Left outraged as suspects face death penalty for ‘sexual misconduct,’ one victim aged 12.
Two Men Face Trial in Uganda for “Aggravated Homosexuality”
Two men in Uganda are currently facing trial for what is being referred to as “aggravated homosexuality.” However, CNN’s reporting on the matter may lead some readers to believe that they are simply victims of so-called “homophobia.”
CNN’s report on the two crimes, if they indeed occurred as reported, dedicated a significant portion of its 507-word article to the supposed “controversy” surrounding the law rather than focusing on the crimes themselves.
The article mentions “the country’s controversial new anti-gay laws” in the very first paragraph, before delving into the details of the accusations against the two men.
It is not until the third paragraph that the left-leaning outlet finally acknowledges that the two suspects could face capital punishment due to their involvement in breaking a new law that prohibits “incest, sex with children, as well as people with disabilities or the elderly.” However, CNN cannot resist emphasizing that the law has been “much-criticized.”
According to a spokeswoman for the office of the Director of Prosecutions cited by CNN, one of the men, aged 20, is accused of engaging in “unlawful sexual intercourse with a 41-year-old man with a disability.”
The other suspect is accused of “a sexual act with a 12-year-old child of the same sex,” as reported by the same spokeswoman to CNN. However, this crucial information is not revealed until more than halfway through the article.
The new law, enacted in May, has prohibited same-sex marriage and sexual acts.
An attorney representing one of the accused individuals argued that the law violates Uganda‘s constitution, stating, “Of course, the fact that the law is being enforced in this way is entirely unconstitutional because it seeks to criminalize what is often consensual conduct between adults,” as quoted by CNN.
CNN only quoted individuals who support the bill, stating, “The bill enjoys substantial support from lawmakers, Christian and Muslim leaders in Uganda, and some social media commentators.” This statement is arguably one of the most anti-Islam remarks ever made by CNN, as they seem to equate Christians with Muslims.
The remaining eight paragraphs of the 19-paragraph article are dedicated to detailing the supposed “global condemnation” of the law by those whom the outlet considers to be on the “right side of history.”
Notably, President Joe Biden commented on the issue, calling Uganda’s new law “a tragic violation of universal human rights,” according to CNN.
The World Bank, a globalist organization, has also attempted to pressure Uganda into changing its stance. However, President Yoweri Museveni has stood firm, stating, “It is, therefore, unfortunate that the World Bank and other actors dare to want to coerce us into abandoning our faith, culture, principles, and sovereignty, using money. They really underestimate all Africans.”
Despite CNN’s efforts, not everyone was fooled by their reporting.
Former Turning Point USA brand ambassador Ashley St. Clair criticized CNN on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, stating, “CNN is framing a man who raped a 12-year-old child as a victim of homophobia.”
While homosexual acts are considered sinful, so are many consensual heterosexual acts. It is important to acknowledge that none of us is innocent of sin. However, pretending that sin isn’t sin will not lead to any improvement.
Non-consensual sexual acts with a disabled individual or a 12-year-old child, regardless of sexual orientation, should be treated as the crimes they are, regardless of CNN’s perspective.
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