July 24, 2014 | Sex & Society

Commonwealth Games opens with gay kiss

 
Openly gay actor John Barrowman made the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow one to remember. He gave a big ol' smooch to another man!
 
The Games are the world’s third largest multi-sports tournament, with 53 nations that once comprised the British Empire competing. The kiss is very symbolic because 42 of the 53 countries competing at these games actually criminalize homosexuality. This includes some of the world's most homophobic nations like Uganda, Nigeria, Brunei and Jamaica, that have kept anti-sodomy laws from the old colony days on the books.
 
But the mother country has moved on: the UK does recognize same-sex marriage and Scotland is also funding a Pride House to support LGBTI sports during the games.
 
Ugandan gay activist Edwin Sesange described the kiss as "inspirational," saying that "now we need others to follow."
 
Hmmm, if Barrowman is handing out kisses ...

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