The BBC had to rephrase their poll title after it drew intense criticism from readers and lawmakers for inviting debate on whether gays and lesbians should face execution in Uganda.
Uganda is likely to pass a law within months that will make homosexuality a capital offence, joining 37 other countries in the continent where American evangelical Christian groups are increasingly spreading bigotry.
Uganda’s “Kill the gays” bill is said to be inspired by an American ex-gay activist and author of Coming Out Straight who claims he has helped thousands of gays “become” straight.
New legislation proscribing a minimum penalty of life in jail for sex is being debated in parliament; US evangelists are said to main activists behind the measure.
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