Comments on: Pro-Life?

By: Unstable Isotope

Unstable Isotope — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:20:27 +0000

Yes, that’s my problem too, Brooke. It singles out homosexuality as the culprit.

By: Brooke

Brooke — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:04:47 +0000

Yes, but the problem with HIV sex with minors is OVERWHELMINGLY heterosexual. Men raping baby girls. Just so we’re clear.

By: G Rex

G Rex — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:01:50 +0000

“If that person is HIV positive or has sex with a minor or a person with a disability, he or she would be guilty of “aggravated homosexuality” and face the death penalty.”

In Uganda and many other African countries, this is a real problem, due to the widely held belief that having sex with a virgin can cure you of HIV. On the good news side, the South African Defense Force has lifted a ban on HIV-positive soldiers actively serving – they used to just kick them out, which discouraged them from getting tested and treated.

Can you tell I watch the BBC every morning?

By: ergonomic

ergonomic — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:19:29 +0000

Positively ridiculous xenophobia.
And why I am coming out of hibernation, and will vote against any idiocy of this type that attempts to rear its ugly, nasty micro-minded self, in this country.

By: Unbiased American

Unbiased American — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:15:27 +0000

Stupid.

Ass.

Idea.

By: a.price

a.price — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:09:32 +0000

V, there are already evangelicals who not only believe it is something you are born with, but it is something that can be cured. I had a teacher in college who i had many a debate with after class. He is a hard core conservative but there was always a mutual respect between us. His firm belief was (and i assume still is) that people who are born gay, are so because of some sin committed by a male ancestor. It is their job then to not act on those feelings so that they may cleanse the bloodline. Sins of the father and whatnot.
The other side is if it IS in fact found to be a gene, or god forbid some kind of deformity, you KNOW people will look for cures. Then you COULD really choose to stay gay. As in.. if you are gay and choose NOT to get the “vaccine” you are living in sin. Would liberals support the government covering this procedure? What if homophobic parents force their 16 year old to get it after they come out of the closet?

By: V

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:00:12 +0000

Warren’s statement reflects the incorrect belief that homosexuality is a “choice”. I pray for the day that actual irrefutable scientific evidence proves that being gay is something you are born with, like red hair or blue eyes. Maybe THEN we’ll be able to get some traction on this ouright bigotry (we didn’t have to deal with this “lifestyle choice” crap in the 60s). But the cynical side of me doesn’t think that’s going to do anything either. Considering some conservatives wear their ignorance like a badge of pride.

By: a.price

a.price — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:51:48 +0000

i know its horrible, but i cant help but laugh at the term “aggravated homosexuality” Draws up images of Carson Kressley and Tim Gunn in a slap fight over who swiped who’s idea for the Barbra dress up ball. “its MY gold lame you bitch”

By: cassandra_m

cassandra_m — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:41:15 +0000

Jeff Sharlet was on Fresh Air recently talking about this stuff -- especially Uganda -- and this publication has a partial transcript of his interview.