Iraqi gay and emo communities in fear of death squads, at least 14 dead so far

[Guest]

Iraqi gay and emo communities in fear of death squads, at least 14 dead so far

http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/03/12/iraqi-gay-and-emo-communities-in-fear-of-death-squads-at-least-14-dead-so-far/

[Guest rikkicd64]

I seen this on the news this morning,so very,very sad.The harrassement,torture,and murder of these people is what is pure evil.

[Guest Elizabeth K]

Strong governments tend to be a bit fascist - and death squads are part of it. The United States does not particularly pick a regime for it's human rights record, but instead for its ability to keep US interests at the forefront.

We have a large amount of prejudice and bigotry here. In 'cruder' countries (less humanitarian) it can be rampant.

Killing those unlike you and the general population is a time -proven way to gain a stranglehold on the people.- a regime of terror. How many times have we seen this?

Laura, thank you for this information. Me? I didn't know before this. And murdering the Emo? That is ludicrous!

Lizzy

[Guest Mia J]

Once again we need to be aware of the freedoms that some of us enjoy could be a death sentence in other areas.

So remind me, what were we in Iraq for??????

Mia

[VickySGV]

"As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, ..." Sigh!!

[Guest Szenzie]

Once again we need to be aware of the freedoms that some of us enjoy could be a death sentence in other areas.

So remind me, what were we in Iraq for??????

Mia

This news got me so angry when I found it. At this point, I can only echo these sentiments.

Thank you for posting this Laura. I think it's important for us to remember why we fight for human rights.

[Guest Megan_Lynn]

I personaly see this possibly happening in this country in the future as well. Seems to be an afull lot of Politicians( mostly republican) that seem to want anyone in the GLBT window gone for good.I pray that sick sick man Rick Santurum does not make it into office(president) or it could be the end for so many of us. Just my opion...

[Guest]

Don't forget that there have been many gay and transgender hate crime victims in this country resulting in deaths. We have many members here who have been assaulted.

Between some hatefl websites, some religious people and other haters it is especially infectious. Some religious groups can spill out hate speech against us with the government fighting for THEIR rights. What nobody gets is that after these people stir the pot of hate it works up some nuts into violent action against us. Speech isn't always harmless. Bullies get themselves all worked up by these groups., enough to justify their actions.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_unlawfully_killed_transgender_people

Laura