Iraqi police killed 14-year-old boy for being gay

[Baley]

Iraqi Police 'Killed 14-Year-Old Boy for Being Homosexual'

 

Human rights groups have condemned the "barbaric" murder of a 14-year-old boy, who, according to witnesses, was shot on his doorstep by Iraqi police for the apparent crime of being gay.

 

Ahmed Khalil was shot at point-blank range after being accosted by men in police uniforms, according to his neighbours in the al-Dura area of Baghdad.

 

 

Shiite spiritual leader Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani (AFP/File)

Campaign groups have warned of a surge in homophobic killings by state security services and religious militias following an anti-gay and anti-lesbian fatwa issued by Iraq's most prominent Shia leader, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.

 

Ali Hili, the co-ordinator of a group of exiled Iraqi gay men who monitor homophobic attacks inside Iraq, said the fatwa had instigated a "witch-hunt of lesbian and gay Iraqis, including violent beatings, kidnappings and assassinations".

[ShadowPaladin V1.0]

Makes you wonder if they are really worth the effort dosnt it...

 

Still at least they are not trying to blame the yanks for it.

[Volourn]

Give it time. Aomeone will. Likely the following:

 

"This would never happen under Saddam's watch. He only used machines to mass slaughter people. That's no biggy."

 

 

R00fles!

 

 

Anyways, I'm disasapointed in Sistani. He used to be kewl now this is just plain shameful.

[Lucius]

The ones that needs to be shot at point blank range are these religious fanatics. On their knees, next stop Allah.

[Calax]

while they are praying...

 

well either shot or disintigrated by holy wrath.

[Surreptishus]

Sort out out Govt and infrastructure first. Worry about equality for small minorities later.

[Kaftan Barlast]

 

 

Whats with these people in the middle-east and their spiritual leaders? These guys look pretty much like a reincarnation of satan to me. The kind of guy who eats babies and enjoys quiet evenings of excruciating torture.

 

 

 

On the other hand... the new pope bears a striking resemblance to Darth Sidious

[kumquatq3]

the new pope bears a striking resemblance to Darth Sidious

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[Lucius]

Sort out out Govt and infrastructure first. Worry about equality for small minorities later.

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This is fundamentalist Islam, they'll get hold of the land one way or another, might as well try and eradicate em all now.

[ShadowPaladin V1.0]

I thought he looked like Saruman.

[Surreptishus]

I thought he looked like Saruman.

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[Darque]

the new pope bears a striking resemblance to Darth Sidious

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[LoneWolf16]

I thought he looked like Saruman.

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Was wondering who he reminded me of. :D

 

Ahem...on topic, this is a bit angering. Oh, hell, it's down right enraging. The whole damned thing is out of hand...where's some good old martial law when you need it.

[Judge Hades]

Its human nature to kill and destroy those who are considered different. It is a fundamental flaw in our own development as a species. It doesn't sadden me nor makes me disappointed in the efforts in Iraq. Its just more proof that the human animal is a beast that needs to be put down.

[LoneWolf16]

And that's why you're not in any lead government position.

[Judge Hades]

Oh come off it. Do you think that our own leaders really give a rat's ass?

[LoneWolf16]

Nope. Just that you don't seem to have anything positive to run on. What with referring to people as beasts that need to be put down and all.

[Judge Hades]

Prove me wrong. Humanity has done more harm to itself and the world at large than any sort of good.

Edited May 9, 2006 by Judge Hades

[LoneWolf16]

Yes, but you need people to vote you into a high government position. Or, you could amass an army of willing followers and begin a savage global take over...

[deganawida]

Prove me wrong. Humanity has done more harm to itself and the world at large than any sort of good.

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That depends. Are you looking at it from an individual level, or at the species level? As a species, humanity has done itself remarkably well, increasing lifespan, healthcare, and availability of the basic necessities (food, water, shelter).

 

Remember, a species has no inherent concern for its environment, only that successive generations survive and thrive.

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Iraqi Police 'Killed 14-Year-Old Boy for Being Homosexual'

Human rights groups have condemned the "barbaric" murder of a 14-year-old boy, who, according to witnesses, was shot on his doorstep by Iraqi police for the apparent crime of being gay.

 

Ahmed Khalil was shot at point-blank range after being accosted by men in police uniforms, according to his neighbours in the al-Dura area of Baghdad.

 

Shiite spiritual leader Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani (AFP/File)

Campaign groups have warned of a surge in homophobic killings by state security services and religious militias following an anti-gay and anti-lesbian fatwa issued by Iraq's most prominent Shia leader, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.

 

Ali Hili, the co-ordinator of a group of exiled Iraqi gay men who monitor homophobic attacks inside Iraq, said the fatwa had instigated a "witch-hunt of lesbian and gay Iraqis, including violent beatings, kidnappings and assassinations".

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Typical. The bully picks on a minority that cannot defend itself, in order to make them look "big". Pandering to bigotry for the cheap, quick win.

 

If successful, these morons will start their own agrarian commune, like Pol Pot did in "Democratic" Kampuchea. Put all the knowledge workers, like doctors, into the fields to till the soil for an honest living. And women will take their place in soceity, as chattel. Something as abhorent as Taliban, for example.

[alanschu]

Prove me wrong. Humanity has done more harm to itself and the world at large than any sort of good.

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That certainly would explain why the population keeps growing and how we somehow haven't eradicated ourselves yet.

[Tigranes]

I don't know, I don't think Satan himself could stop China's population going up.

[alanschu]

Well, if a species is hurting itself, it probably shouldn't be growing.

[ShadowPaladin V1.0]

Well, if a species is hurting itself, it probably shouldn't be growing.

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Only predators would stop that happening. Otherwise the speices will simply grow until they come to a point where they can no longer be sustained by the enviroment.