MP Bahati fires back at Donors

Ugandan Legislator David Bahati, who drew up the anti-homosexual bill 2009 has fired back to donors with a message that the future of Uganda will not be put at risk because of putting aid into the game.

"We are not going to yield to any international pressure – we cannot allow people to play with the future of our children and put aid into the game. We are not in the trade of values. We need mutual respect." Bahati said.

More than 95% of Ugandans, according to the Steadman survey do not support homosexuality and over 80 countries in the world criminalize homosexual relationships.

Bahati’s message comes as an addition to Ethic and Integrity Minister’s statement that it is an opportunity for Uganda to provide leadership where it matters most. “So we are here to see a piece of legislation that will not only define what the country stands for, but provide leadership around the world." Hon. Nsaba Buturo Said.

In Entebbe last week, 200 religious leaders, under the powerful umbrella group Inter-Religious Council of Uganda, demanded that diplomatic ties be severed with "ungodly" donor countries, including the UK, Sweden and Canada, who are "bent on forcing homosexuality on Ugandans".
Sheikh Multah Bukenya, a Tabliq cleric, also added his voice saying, "It is the work of the community to put an end to bad practices like homosexuality."

A hateful campaign has and is still running in major publications in the world in on the internet through blogs to misrepresent and demonize our legislative effort to protect our children from Pedophiles, prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS as well as defend the traditional African family from the evil of homosexuality.

Democratic countries of the west should be respectful enough to allow Ugandan democratic and legislation process to take place and go on without foreign interference. Uganda is a sovereign country with a right to make laws independently.

Homosexuality is an abomination in Africa, especially Uganda and not a human right.