This petition is aimed at the African countries, who, based on proselytizing US Christians, are passing laws to jail homosexuals and anyone who supports them leading to violence and fear. We are Americans who believe in basic freedom and justice for all.
"U.S. President Barack Obama's initiative to promote the rights of homosexuals has been rebuffed in Africa, where Uganda is also considering a draconian law carrying penalties of up to life imprisonment for certain gay acts. Many Africans believe homosexuality is an evil import from the West.
However, the U.S. ambassador to Nigeria, James F. Entwistle, on a recent radio program assured Nigerians that the United States would not be cutting aid because of the new anti-gay law." From Associated Press.