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U.S. Embassy In Iraq Condemns Killings Of Gays And ‘Emos’ | Responding to reports that gay men and “emos” — men who dress in tight T-shirts and skinny jeans — are being hunted and killed in Iraq, the U.S. embassy has issued a statement condemning the attacks. Embassy spokesman Michael McClellan wrote, “Along with the Embassy, the U.S. Department of State strongly condemns the recent violence and killings in Iraq by groups who appear to be targeting individuals based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or personal expression. These acts of intolerance should have no place in any society.