Nigeria has passed a bill banning the practice of same-sex marriage and same-sex relationships. The bill means that Britain’s threat to withhold all aid from nations who violate gay rights will be enacted. The consequences for being caught committing homosexual acts can range from a 10-year imprisonment sentence, for ‘accomplices’, to a 14-year sentence, for the ‘criminals’ themselves.

“I think it’s a little extreme and unnecessary,” sophomore Gabi Montes DeOca said. “It’s not like it’s something they are trying to rebel against and if they want to like the same sex they can.”

Homosexuality is prohibited in the majority of African nations.

“Do not get tempted into that [homosexuality] madness. You are young people. If you go in that direction, we will punish you severely. It is condemned by nature. It is condemned by insects and that is why I have said they are worse than pigs and dog,” Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe said about the issue.

Many students find this bill to be an act against the human race.

“It’s not fair that they take away human rights and discriminate people on sexual preference. People should have the right to be gay if they want to, “ senior Bryan Harrod said.