Less Than Pigs And Dogs
The gross disregard for human rights in neighboring Zimbabwe continues unhindered.
The ZANU-PF-controlled Zimbabwean parliament passed a set of laws last week which make it illegal for members of the same sex to hold hands, hug, kiss or show any commonly recognized form of physical affection. Link.
Like many other African countries, sexual intercourse between members of the same sex has long been punishable in Zimbabwe - since colonial days, I believe - but this latest strike has to be a relatively unique development in legislated homophobia.
"Leave whites to do that."
Apparently Mugabe is of the school that regards homosexuality as a "Western decadency" - a pox to be avoided, as it does not - or should not - exist in African society. This is very similar to those in the Middle-East who claim that homosexuality is a "problem" that simply does not exist in Arab society. A very dangerous belief, to be sure; mixing misguided nationalism or tribalism with racism, homophobia or xenophobia has very often been the ideological pretext for the most horrific events in human history.
Though he often uses religious rhetoric himself, Mugabe has also lashed out at Christian churches which accept gay people and bless same-sex unions - such as they can exist in Zimbabwe. Mugabe apparently thinks he has a firmer grip on theology than Christian clergy - threatening to jail them if they do not condemn homosexuality. One wonders if Mugabe's incredible egomania has any bounds.
Zimbabwe has just passed a law more petty and insidious than Apartheid South Africa's infamous Morality Act. It is reminiscent of George Orwell's 1984, but is no fiction to Zimbabwe's gay populace.
I wonder if that farce - the United Nations Human Rights Council - could find the time to bother themselves with Zimbabwe when most of their members have similar laws on the books. I wonder even if South Africa, as a member, would vote against Zimbabwe if the opportunity ever arose.
posted by James at 11:35 AM
4 Comments:
1. "One wonders if Mugabe's incredible egomania has any bounds."
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No, it does not have any. Believe me, I know.
2. "Leave whites to do that."
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It is true that homosexuality among black Africans is taboo; there is no talk of it. Yet it of course exists. Aren't we all the same humans, whites and blacks, as I like to chant?
Homosexuality in Lesotho exists, and the sexual act between two men is termed "maotoana." The act is often forced because men rarely admit their homosexuality.
"Maotoana" literally means "small feet" or "small legs." I've often wondered about the etymology of the term.
Recently I read an article about the hard times meted out to lesbians in Lesotho villages. I'll try to locate it and, if I do, will link it to your post.
Ahhhh..
But witchcraft is now allowed.
Sodomites!... throughout Africa
http://despoticktock.blogspot.com/
What good comes of a man putting his penis into another mans anus. This is a place which waste of the body comes out and bacteria grows. It is not a right place for a penis regardless of a mans desire for it. It is only a short lived pleasure - one with eternal consequences. One cannot follow his desire and follow God at the same time. It is a protection to men who are inclined to be gay as well as the society to forbid the act where ever it may be. Sometimes to forbid one from something indecent/unhealthy is to do a great service even if it goes against their desire or the grain of society.
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