Intolerance of intolerance is not the same as other forms of intolerance. It’s something we need to actively engage in. When someone’s a bigot it’s not OK. They’re not “entitled to their opinion” – their opinion breeds an environment where stuff like this is OK…

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh says he will ‘cut off the head’ of any homosexual caught in his country. Addressing supporters at the end of his meet the farmers tour Sunday, Jammeh also ordered any hotel or motel housing homosexuals to close down, adding that owners of such facilities would also be in trouble. He said the Gambia was a country of believers, indicating that no sinful and immoral act as homosexual would be tolerated in the country. He warned all homosexuals in the country to leave, noting that a legislation ‘stricter than those in Iran’ concerning the vice would be introduced soon. (from Towleroad)

And this tragic story…

Two Indian women whose families had tried to break up their relationship set themselves on fire in what police describe as an apparent suicide.

The charred bodies of Christy Jayanthi Malar, 38, and her partner identified only as Rukmani, 40, were discovered Saturday in the home of one of the women in the town of Sathangadu.

Police said it appeared the women died in an embrace.

Both women were in opposite-sex marriages in what some LGBT activists say is common among Indian gays who must fight laws against homosexuality and pressure from families. (from 365gay)

Thanks to Joe. My. God. for making me notice those stories.

Guys… Be proud of who you are, and make sure your elected leaders stand up against stuff like this.

Hint: Republicans don’t stand up for gay rights… If you’re a gay Republican you’ve got problems. Your argument that the Republicans are more fiscally responsible hasn’t been true for decades. Republicans are the party of hatred and most of it is aimed at gay people these days. So “Gay Republican” = “Self Hating Fag”…