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San Jose Mercury NewsThe appalling fact that Uganda is still considering legislation that would impose a death penalty on homosexuals illuminates the anti-gay atrocities occurring every day throughout East Africa.
The U.S. evangelical movement, which helped trigger the anti-gay movement in Africa, should universally condemn the proposed Uganda law. President Barack Obama has already made clear his opposition, but he should go further: The United States government, which in October pledged to give Uganda $246 million to help revive the ravaged nation, should make it clear that any future aid is contingent on the African nation renouncing this outrageous violation of human rights.
... More than 35 African nations have outlawed homosexuality, and Egypt and Mali are likely to follow suit this year. In Kenya, being gay is punishable by 14 years in prison. Nigeria is considering imposing, among other things, a five-year prison sentence on anyone visiting a gay Web site or attending a same-sex marriage.
... Some Ugandans argue the legislation is their way of showing leadership to the world. It is a sad day when censorship, discrimination and violations of basic human rights are seen as values to be promoted.
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