hcsvader 1 #1 November 16, 2012 Quote Uganda will officially pass the ‘Kill The Gays’ bill at the end of this year despite international criticism. Speaker Rebecca Kadaga said the anti-gay bill will become law by December since most Ugandans ‘are demanding it’. Referring to the law as a ‘Christmas gift’ to the population, she spoke of ‘the serious threat’ posed by homosexuals. The law will broaden the criminalization of same-sex relationships by dividing homosexuality into two categories; aggravated homosexuality and the offense of homosexuality. ‘Aggravated homosexuality’ is defined as gay acts committed by parents or authority figures, HIV-positive people, pedophiles and repeat offenders. If convicted, they will face the death penalty. The ‘offense of homosexuality’ includes same-sex sexual acts or being in a gay relationship, and will be prosecuted by life imprisonment. Originally put to government in 2009, the Anti-Homosexuality Bill had been temporarily shelved because of international criticism. Several European countries have threatened to cut aid to Uganda if it passes, with the UK government warning Uganda it would face severe reductions in financial help. US President Barack Obama has described it as ‘odious’, and Canadian politician John Baird has said it is ‘vile, abhorrent, and offends decency’. Uganda lawmaker Atim Ogwal Cecilia Barbara has even suggested there should be a continent-wide ban on homosexuality, saying all African gay people should be jailed for life. Gay rights activist David Kato was murdered in Uganda in January 2011 shortly after a local newspaper published images of him and other gay people under a headline urging readers to ‘hang them.’ Despite this, Uganda’s LGBT community held a weekend of gay pride events this summer. According to a 2010 survey by The Pew Research Center, homosexuality is morally unacceptable to 89% of Ugandans. Anyone see the humorous part of this article?Have you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #2 November 16, 2012 If I was gay and living in Uganda I''d be calling for a U-Haul.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnay 0 #3 November 16, 2012 And the Christians rejoice http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/04/world/africa/04uganda.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueblur 0 #4 November 16, 2012 The humor evades me... or do you mean the "Christmas gift" part?In every man's life he will be allotted one good woman and one good dog. That's all you get, so appreciate them while the time you have with them lasts. - RiggerLee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #5 November 16, 2012 The three American religious-right types who helped bring the anti-gay crusade over there - Scott Lively, Caleb Lee Brundidge and Don Schmierer - are now frantically trying to claim that they had nothing to do with it. "Hey, just because I wrote a book on how to defend your innocent children from the aggressive pedophilic gays doesn't mean I was suggesting you, you know, _do_ anything about it!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #6 November 16, 2012 QuoteThe humor evades me... or do you mean the "Christmas gift" part? No I think he means "life in prison" That's humorous in a funny sort of way. Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueblur 0 #7 November 16, 2012 hahaha good point.In every man's life he will be allotted one good woman and one good dog. That's all you get, so appreciate them while the time you have with them lasts. - RiggerLee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcsvader 1 #8 November 17, 2012 QuoteOriginally put to government in 2009, the Anti-Homosexuality Bill had been temporarily shelved because of international criticism. Have you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #9 November 17, 2012 QuoteQuoteOriginally put to government in 2009, the Anti-Homosexuality Bill had been temporarily shelved because of international criticism. Well, according to This Site, "shelve" is Welsh slang for "to have sex with". So yeah, it should have been obvious. Oh, those wacky Ugandans. Their attitudes and government may be utterly abominable, but their humor is cutting-edge! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcsvader 1 #10 November 17, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuoteOriginally put to government in 2009, the Anti-Homosexuality Bill had been temporarily shelved because of international criticism. Well, according to This Site, "shelve" is Welsh slang for "to have sex with". So yeah, it should have been obvious. Oh, those wacky Ugandans. Their attitudes and government may be utterly abominable, but their humor is cutting-edge! i dont know where y'all are from. but to me the term "shelved" mean to stick something up your ass. as in i smuggled drugs into the country by shelving them. or i stuck that stuff up my ass so no one could see it.... the reporter of this story totally took the piss out of the govt with out anyone noticing the sly use of slang.Have you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #11 November 17, 2012 Never heard that before. Here, shelved generally means something like "put on the back burner." Smuggling the way you mentioned is usually referred to as "suitcasing" or hiding in the "prison wallet".witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NSEMN8R 0 #12 November 17, 2012 So is it not OK even if it's two hot chicks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #13 November 17, 2012 QuoteNever heard that before. Here, shelved generally means something like "put on the back burner." Smuggling the way you mentioned is usually referred to as "suitcasing" or hiding in the "prison wallet". What a sheltered life I lead. Where do you guys learn this stuff?