This is a letter sent to me by e-mail. The obsessive need that christians and muslims have to intrude on peoples sex lives is sick and disgusting. Sadly, these aren't isolated incidences, these are a pattern of behaviour that tie people of all philosophical, ideological, and monotheistic stripes. Please help people that live under a death sentence for doing nothing more than loving the wrong person. A few decades ago it was being a race-traitor (loving the wrong colour or religion), now it is being gay. Condemn the devout, speak against the unjust, work against the ideas. I'm not asking you to donate money, just donate time and research and, when possible, volunteer to help people who simply want to live without bronze-age laws that demand their death. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear friends,
Debate is raging in Uganda on the proposal to execute gay people. We can't let extremists drown out voices of reason -- donate now for opinion polls and ads showing Ugandans choose human rights over violent extremism: Donate Now! In just two weeks, nearly half a million of us have signed the global petition against Uganda's proposed law to sentence gay people to death and jail their friends. It's an extraordinary response to a terrifying law -- but more is needed. Extremists are escalating their rhetoric -- with one pastor showing gay pornography in order to whip up rage. But very few know the harsh details of this draconian bill. And no public opinion poll has asked whether the Ugandan people would support such mass execution. The Ugandan movement against the bill, which has been electrified by global solidarity, hasn't had the resources to inform their fellow citizens about the bill's deadly provisions. If enough of us chip in, we can help launch radio spots, newspaper ads, and billboard campaigns that reach millions of Ugandans with the truth -- and a powerful, human call to protect human rights. Donate now to fuel the defense of rights in Uganda: https://secure.avaaz.org/en/ugandan_voices_7/?vl While homophobia is widespread in Uganda, as in much of the world, so is a belief in basic human rights -- and this bill is, at heart, an assault on human rights. The fundamental belief that every life is equally precious, regardless of nation, creed, or sexual orientation, is at the heart of the opposition to this bill. It's what has led hundreds of thousands of us to sign the petition -- which has been sent to Ugandan and donor governments, and will be presented to the Speaker of Parliament in Uganda next week. And it's what has united the church leaders, gay groups, and human rights advocates in Uganda to join together for justice. The Ugandans at the front lines of this struggle are doing all they can. Our support -- resources that cost us very little -- can make all the difference in the world to them. Donate here: https://secure.avaaz.org/en/ugandan_voices_7/?vl Let's rise to this moment, and make their cause our own. With hope, Ben, Alice, David, Paula, Benjamin, Ricken, and the whole Avaaz team PS: You can read the actual law here: http://www.avaaz.org/death-law You can read more about the proposed law here: http://www.avaaz.org/uganda_article If you haven't signed it, you can join the petition against the law at this link: http://www.avaaz.org/en/uganda_rights/?fr Support the Avaaz community! We're entirely funded by donations and receive no money from governments or corporations. Our dedicated team ensures even the smallest contributions go a long way -- donate here. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups ""Minds Eye"" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/minds-eye?hl=en.
