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Uganda Gay Pride
August 28, 2012 at 5:52 pm
(This post was last modified: August 28, 2012 at 5:55 pm by Tobie.)
http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/ne...ide_ss_0=1
Uganda, where being homosexual still carries the death penalty, has had it's first gay pride parade.
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RE: Uganda Gay Pride
August 28, 2012 at 6:26 pm
WOW!
THAT is courage,they must have been terrified.
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Uganda Gay Pride
August 28, 2012 at 6:33 pm
They are very brave. Here's hoping they weren't picked out by government officials for later punishment, and if they were, that others will stand up for them.
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RE: Uganda Gay Pride
August 28, 2012 at 9:00 pm
Wow. I'm impressed! I'm ashamed to say it, but I don't think I would have had enough courage to march with them.
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