Yesterday's post noted that New Mexico had become the 17th U.S. state to recognize same sex marriage. At the same time it noted that even more U.S. states have passed constitutional amendments prohibiting it. However the battle over whether same sex marriage--or same sex sex for that matter--should be considered repugnant transactions takes a far more lethal turn in Africa. Here's the latest on that from the BBC:
Ugandan MPs pass life in jail anti-homosexual law
"Uganda's parliament has passed a bill to toughen the punishment for homosexual acts to include life imprisonment in some cases.
"The anti-homosexuality bill also makes it a crime punishable by a prison sentence not to report gay people.
"The prime minister opposed the vote, saying not enough MPs were present.
"The bill has been condemned by world leaders since it was mooted in 2009 - US President Barack Obama called it "odious"."
Ugandan MPs pass life in jail anti-homosexual law
"Uganda's parliament has passed a bill to toughen the punishment for homosexual acts to include life imprisonment in some cases.
"The anti-homosexuality bill also makes it a crime punishable by a prison sentence not to report gay people.
"The prime minister opposed the vote, saying not enough MPs were present.
"The bill has been condemned by world leaders since it was mooted in 2009 - US President Barack Obama called it "odious"."
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