“Tell me something about Ugandan culture,” prompts Vice correspondent Isobel Yeung to a group of locals on a recent trip to investigate violence against gays in the country.
“The first thing we hate is homosexuality,” one man begins. “We hate that one completely. If we find a woman with a woman, we pull out one and we do it to her…We have sex with her…Serious rape.”
“So what would you do if you saw a gay man?” asks Yeung.
The man gets a disturbing smile on his face as he yells, “Kill! You kill that one! Woman and woman we rape, but man and man we kill.”
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This Friday, HBO’s Vice tells this and other stories surrounding the current state of homosexuality in Uganda. It’s an ugly reality, but one that the world needs to know about.
Below, find two clips from the show. The first contains the interview posted above, and in the second one, Yeung interviews a gay woman who was raped:
Vice airs Fridays at 11pm on HBO.
AtticusBennett
we cannot forget how many white evangelical AMERICANS are responsible for this. scott lively and rick warren are just two of a number of bigots who travelled to Uganda to whip these people into an anti-gay frenzy.
Rick Warren’s brand of bigotry, of course, came back to hurt his own family; after years of driving young LGBT people to suicide, Rick Warren succeeded in driving his own closeted son to take a gun and blow his brains out.
Xzamilio
@AtticusBennett: Right, you are. The blame doesn’t lie solely with Lively as Uganda has a rich history of homophobia and murder, but his egregious actions and spreading of this extreme fundamentalist Christianity played a role in Uganda’s initial “Kill the Gays” bill… I’m still waiting to see what will come with his trial for crimes against humanity.
Glücklich
Well, thankfully Uganda is not on my African market mission in October.
Kenya and Botswana are, though, but I hear unless I’m pawing away at my husband, who’s coming with, Westerners can get away with gayin’ off.
Dakotahgeo
What we NEED to do is help all GLBT Ugandans OUT of that country safely, and then inject a seriously strong case of Ebola into the capitol city. That should take care of the serious scourges in Uganda: extremist christian people and right wing politicians!
jason smeds
Where is America’s black community on this? Why isn’t the NAACP condemning Uganda? Perhaps it doesn’t want to offend its fellow blacks in Africa.
It’s disturbing and distressing that America’s black community – including its leaders such as Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson – don’t really appear to be doing as much as they could to condemn these African countries. I could be wrong but it seems that these black leaders in America aren’t doing much.
Hermes
@Glücklich: This is not my business – and you have a perfect right to tell me so – but seriously, DON’T take your husband. It is more dangerous than you realize and you should not assume that your nationality or status as a Westerner has any protective quality.
Hermes
@jason smeds America has made its position clear through the State Department. It is not particularly appropriate for American religious leaders on the Left to attempt to influence it – particularly after Right wing religious leaders from America caused it – and we condemn that. Consistency Jason.
jason smeds
Hermes,
Are you trying to make excuses for America’s black community?
The reality is that America’s black community has been very poor in its responses to homophobic violence in Africa.
tardis
This is horrible. SMH.
Speaking of antigay rhetoric, has anyone here seen Elena Klimova’s project “Beautiful People and the Things They Say to Me”? She takes people’s Facebook photo and attaches hateful comments to the text. Perhaps it’s time someone in Uganda starts doing that. I don’t know. Klimova’s piece is quite powerful.
Xzamilio
@jason smeds:
NAACP:
http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/02/10/naacp-denounces-anti-gay-persecution-in-uganda/
Try as you might, you troll, but Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson don’t represent the “black community”, but you already knew that… or maybe you’re stuck in 2008 and still using the old “Where is Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson” meme. Would I love the reaction to be louder among black people? Absolutely… but don’t act like there isn’t a concern there. When is the last time you heard anything from Jesse Jackson? Stop showing your age, dude.
Glücklich
@Hermes:
I appreciate the advice. I’ve been assured everything *should* be OK in Kenya and Botswana but if I get a bad feeling, he’ll stay behind in Cape Town. I’ve been to South Africa before (he hasn’t) so I know that’s fine. Botswana and Kenya…we’ll see.
Saint Law
@jason smeds: And why hasn’t America’s white community condemned the persecution of gay people in Russia and through out Eastern Europe? Because all white people are members of the White Community they?
The All-Inclusive Universal White Community.
You stupid shitbag.
jason smeds
Oh, please, who do you think you’re kidding? Every time something happens to a black person in America, the NAACP is onto it like white on rice. In some cases, it’s justified, in others it isn’t. However, when their own commit atrocities against gays in Africa, the NAACP’s silence is deafening.
Some black people are great supporters of fairness for gay people but the culture as a whole needs reminding that gay people marched with blacks for civil rights for so many years.
Captain Obvious
@Dakotahgeo: Start your terrorism on white American and European homophobes first then… or take your meds.
@jason smeds: I’m sure you care so much about this issue that doesn’t effect you in the slightest, troll.
First and foremost you know nothing about black Americans. We were sold by Africans, many Africans don’t respect us, and the majority of Africans I’ve met over 30 flat out do not like us.
