectively ban political organizations, broadcasters and publishers that advocate on behalf of gay rights, and turn friends and family members of gay men and lesbians into criminals if they fail to report a violation.
In other words, Uganda is flirting with Nazism. God help us all if they pass that law. It's just a damn shame Obama ain't got the balls to simply impose economic sanctions on Uganda.