Sen. Ted Cruz is making common cause with actor George Clooney, known for his liberal brand of politics, in calling for an economic boycott of Brunei after the Southeast Asian country approved a measure that would make gay sex and adultery punishable by stoning.
“Here are words I’ve never said before: I agree with George Clooney. Brunei’s laws criminalizing homosexuality — and imposing capital punishment — are immoral, barbaric & inhumane. We should stand united in condemning them & not give our $$ to those who perpetuate oppression,” tweeted Cruz, a Texas Repubican and runner-up in the 2016 GOP presidential nominating race.
Here are words I’ve never said before: I agree with George Clooney. Brunei’s laws criminalizing homosexuality — and imposing capital punishment — are immoral, barbaric & inhumane. We should stand united in condemning them & not give our $$ to those who perpetuate oppression. https://t.co/eipC9MiQOk
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) March 29, 2019
In an op-ed published on Deadline Friday, the actor condemned the Bruneian government for approving the measure. The new policy, which is set to be fully implemented nationwide on April 3, will allow law enforcement officials to stone and whip individuals to death who are convicted of engaging in gay sex or committing adultery.
“Let that sink in. In the onslaught of news where we see the world backsliding into authoritarianism this stands alone,” Clooney said in the piece.
Clooney then called for a full-scale boycott of Brunei, saying that no person who believes in tolerance should allow their money to go straight into the regime’s pockets.
