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Ugandan Parliament To Legalize Persecution of Homosexuals.

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Fearful Ugandan Parliamentarians want to vote in secret for the Anti-Homosexuality Bill

If the Bill does see passage, in whatever form, with or without the death penalty, this Ugandan Parliament will go down in global history as one which legislated hate and genocide and all of them will be held accountable, both as a group and as separate individuals.

By Melanie Nathan, April 06, 2013.

An article has appeared in the Observer at the end of last month, noting that despite the popularity of the Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill, and the fact that if put to a vote it will likely pass, the Ugandan parliamentarians, out of fear of judgement from people in the West, want a private, secret debate and vote.

The basis of the Bill, otherwise known as The Kill the Gays Bill is premised as follows:-

Based on the foundations of “strengthening the nation’s capacity to deal with emerging internal and external threats to the traditional heterosexual family”, that “same sex attraction is not an innate and immutable characteristic“, and “protect[ing] the cherished culture of the people of Uganda, legal, religious, and traditional family values of the people of Uganda against the attempts of sexual rights activists seeking to impose their values of sexual promiscuity on the people of Uganda”.

It is very difficult for me to understand the hypocrisy of MP’s who are afraid to stand openly behind the Anti-Homosexuality Bill. I do not understand how they think that the ‘The Kill the Gays Bill’ will have any less impact internationally if debated privately. Are they ashamed of the arguments they are going to make to promote its passage in Parliament? Do these MPs really believe that the international community will let them off the hook after it is passed, just because they have not seen what was said or noted who of them voted? That notion is unfounded as it will be easy to determine which of the MPs voted for passage. If the Bill passes, in whatever form, with or without the death penalty, this Ugandan Parliament will go down in global history as the one which legislated hate and genocide, and all of the MPs involved will be held accountable, both as a group and as separate individuals.

I am tired of hearing that the Ugandan Parliamentarians see these truths expressed from western governments and activists as blackmail. How dare they hide basic human rights behind so called “cultural norms,” and a fallacious set of reasons upon which the bill is based. Hurting another individual and criminalizing the innocent can never be justified as a cultural norm and the preamble principles which have been set as a basis for the bill are nothing but myth, untrue assertions and yet to be proven.

It would seem that the parliamentarians are legislating on subject matter that ought to be an issue relating to acceptance vs. non-acceptance of homosexuality in society. Instead however, while using cultural norms in their reasoning, they are not willing to leave it to mere cultural norms, but rather are legislating the eradication of homosexuals, and doing it based on false premises.

There is no need to legislate societal acceptance. The culture can simply go on being “non-accepting” without calling for death, imprisonment and eradication.

How the world standardizes human rights is applicable to every country which has signed on to international declarations and Uganda has done so too. The Ugandan bill is in direct contradiction to its international treatise and obligations, and will probably be ruled unconstitutional when tested.

The proponents of the legislation owe the Ugandans the measure of proof that its parliamentarians probably know it has failed to do, to prove that homosexuality is the vice that they contend it is. But they cannot prove it. Homosexuality is condoned by many in the rest of the world, where science and understanding has spoken clearly, where homosexuality has been proved to be a natural born sexual orientation. So what the Ugandans are then suggesting when they say they want this bill passed is that they want to eradicate homosexuals, because you cannot eradicate homosexuality without getting rid of those who are homosexuals. And now they want to pass legislation to ensure that. Legislating genocide, the eradication of a group of people, who are unjustifiably written into the law as criminals, and hence made criminals just because of how they were born.

To refer to homosexuality as being against cultural norms is one thing, and Ugandans ought to be left free to harbor and practice their cultural beliefs, and they are welcome to be unaccepting of gays on that basis, (not that I agree with it.) However to call for imprisonment and death as a cultural normative way of dealing with unacceptance and intolerance will cause harm, and persecution to Ugandans and will place a huge burden on Uganda and the Parliamentarians who vote for it.

If the Ugandans believe that not having homosexuals in their society is one of their cultural norms, then why do they have to legislate death and eradication through imprisonment. Is that a legitimate way to deal with something that may be counter culture? And if it is the “vice” they tout, causing the harm they suggest, then they must prove that it is not a natural sexuality. I suggest in the international arena, when called to account, the Ugandans will be expected to shoulder the burden of proof, and not the other way around.

For the Ugandan parliamentarians to think that the world is going to stand by, while they legislate to kill off a part of their population, however small those numbers may be, in the name of so called cultural norm, they can forget it – whether they vote in private or in public. This is not a threat, it is a natural consequence of what will occur.

The Bill has been described my many Ugandans as unnecessary, as there is already law criminalizing and outlawing homosexuality. This Bill seeks stronger definitions and explicit harsh punishment, not only for LGBTI people, but also 3 years mandated jail time for family, friends, co-workers, medical professionals who fail to report a “known” homosexual within 24 hours.

Here it must be noted that even if the death penalty is removed from the Bill, life in prison and the other harsh terms are designed to deprive gays of their right to live in happiness and freedom and hence as insidious as death itself.

