Social networks in Iran have been flooded with compromising footage featuring several known ultra-conservative officials engaging in homosexual activities. While homosexuality is punishable by death in Iran, the Iranian regime has attempted to deny the videos and cover up the scandals. We spoke to a former religious authority who says authorities are trying to “save face” by refuting the wave of videos.
They could just be intolerant bigots. There are any number of reasons someone might hate someone, and the logic of “they must just be gay” doesn’t really work for other types of bigotry and racism.
So I’m not secretly black deep down inside? Damn.