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2006-11-15 14:36:53 · 6 answers · asked by TRACER 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am saddened.
2006-11-15 14:37:14 · update #1
If he was executed because he was gay, that would truly be sad.
Not that capital punishment is acceptable for any crime, but the article says:
"The state Iran News Agency reported that a man, identified as Shahab Darvishi had been hanged in the city for corruption, assault and "lavat" the Iranian word for sodomy.
The reports and extent of the reported crimes cannot be independently verified. Assault and lavat in the past have been used in cases of rape, incest and paedophilia."
The guy was charged for assault and 'lavat' which is also used in rape, incest and paedophilia cases. How do we know that he wasn't a rapist or paedophile?
2006-11-15 14:48:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey-- This and other executions like it are blatant violations of human rights. Yes, it is really saddening.
I think its really important and inspiring that you are here posting this article and posing the question, as a U.S. Marine Veteran who is also gay.
2006-11-15 14:45:17 · answer #2 · answered by eo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you make me glad I joined the Army!
2006-11-15 14:40:07 · answer #3 · answered by CHUCK 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I guess the official policy of "Don't ask, don't tell." was completely forgotten when this came out.
2006-11-15 14:50:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah It is sad, why is people hate everything the can not understand?
2006-11-15 14:43:25 · answer #5 · answered by LENNON3804 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, very sad indeed.
2006-11-15 14:40:04 · answer #6 · answered by I know, I know!!!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