Comments on: Despite Protest Ban, Hundreds of Ugandans Call For Killing Gays

By: Richard Rush

Richard Rush — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:27:02 +0000

Kay & Kibedi,

Have you ever noticed that the nations who are most accepting of their gay citizens are among the nations ranking highest in every measure of human well-being and prosperity? And have you noticed that the nations who treat gays with vile contempt are among the nations ranking lowest in those measures? Even within the United States a similar correlation can be seen (to some degree) among the states.

If the people of Uganda want to improve their lives, they might want to focus on education to reduce their ignorance, illiteracy, and superstition, rather than scapegoating gays as the solution to their problems. The scapegoating of unpopular minority groups has always been an effective way for people and/or their governments to deflect responsibility for their own failures.

By: kibedi kennedy

kibedi kennedy — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:06:15 +0000

i have something to tell all white folks around this world.Africa may be poor backward, war ridden, stinking diseased buuut!!! never IMMORAL. we Africans value our morals a lot even against freedom. so who ever is trying to stop Uganda from fighting homosexuality and being anti gay is fighting a losing battle. 99% of Ugandans don’t support any form of gay practices whatsoever. so white folks quit Uganda it is a sovereign nation and it should do whatever it feels as long as it is in the interest of the people.

By: Timothy Kincaid

Timothy Kincaid — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:44:03 +0000

KAY,

Your claims are untrue. The “research” that you reference is fraudulent and every mental heath organization disagrees with you.

There is no such thing as “addiction” to same-sex attraction nor can legislation change in any way the primary sexual orientation of any person, whether heterosexual, homosexual or bisexual.

It is unfortunate that you are choosing to wallow in ignorance, false presumptions, and biases. Choosing to blind yourself is crippling and, furthermore, is a grievous sin. You are selecting a path that denounces God’s grace and blasphemes Christ’s commandment to love your neighbor as yourself.

If you would have others lie about you, then continue in this manner. But if not, you are commanded by God to cease your lying.

By: KAY

KAY — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:11:25 +0000

There should be limitations on homosexual practices, which cause physical, psychological and spiritual pain. Research in the West makes it clear that homosexuality limits the quality of ones life. Many homosexuals have themselves been abused and are addicted. Legislation can help to stem the spread of this destructive practice or way of life which can be viewed as not just self-realisation but selfish realisation.

I believe though that killing people does not help. We all have shortcomings and need to help one another to be strong. Let God be our final judge.

Uganda should not listen to people who do not care about how corrupting homosexuality can be and how our school children are being hurt physically, emotionally and spiritually. Homosexuality destroys lives and families. I know. It has destroyed mine.

But let us not start killing each other. Let us lead the world by making laws that others can follow to reduce homosexuality. May we not make laws that just make things worse. All sinners, including ourselves, need mercy and understanding just as much as homosexuals.

By: Scott P.

Scott P. — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:45:40 +0000

It’s just a matter of time before there is the blood on innocents in the streets of Uganda. And shortly after that people such as Ssempsa will be denouncing anyone who isn’t part of his mob as homosexual. Then political enemies will follow. When that begins what will our “fierce defender” and all the other spineless world leaders do?