So no I’m not worried about Africa, it’s not my continent. What goes on there really is not my business. Just like what goes on amongst black Americans over Africans really is not any of your business. I’m an American, shut your ignorant ass up, thanks. Who are you to decide that I have to care about Africa just because their skin is dark? They don’t care about me, I don’t care about them. Life goes on.
Would you flip out and tell a Korean person they have to care about a Japanese person? You’d probably get your dumb ass kicked.
Dakotahgeo
@Captain Obvious: Dearest Captain NotSoObvious: You little turd! (Not meaning any disrespect to those turds who have higher standing than CO!)! You would be the first person to sell out your own people! Black ON Black crime has always been higher than any other ______ on Black crime. Own your own shit, quit feeling sorry for yourself, get off your butt and work for the GOOD of ALL society, and you MAY gain a BIT of self respect in the journey! Me on meds? Never needed any and at least I don’t have to SELL them to pay for gold teeth and skinny tires! Derelict!
McShane
@jason smeds: I’m pretty sure, hell I’m nearly convinced that you’re not even from this planet. You need to phone the fuck home, Peckerwood motherfucker.
Jaci
One of the best achievements we ugandans have is that we are very clear in the war against homosexuality. I better die of a gun shot than involved in this dirty and devilish act. Everyone here feeling sorry for them has a problem and should be counselled because you have been brainwashed into thinking that its normal and that such people were born that way. Once the anti homosexuality act is finalised, then our future Generations will be protected from this shit act
Bauhaus
@Jaci:
“I better die of a gun shot than involved in this dirty and devilish act.”
To which I say, the sooner the better. Try and get shot in the face, if possible.
Jaci
@bauhaus , i wish to inform you that i don’t care and like wise all Ugandans don’t care of what you think of our view of homosexuality, that garbage is for retards like you.
Knarf Yahzie
Brainwashed beyond their belief! Sheeples
Allen Manual
Good
ppp111
@Jaci:
Take your meds you dumbfuck and shut the hell up. Inject yourself with ebola and stay the hell out of the U.S.
Giancarlo85
Museveni is a dictator who has ties to quite a few republicans. Many republicans financially and politically support his regime. They are part of “The Fellowship”.
@Jaci: Why don’t you focus on the myriad of economic and political problems your country has? Or how about the dictator who does everything to stifle freedom of speech and democracy? When was the last time you guys had an open election? What about your economy… falling apart isn’t it?
Xzamilio
@jason smeds:Did you not fucking see the link??
jwtraveler
@jason smeds: And what are you doing, besides trying to fight homophobia with racism? You’re no better than the people you’re condemning.
jwtraveler
I’m quite surprised not to see one of the God Gays telling us that all the homophobes of Uganda and their American fundamentalist sponsors are “not real Christians” because real Christians love everybody.
@jason smeds: You’ve gotten real nasty. You were more fun when you were just wacko.
Dakotahgeo
@jwtraveler: Ohhhhhh, Ah’m jus’ sittin in the wings snickerin’ and jokin’ with the other Brothers at some of these wild-eyed comments comin’ down the Pike! I think all people are going to be mighty surprised at who IS and who IS NOT within the pearly Gates of Heaven at the last call. Of course, if’n y’all don’ believe in such carryin’ ons, then I won’t have to look for you when I get there, right? Of course, since God is not only just, but merciful, God may just have other plans… we’ll see. Cheers!
Gilles Engo
well it’s not just Uganda… most of Africa is like that
Stache99
@Jaci: “you have been brainwashed into thinking that its normal”
That’s the pot calling the kettle black if I’ve ever heard it. LMAO
Stache99
@Jaci: Btw we really don’t care about your opinions either. Why would anyone care about your tiny corrupt cesspool of a country. I only feel sorry for the poor victims that have to deal with your likes.
Jaci
@ppp111:
@Giancarlo:
@Stache99: come to think of it: would you rather eat from a latrine/toilet full of shit (like u like to do) or eat from the other areas. We Ugandans don’t eat shit like you do. I am a teacher and trust me every time i get an opportunity with my students, i ask them “have you ever seen if the dirtiest animals or those with lowest IQ go male on male or female on female.” They respond with a big ‘NO’ and we tell them. Ugandans think better than animals and we assure them that especially in Europe and US, unfortunately animals think better than some people in terms of views on sex.
Johanna Berg
Monsters:(
ppp111
@Jaci:
A teacher?!? Which students are you screwing and giving AIDS to? AIDS started in Africa or is that part of history you’re choosing to ignore? You have my sympathies.
jason smeds
Jaci,
All Ugandan men are sexually interested in men. They should be encouraged to have sex with men. It will be a threat to the women of Uganda, no doubt.
We all know that Ugandan women are very jealous of their husbands turning to other men, don’t we?
