Indian Govt Prepares For 377 Debate
Indian activists are gearing up for a battle this week as their government prepares arguments for and against Section 377, a colonial era law banning same-sex love.
The Indian government has agreed to hear their pleas after eight years of struggle. And, if all goes according to plan, lawmakers will revoke the legislation.
Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss twice last month called for 377′s removal, saying such a law only brings shame and self-loathing, which can lead to unsafe sexual practices and, of course, the spread of HIV.
One would think that India has bigger problems that ensuring gay men hate themselves with these draconian laws. Fingers crossed the law is revoked but I won’t hold my breath.