Gays Deserve Torture, Death Penalty, Iranian Minister Says


	Gays Deserve Torture, Death Penalty, Iranian Minister Says

cpltaiji

11-12-2007 11:13 PM

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iran, religion, islam, gay issues, terrorism, politics, human interest, bizarre

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11-13-2007 2:49 AM

Deepti

The latest row involves a woman hanged this June in the town of Gorgan
after becoming pregnant by her brother. He was absolved after
expressing his remorse

excuse me???

11-13-2007 2:57 AM

coconutshell

Seconding Deepti

?!?!?!!?!!?!?

11-13-2007 5:42 AM

jonhatespigeons

Oh dear.

11-13-2007 10:18 AM

bignosemousie

What gays in Iran? I thought Iran didn't have this "problem."

I'm rolling my eyes at you, Ahmadinejad.

11-13-2007 10:46 AM

ljsdesign

ugh!

11-13-2007 10:33 PM

Jorjor

There are some people (known as strict Dominionists) who would like to do the same in the US.

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