It’s hard to imagine that a nation not led by the Taliban is actually considering passing a law imposing the death penalty, and other harsh penalties, on gays and lesbians. But it’s true (though I’ve seen information in the past couple of days saying that lawmakers behind the legislation are considering abandoning the capital punishment provision). Andrew Sullivan reports that Sen. Tom Coburn, one of the most socially conservative members of Congress, has called for the Ugandans to come to their senses. Rick Warren has done the same thing.
