Equal Junction

Mr. Kato, we promise to continue the fight in your honor and in honor of the many we have lost in the battle for equal rights.

Ugandan activist, David Kato was beaten to death in his home this past week.  Hundreds of mourners gathered at his funeral wearing t-shirts with an image of his face. Unfortunately, his funeral drew anti-gay protesters who disrespected Kato’s family, friends, and supporters by shouting homophobic rhetoric.

Our hearts are heavy with this loss. Kato died, but his legacy will continue in the fight for Gays and Lesbians who deserve the freedom to love.

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The following against homosexuality is just a small part of the 2010 State Republican Party Platform in Texas.

Read the following:

Homosexuality – We believe that the practice of homosexuality tears at the fabric of society, contributes to the breakdown of the family unit, and leads to the spread of dangerous, communicable diseases. Homosexual behavior is contrary to the fundamental, unchanging truths that have been ordained by God, recognized by our country’s founders, and shared by the majority of Texans. Homosexuality must not be presented as an acceptable “alternative” lifestyle in our public education and policy, nor should “family” be redefined to include homosexual “couples.” We are opposed to any granting of special legal entitlements, refuse to recognize, or grant special privileges including, but not limited to: marriage between persons of the same sex (regardless of state of origin), custody of children by homosexuals, homosexual partner insurance or retirement benefits. We oppose any criminal or civil penalties against those who oppose homosexuality out of faith, conviction, or belief in traditional values.

To read more of the disaster CLICK HERE

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PrayerforNewark (a group composed of church members walks door-to-door praying for businesses and residents) has a hidden agenda. On the surface, it seems like a peaceful movement, however there is a direct tie to an international movement that inspires and supports politicians of Uganda who are supporting the ‘Anti-Homosexuality Bill.”

For more of the details CLICK HERE.

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Why Uganda?

With the opportunity to create a better country you are choosing to take a large step back from the world stage.  A country is judged by how it treats it’s most oppressed, is there compassion at your core, or tyranny in your soul- now possibly your constitution?

If you haven’t been following what is going on in Uganda here are two great articles on the subject: CNN : Queerty.  You go Rachel you stay on them.

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