Gay? Okay, how do you wanna die?
2 September 2005 by Seanhttp://www.laweekly.com/ink/05/41/news-ireland.php
Shame of Iran
U.S. remains silent on gay hangings
by Doug Ireland
The Islamic Republic of Iran is engaged in a major crackdown on gays and gay sex, including executions of those found guilty of engaging in “homosexual acts.” Homosexual acts are considered a capital crime in Iran.
Iranians found guilty of gay lovemaking are given a choice of four death styles: being hanged, stoned, halved by a sword, or dropped from the highest perch. According to Article 152 of Iran’s penal law, if two men not related by blood are found naked under one cover without good reason, both will be punished at a judge’s discretion.
The Islamic Republic’s crackdown on gays drew world outrage and protests after the hanging for “homosexual acts” of two teenagers — one 18, the other believed to be 16 or 17, on July 19 in the city of Mashad.
2 September 2005, on 6:25 pm
At least they give you a choice how you want to die?
8 September 2005, on 11:07 am
There’s some doubt as to whether tthe earlier two were hanged for merely being gay or for being pedophiles, but yeah, beingg gay under a theocracy is no picnic.
8 September 2005, on 11:44 am
Aaaaargh, correct url:
http://www.pridesource.com/article.shtml?article=15331