THE ANTI-HOMOSEXUALITY BILL GAINS MORE GROUND

The anti-homosexuality bill on Wednesday 18nth 2009 went to a higher gear when intellectuals of makerere university termed the stand taken by Sylvia Tamale over the proposed bill as Unafrican. Many university dons wondered whether Dr. Sylvia Tamale as eeducated as she is and as experienced as she could support such a weird act of homosexuality. Dr. Sylvia Tamale is a lecturer at Makerere university faculty of law and has been a prominent figure in the university especially in drafting the Makerere university sexual harassment policy. Dr. pr. Martin Ssempa; a chief architect of the anti-homosexuality bill wondered why Sylvia Tamale crafts policies that protects girl child at the university but is opposed to the anti-homosexuality bill which brings into effect the protection of the boy child too.

On the panel of discussants was Mr. Stephen langa of Family Life policy Network, Hon. David Bahati; the mover of the bill in parliament, Dr. oloka onyango, Retired major Mr. Rubaramira, and Dr. Sylvia Tamale. When asked whether she supports homosexuality or not, Dr. Sylvia Tamale tactfully said neither of the above but she supports human rights. "so long as they dont affect anyone," said Sylvia Tamale. It was obvious from the floor of house that most of the members detested homosexuality and were highly in support of the bill. Dr. Martin Ssempa on his arrival at the venue received a tumultuous welcome gesturing that the momentum of the debate in favor of the bill had gained ground. Giggles and mimics could be heard allover.

Major Rubaramira; one of those opposed to the anti-homosexuality bill said that being many doesnt mean you are right. He warned that the law may be enacted but still have serious implications and tomorrow we cry for its removal.

The highly heated debate refused to end even after it had ended. Many inquisitive students engaged in a serious debate outside the auditorium for more than an hour drawing more insights from the debate. Mr. Stephen Langa from Family Life Network noted that most of this systems in the world have their roots in the bible. "Constitutions are a biblical concept - read Leviticus, the three arms of the government are a biblical concept," said Mr. Stephen Lwanga.