Jaci
@JohannaBerg, @JasonSmeds,
you people are the monsters. Very soon you will also be advocating for ‘human rights’ for people to have sex and get married to pets, goats cattle, etc because you are so torrelant. If your kids grow knowing that its impossible, abnormal and an abormination to practice that shit, then you will have real people other than monsters you are feeling sorry for. (i know very well that you all wish your kids do not become homosexuals but since people close to you have chosen to go that way, you want even the innocent ones to get involved, maybe that can relive your pain. But this should be brought to a stop). Life imprisonment would protect the innocent. But honestly these maggots shouldn’t go near children. All you maggots are athreat to humanity.
Jaci
@JohannaBerg,
@JasonSmeds,
you people are the monsters. Very soon you will also be advocating for ‘human rights’ for people to have sex and get married to pets, goats cattle, etc because you are so torrelant. If your kids grow knowing that its impossible, abnormal and an abormination to practice that shit, then you will have real people other than monsters you are feeling sorry for. (i know very well that you all wish your kids do not become homosexuals but since people close to you have chosen to go that way, you want even the innocent ones to get involved, maybe that can relive your pain. But this should be brought to a stop). Life imprisonment would protect the innocent. But honestly these maggots shouldn’t go near children. All you maggots are athreat to humanity.
nineinchnail
This is what religion does to uneducated people who arent allowed to think for themselves. Cut the aid off!!
Tackle
@Jaci: Dude you’re NOT Ugandan. I can see right through you. Your reverse psychology does not work with me, and I’m surprised at some of the posters who fell for it. You’re that white gay r@cist @jason smeds: ,who is always trying to stir things up. Lets face it, you did not get the reaction you wanted from the white posters, so you are trying a different route, using another made-up alias. After dealing with you for the past 6-yrs on here with your many made-up aliases, I can smell you a mile away…
Bauhaus
@Tackle:
“I can smell you a mile away…”
Yes, shit is easy to smell, near or far, and Smeds has dysentery, which make his loads all the more tedious to tolerate.
Giancarlo85
I should have realized Jaci is Smeds. Smeds is a really messed up person…
Captain Obvious
@Dakotahgeo: I probably shouldn’t even reply to you as you’re an obvious fail troll with no reading comprehension but I’ll just point out to your dumb ass that Africans are not “my people” in their massively decided continent. I know you’re a moron so you don’t know what I’m talking about and you probably think Africa is a country.
Your life must be quite sad lol. Your education surely is.
Dakotahgeo
@Captain Obvious: Thank you for those comments, lolol. Since I’ve considered the source, they mean nothing. You disgust intelligent LGBT people who have more creds than you ever will. Try again, little boy! 😉
Blackceo
Jesus…..any time a thread on this site features anything Black or African related you can count on it turning into a fucking shit show. Don’t even have to look outside the gay community for ignorance and intolerance cuz we have plenty of it within.
Stache99
@Tackle: Ha. It wouldn’t be the first time I fell for his shtick ie “black and hiv positive”.
Tackle
@Stache99: Yes, not only @black and hiv positive,
but originally, just Jason. Then along came not necessarily in order, but Bruce,
Micheal Miller, Clark 35, Jason Smeds and now Jaci. And there has been a lot more.
Stache99
I watched HBO’s “Vice” last night. Wow. I knew that Uganda was a lost cause but even I didn’t know just how bad it really is there.
Genocide is just around the corner. You’d think they could understand some close and very recent history like Rwanda. Their following that example by the letter.
Stache99
At any rate, what can you really say to your average Ugandan that believes rape and murder are justifiable towards those you don’t like.
Joseph T Moran
Who cares… it’s africa…. they couldn’t survive a cold…
jwtraveler
@nineinchnail: Kind of like the Tea Partiers. Not as violent (yet), but the ideology is the same.
jwtraveler
@Dakotahgeo: @nineinchnail:
Individual delusion is called mental illness. Mass delusion is called religion.
Dakotahgeo
@jwtraveler: Like I said before, I just consider the source and the snide comments float away. Basically, after the first 4-5 comments, I just read these “mistakes” for shits and giggles… pure entertainment.
Jaci
@stache99
what Genocide are you talking about? The Rwanda Genocide was different cenario of two major tribes but the known homosexuals in Uganda have already fled the country to yours where you pay them to drill their shit. Infact we nolonger count them as part of us, we better replace them with important animals like Gollilas, cattle, even chicken. By the way, stop paying our people to join your sh*t homosexual groups(so called activists because they will not succeed). Such sh*t is for your countries only.
Dakotahgeo
@Jaci: LOLOL… you sound like one of them “christians” we hear so much about. Only good for a laugh!
Stache99
@Jaci: Actually they’re both exactly alike. The root cause is a population that demonizes and dehumanizes a minority.
At any rate, the answer is amnesty and just cut them $ off. Let another famine hit and they’ll get their reward.
Stache99
@Joseph T Moran: I hate to say it but your right. No one cares. They only think their important because their useful pawns for American Christians who will eventually turn their back on them as the sink into the hole they’ve created.
jwtraveler
@Stache99: YOU’RE. THEY’RE
WRITE. ENGLISH.