This is not blackmail nor is it a threat, this is simple truth and consequence in a world that seeks to preserve human rights for all – if the Ugandan Parliament passes this Bill, they are not going to only isolate Uganda on many levels from the West, but also themselves as individuals, because each and every one of them will be named, hand in hand with its author David Bahati, as a purposeful persecutor siding with genocide to rid Uganda of a portion of its population, all in the name of so called cultural norms and a series of phoney unprovable principles.

Here is the article from the Observer:-

Gay bill: Why MPs fear open vote

Sunday, 31 March 2013 23:22, Written by Sulaiman Kakaire

While the Marriage and Divorce Bill is facing its fiercest public attack since 2009 when it was first introduced in Parliament, the opposite has happened with the Anti-homosexuality Bill.

A snap survey by The Observer suggests that if their MPs’ views are anything to go by, many Ugandans want the bill passed immediately. But many MPs prefer to discuss the bill behind closed doors for fear of retribution from Western interests. Americans and Europeans have condemned the bill which they say violates the rights of minorities.

Some 40 lawmakers we spoke to say their constituents are in full support of the draft law.

“People are saying we need to protect our culture. Homosexuality has not been approved amongst some of their [donor] states but they are imposing it on us,” said Remigio Achia (Pian county, Nakapiripirit). We shall not accept this regardless of the implications.”

Arinaitwe Rwakajara (Workers) says the bill should have been passed yesterday.

“We have even delayed to pass this law because some of these things have to be penalised if we are to protect our culture and religions,” he said.

However, in Sembabule and some parts of Karamoja, voters have told their representatives not to even ask them about the bill.

“People have told me not to talk about homosexuality but just to make sure that in my actions I oppose the act,” said Hanifa Kawooya (Sembabule Woman).

The lawmakers say they consulted voters at the same time as they gathered views on the controversial Marriage and Divorce bill.
Closed session

However, The Observer understands that some lawmakers have toyed with the idea of lobbying Speaker Rebecca Kadaga for a closed-door session when debate on the bill starts. National Youth MP, Monica Amoding, told The Observer that some MPs on the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs committee proposed the move because of the sensitive nature of the bill.

“This subject is very sensitive and some of us fear that if it is discussed in public view, we will be persecuted for holding particular views,” Amoding said. Not surprisingly, she refused to state whether she supports the bill.

Another MP, who requested anonymity, explained that supporting the bill publically could lead to being blacklisted. He cited David Bahati, the main promoter of the bill, saying the MP has been ostracised by some elements in the West because of his views.

“We have some projects that are funded by donors and at the same time we don’t want to be misunderstood by voters. So, it is better to remain silent to avoid being blacklisted,” he said.

Surveyed MPs who back and likely to vote for passage of the Private Members Bill authored and introduced by MP David Bahati:-

Yahaya Gudoi (Bungokho North,NRM)
Isabirye Idi (Bunya South,NRM)
Lyndah Timbigamba (Kyenjojo Woman, NRM)
Jovah Kamateka (Mitooma Woman,NRM)
Cyrus Amodoi (Toroma, Indep)
Barnabas Tinkasiimire (Buyaga West, NRM)
Chris Baryomusi (Kinkizi East, NRM),
Arinaitwe Rwakajara (Workers, NRM)
Hellen Asamo (PWD Eastern, NRM)
Martin Drito (Madi Okollo, NRM)
Amos Mandera ( Kooki, NRM)
George Ekuma (Bukedea, NRM)
Rose Akol (Bukedea Woman, NRM),
Michael Ayepa (Labwor, NRM),
Remigio Achia (Pian, NRM)
Elizabeth Karungi (Kalungu, NRM),
Hatwib Katoto (Katerera, NRM)
Hanifah Kawooya (Sembabule Woman, NRM)
Twa Twa Mutwalante (Iki Iki,NRM)
Geofrey Ekanya (Tororo,FDC)
Olivia Kabala Kwagala (Iganga, NRM)
Benard Atiku (Ayivu,FDC)
Bakaluba Mukasa (Mukono North, NRM)
Stephen Birahwa (Buliisa, NRM)
James Kakooza (Kabula, NRM)
Kaps Fungaroo (Ubongi, FDC)
Tophace Kaahwa (Hoima Woman, NRM)
Mary Turyahikayo (Rubabo, NRM)
Abdu Katuntu (Bugweri, FDC)
Mathias Mpuuga (Masaka Municipality, Indep)
Joseph Ssewungu (Kalungu West, DP)
Vincent Ssempija (Kalungu East, Indep)
Mariam Nalubega (Butambala Woman, Indep)
Muwanga Kivumbi (Butambala, DP)
Jesca Ababiku (Adjumani Woman, Indep).

If the Bill passes Uganda’s Parliament, the President does not have the ultimate veto. He can refuse to assent to the Bill and return it twice to Parliament. After the second time the bill can pass with a two third majority vote.

Unlike its usual process, the Ugandan Parliament has failed to publish its regular Order Papers this week, hence the Parliamentary agenda has not been made public in advance as is usual protocol for this past week.

http://oblogdeeoblogda.me/2013/04/0...te-in-secret-for-the-anti-homosexuality-bill/
 
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#2 ·
Another instance of the West sticking their noses into other countries' business...
 
