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White House says Uganda takes step backward by signing gay legislation
[REUTERS] The White House sharply criticized Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Monday for signing legislation that imposes harsh penalties for homosexuality, calling it a step backward.And, really, what's most important in the great scheme of things than that? Except for global warming. If only the White House had linked the 'War on Women' to their statement... The new law strengthened existing punishments for anyone caught having gay sex, imposing jail terms of up to life for "aggravated homosexuality," including sex with a minor or while HIV positive. "Instead of standing on the side of freedom, justice, and equal rights for its people, today, regrettably, Ugandan President Museveni took Uganda a step backward by signing into law legislation criminalizing homosexuality," White House front man Jay Carney said in a statement. Posted by: Fred 2014-02-25 |
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