Libyan leader Gaddafi files motion to partition Switzerland at UN

[Martinus]

We leave Latin American governments free to oppress their own gays.

Actually, Latin America has a surprisingly mixed/complex record on gay rights. In some countries it is surprisingly progressive (for example, recently Cuba).

[Sheilbh]

Actually, Latin America has a surprisingly mixed/complex record on gay rights. In some countries it is surprisingly progressive (for example, recently Cuba).

I don't know that it is that surprising that it's mixed.  Some countries are more conservative (in many ways) others are not too far from where Spain or Portugal are on gay rights.