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #14 November 18, 2012 Learned through the unfortunate experience (while earning a salary) of dealing with individuals that practice said technique. And one disturbingly memorable instance of having to witness forcible extraction at a hospital (by medical staff) and them testifying in court to a jury of folks like you, who would never have imagined any such thing. Oh, and for the record, ICK!witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GQ_jumper 4 #15 November 18, 2012 Quote Quote Never heard that before. Here, shelved generally means something like "put on the back burner." Smuggling the way you mentioned is usually referred to as "suitcasing" or hiding in the "prison wallet". What a sheltered life I lead. Where do you guys learn this stuff? Good sir I refer you to the greatest reference outside of wikipedia.......urbandictionary.com. Log on now and thank me later.......you're welcome! History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. --Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #16 November 18, 2012 QuoteHere, shelved generally means something like "put on the back burner." Really? where I come from, putting something on the back burner generally means to stick it up your ass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #17 November 18, 2012 QuoteThe three American religious-right types who helped bring the anti-gay crusade over there - Scott Lively, Caleb Lee Brundidge and Don Schmierer - are now frantically trying to claim that they had nothing to do with it. "Hey, just because I wrote a book on how to defend your innocent children from the aggressive pedophilic gays doesn't mean I was suggesting you, you know, _do_ anything about it!" I think these Christians were jealous of all the Islamic extremist countries and wanted one of their own.Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #18 November 18, 2012 QuoteQuoteThe three American religious-right types who helped bring the anti-gay crusade over there - Scott Lively, Caleb Lee Brundidge and Don Schmierer - are now frantically trying to claim that they had nothing to do with it. "Hey, just because I wrote a book on how to defend your innocent children from the aggressive pedophilic gays doesn't mean I was suggesting you, you know, _do_ anything about it!" I think these Christians were jealous of all the Islamic extremist countries and wanted one of their own. I suggest you read Frank McCourt's book Angela's Ashes, about growing up in Ireland in the 1930s & 40s. Then read the news story from a few days ago about the Indian woman who died recently after being refused a (possibly medically necessary) abortion at a hospital in Ireland. Christian extremist countries in modern times is not a recent concept. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #19 November 18, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuoteThe three American religious-right types who helped bring the anti-gay crusade over there - Scott Lively, Caleb Lee Brundidge and Don Schmierer - are now frantically trying to claim that they had nothing to do with it. "Hey, just because I wrote a book on how to defend your innocent children from the aggressive pedophilic gays doesn't mean I was suggesting you, you know, _do_ anything about it!" I think these Christians were jealous of all the Islamic extremist countries and wanted one of their own. I suggest you read Frank McCourt's book Angela's Ashes, about growing up in Ireland in the 1930s & 40s. Then read the news story from a few days ago about the Indian woman who died recently after being refused a (possibly medically necessary) abortion at a hospital in Ireland. Christian extremist countries in modern times is not a recent concept. Sorry, but while a country letting someone die because they wouldn't allow them an abortion is messed up, backwards, and tragic, it stills needs to remain in a separate category than a country that is passing a law to execute people for sexual orientation. Perhaps extremism could be defined as withholding lifesaving options and radical extremism as taking lives?Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #20 November 18, 2012 Of course that has nothing to do with the Welsh and Clay having a breed of willing Sheep called "Shelves" Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #21 November 18, 2012 QuoteSorry, but while a country letting someone die because they wouldn't allow them an abortion is messed up, backwards, and tragic, it stills needs to remain in a separate category than a country that is passing a law to execute people for sexual orientation. Perhaps extremism could be defined as withholding lifesaving options and radical extremism as taking lives? All analogies, by definition, are factually imperfect. That's why they're called "analogies", and not "the same thing". The point is still made. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #22 November 18, 2012 Looks like many French aren't behind you on this either. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49873478/ns/world_news-europe/#__utma=14933801.1994253687.1353245242.1353245242.1353245242.1&__utmb=14933801.0.10.1353245242&__utmc=14933801&__utmx=-&__utmz=14933801.1353245242.1.1.utmcsr=(direct)|utmccn=(direct)|utmcmd=(none)&__utmv=-&__utmk=143777461 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcsvader 1 #23 November 18, 2012 Fuck the French Have you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #24 November 18, 2012 Recent polls show French popular support for gay marriage at between 58% and 63%. See for yourself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #25 November 18, 2012 QuoteRecent polls show French popular support for gay marriage at between 58% and 63%. See for yourself. But the vibe in undeniable. There's a momentum to this!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
