Larry Lamont and Jerry Slater (L) take part in a symbolic same-sex marriage outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Scotland February 4, 2014. Scotland voted on Tuesday to allow same-sex marriages, becoming the 17th country to give the green light t
Larry Lamont and Jerry Slater (L) take part in a symbolic same-sex marriage outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Scotland February 4, 2014. Scotland voted on Tuesday to allow same-sex marriages, becoming the 17th country to give the green light to gay marriages and paving the way for the first wedding ceremonies later this year. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

A ballot initiative in California proposed by a lawyer would surely incur the ire of the gay, lesbian and LGBT communities in the state. That’s because Matt McLaughlin proposes to shoot in the head all gays who engage in anal sex or sodomy.

He also proposes to impose a fine of up to $1 million on anyone who disseminates propaganda or materials about sodomy, plus jail of up to 10 years and being banned for life from entering California, reports WCPO.

Because McLaughlin paid $200 fee for the filing of the ballot proposal titled “Sodomite Suppression Act,” the initiative, under California law, must go to Attorney General Kamala Harris who must prepare a title and summary and then submit it to the Secretary of State’s Office.

The proposal must garner at least 365,880 signatures within 90 days for it to be included in the 2016 state ballot.

Despite what many perceive as the outrageousness of McLaughlin’s proposal, “the proposal is almost certain to make it to the signature-gathering stage – despite the total illegality of its central goal,” reports Slate.com.

California rules does not grant the attorney general power to reject laughable proposals like the one from McLaughlin because the intention of the California Supreme Court decision was to prevent partisan attorney generals from rejecting proposals for political reasons.

California legislator, however, are debating on methods to vet crazy or murderous ballot initiatives like by increasing the filing fee. Current rules mean that California can’t stop McLaughlin’s initiative, Slate.com believes it won’t get the needed 365,880 signatures, although nothing would stop McLaughlin from trying again.

Besides California, Florida, Georgia and Oklahoma are all pushing other anti-gay measures that aim to demean and degrade gays and their families.

But Democratic Sen. Ricardo Lara, a member of California’s LGBT Caucus, said he has asked the bar association to investigate McLaughlin.

In a statement, Lara said, “I support freedom of speech, but calling for state sanctioned execution of a protected class calls into question the proponent’s character and judgment,” quotes the Sacramento Bee.

To contact the writer, email: v.hernandez@ibtimes.com.au

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