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Behind the Aegis

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1. Homophobia: A worldwide curse

Reply to davidn3600 (Original post)

Sun Aug 7, 2016, 01:10 AM

Aug 2016

It is hard to imagine there are some people, who dare call themselves liberals and progressives, who still think GLBT civil/human rights in the US are "boutique issues" when shit like this happens, and this ain't even that bad. Gay teen hanged in Iran. Ugandans arrested at Gay pride. Saudi men catfished on Grinder then sentenced to lashes and imprisonment. PULSE.

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Brazillian fans chant anti-gay slurs towards US women's soccer team [View all] davidn3600 Aug 2016 OP

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Disgusting! Rio was a disaster from the beginning. smirkymonkey Aug 2016 #4

Strange. Hordes of soccer fans are known for their politeness and respect. JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 2016 #5