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I unedrstand they have beliefs, but this country is in dire need to worry about something so petty.
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[LEFT]LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria's Senate voted to criminalize gay marriage, gay advocacy groups and same-sex public displays of affection, the latest legislation targeting a minority already facing discrimination in Africa's most populous nation.
The bill, now much more wide-ranging than its initial draft, must be passed by Nigeria's House of Representatives and signed by President Goodluck Jonathan before becoming law. However, public opinion and lawmakers' calls Tuesday for even harsher penalties show the widespread support for the measure in the deeply religious nation.
A big problem with Americans and our leaders is they care way too much about what other countries are doing while our own house is on fire We would be better off minding our own bussiness.
Men can get sentenced to jail for just holding hands.
If Nigerian gay men do not want to go to jail I suggest they do not hold hands in public. See how simple that is.
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