#3 ·
Care to elaborate how exactly this sentence makes any sense at all?

This is clearly against any human rights treaty ever signed, and I presume Uganda has signed some.
 
#8 ·
And "staying out of other countries' internal developments" includes not accepting refugees/migrants from these kind of countries, I hope.

I wonder what would be your reaction if a right party from a wester country would have proposed a law like this. :rolleyes:
 
#9 ·
And "staying out of other countries' internal developments" includes not accepting refugees/migrants from these kind of countries, I hope.
it's a country's own prerogative what immigrants, if any, they're willing to accept.

I wonder what would be your reaction if a right party from a wester country would have proposed a law like this. :rolleyes:
But most western countries already have, and not even too long ago. Uganda is still a young country and it will develop with their faults and virtues in time, if you let them of course.
 
#11 ·
Urgh, bad move
 
#12 ·
Too bad Uganda is not an european country nor a state from USA.

Abraxis would have tons of "fun" in this thread.
 
#16 ·
You just keep embarrassing yourself.
 
#19 ·
Another instance of these evil western countries preventing a young country to develop itself.

I feel ashamed to be a westerner, always interfering whenever a good democratic bloodshed is about to burst, always sending money to poor countries in this so neo-colonial fashion...

[end sarcasm].

If western countries didn't do anything, Abraxas would say we're hypocrite and don't help those countries when they need them.
 
#21 ·
If western countries didn't do anything, Abraxas would say we're hypocrite and don't help those countries when they need them.
Actually, if western countries didn't meddle in the affairs of the third world, the third world would be a MUCH better place than it is now.

Yet your governments always mess things up and then some deluded Europeans like you come with a Messianic let-me-save-you attitude without even realizing how stupid they sound to those you're trying to help.
 
#29 ·
This thread is sort of humorous, but I think maybe both sides are under estimating the role westerners and specifically U.S. Evangelical Christians are playing in this unfolding tragedy. I've been follwing developments in Uganda for about a year now and although western governments aren't involved, western religion most definitely is.

Here is a recent story
http://www.dw.de/ugandas-homosexuals-targeted-by-us-evangelicals/a-16904153
 
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State run religion has always ended up being a bad deal for the common person. I thought that Christendom had outgrown many centuries ago, what is now a major blight on Islam, but it looks like we need not look further than to the beacon of “freedom and conscience,” namely the USA, to see that the horrors of the past are still very much with us. It’s ironic that while these fanatical and extremist yokels enjoy constitutional freedoms at home, they want to deny them to people abroad.

Let every person live their life according to their own conscience. Banning parades because of public lewdness is one thing, but to imprison and murder people because of their lifestyle is just insane. Heartbreaking stuff. The capacity for human stupidity and evil is boundless.
 
#32 ·
What has been said on this thread is amazing.


Gotta love all these arrogant Western Suprematists ! My God, which world are they living in ! Disneyworld? I mean Western governments are pouring taxpayers' money in Africa ... for free? Out of sheer soul generosity ???

But WHO ARE THEY KIDDING??

Some posts really make me wanna puke ! Disgusting? I never thought I was one day gonna read posts like that.

Of course development aid sinks Africa ! That is stating the obvious ! Africa ate its fill in the fifties and has experienced severe famines since the start of the "development aid". Facts don't lie !

How can these ideologists be so arrogant ! Amazing !

 
#33 ·
Gay Man Burned Alive in Uganda, Days After Anti-Gay Bill Adopted

25 December, 2013

Uganda has last week signed a bill that further bans homosexuality. According to CNN, a man was even burned to death for being gay shortly.

The bill’s original 2009 version, named “Kill The Gays,” went as far as calling for the death penalty for certain homosexual acts; that provision was shelved following international furore.

Under its latest iteration, anyone who conducts marriage ceremonies for same-sex couples faces seven years behind bars. Failure to report homosexual activity to police is also criminalized. Doctors who treat gays, landlords who rent them property and those suspected of being LBGTQ are subject to five-year prison terms under the bill.

Anyone who offers support to homosexuals will also be committing a criminal offense, which can reportedly extend to counseling.
Though homosexuality has already been illegal in the Southeast African nation, some argued this bill needed to be passed to safeguard against Western values.

Gay Man Burned Alive in Uganda, Days After Anti-Gay Bill Adopted
Many LBGTQs and supporters in the nation and worldwide decried the bill’s passage.

“The witch hunt had already started, and now it has been legitimized by the parliament of Uganda, which is very scary,” said Clare Byarugaba, who coordinates the Ugandan Civil Society Coalition on Human Rights and Constitutional Law, a gay rights group.

“We don’t know how brutal the police will be now that the bill has passed. With this legitimization, it’s going to get worse.”

President Yoweri Museveni has to sign the bill within 30 days to make it official.

http://news.naij.com/55056.html Warning! Graphic Violence: viewer discretion is advised.
 
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