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	GAY IN IRAN

merrie

9-25-2007 7:58 PM

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gay, lesbian, human rights, iran

merrie says:

It was about three years ago we decided that since nobody was hearing our voices, we should announce our existence and make our presence felt

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9-25-2007 10:02 PM

ReverendMarkCom

But there are no gays in Iran!

9-30-2007 11:59 AM

debbyski

And the above article proves why Reverend!

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