Comments on: The future is now, part two – Ugandan want ad https://wthrockmorton.com/2009/11/10/the-future-is-now-part-two-ugandan-want-ad/ A [retired] college psychology professor's observations about public policy, mental health, sexual identity, and religious issues Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:26:37 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Richard https://wthrockmorton.com/2009/11/10/the-future-is-now-part-two-ugandan-want-ad/#comment-35140 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:26:37 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com/?p=5313#comment-35140 Nigerian calls on Anglican Communion to oppose Ugandan “Kill Gays” bill

http://www.boxturtlebulletin.com/2009/11/11/16553

the link contains an excerpt from a letter sent Canterbury by a Nigerian who has suffered under Akinola and is now in exile. This appeared in one of the London newspapers. Bishop Rowan no longer can claim ignorance of the horror about to take place in Uganda.

]]> By: Michael Bussee https://wthrockmorton.com/2009/11/10/the-future-is-now-part-two-ugandan-want-ad/#comment-35139 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:17:29 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com/?p=5313#comment-35139 The horrifying “WANTED” ad is still there:

Two homosexuals, Namutebi Ruth and Hilda are wanted by the police, anyone who sees them and has information leading to their arrest should report to the nearest police station for the safety of our country. A big reward waits.

]]> By: Michael Bussee https://wthrockmorton.com/2009/11/10/the-future-is-now-part-two-ugandan-want-ad/#comment-35138 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:17:12 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com/?p=5313#comment-35138 Next up? “Wanted” posters with pictures of suspected homosexuals — “Big Reward”?

]]> By: Mary https://wthrockmorton.com/2009/11/10/the-future-is-now-part-two-ugandan-want-ad/#comment-35137 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:50:30 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com/?p=5313#comment-35137 Accept money ? In a poor country? Why would you?

]]> By: Michael Bussee https://wthrockmorton.com/2009/11/10/the-future-is-now-part-two-ugandan-want-ad/#comment-35136 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:19:29 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com/?p=5313#comment-35136

Or maybe it’s a joke or a fight-back tactic of gays in Uganda (or elsewhere) to prove “it’s already happening.”

Perhaps, but why would the paper accept this ad? Whether real or a fight-back tactic of gays seems beside the point. Why would the Sunday Monitor accept money for it and print it? What does this say about the attitude of the press in Uganda? Is it driving public opinion or reflecting it?

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