Definitely no holiday destination for gay people. I would never give my money to people who would put me and my comrades in prison. Leave Turkey out of the EU!
So sad to see this in a country that I love. There are bad people living everywhere and hate crimes as well... Hopefully things get better with time....
Alan Turing was not an LGBTQ hero, he was a gay man hero. As a gay man (non-LBSGMSFTI nonsense), I admire the work that Mr. Turing did. It's too bad the outcome was so tragic for him.
Parkroyal Pickering Hotel Apologises after Rejecting Same-sex Wedding Celebration
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/parkroyal-collection-pickering-apology-same-sex-couple-wedding-celebration-2762451
There appears to be a rising tide of homophobia, fueled by right-wing politicians and media outlets that see it as a populist move.
Thanks to Trump and creeps like him. But hopefully, karma will be served.
Boycott Brunei along with Nigeria, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Guyana, Malaysia, Malawi, Tonga, Somalia, and Libya. Give no support or recognize them in any form if they can't change their laws and allow equal rights to all.
Governments have been turning their heads because of the power, money, and oil some of these countries have. People need to push their governments harder for equality for all. The systemic homophobia in these regions of the world must stop.
Some things are self evident. One of those things is that no government has the right to incarcerate anyone for private activities that do not threaten the rights of others. To keep 377 on the books in Sg means that the government reserves the right to do so. It's a travesty and the affected people of Sg have been patient for way too long. Even LKY was sympathetic toward the end of his life, when he no longer had control of the government. Whether the majority of people agree with the law or not is irrelevant. The tyranny of the majority is still a tyranny.
We gays need to be more patient with the conservatives forces in Sg. According to this survey "In 2013, about 18% of respondents aged 20 to 24 felt that gay sex was not wrong. 5 years on, over 40% of the cohort, now aged 25 to 28, felt the same way."
Read more at https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-society-still-largely-conservative-but-becoming-more-liberal-on-gay-rights-ips
Below contains more pictures of the recent Pink Dot:
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pink-dot-377a-pap-mp-henry-kwek-wp-jamus-lim-lgbtq-community-2755476
This news about neighboring Thailand may pave the way for gays in Sg:
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thailand-mulling-new-law-allowing-same-sex-civil-partnerships
Do not change the film, Disney! If a country doesn't want to show a film then stop all films sent to that country. We need to stand up to countries that want to live in the past and not be a positive force in everyone's life.
Just because countries like this are making poor judgment calls; the rest of the world shouldn't be going along with it.
Some places take a lot longer to realize that people have individual opinions of what is acceptable in life. To be forced into having a blind belief just because a "leader" or government says so is primitive and oppressive these days. Some day these governments who claim their religion or "ideals" don't respect other's opinions will learn, but it takes time.
Religion is the poison of society!
How sad for them that another country feels its good to accept all people no matter what they believe. Love is love hopefully someday these people will be more open and accepting of ALL people. We can only hope.
Churches, mostly from the US, have changed many African countries into this Homophobic insanity. There is big money among the churches set aside to infiltrate African countries, and help invoke anti-gay laws, and "convert" these people to the way of the "lord". What a bunch of BS! Tax the hell out of ALL religious establishments. That will help slow them down on screwing with peoples' cultures and lives. Governments around the world need to work harder to push religion or its influence out of government. I know it will be tough, but religion is a determinant to a healthy society. We need to surgically remove them much like you would remove malignant tumors. OK, I will get back off the soap box now.
Look at readers comments here:
https://www.seneweb.com/news/Societe/agression-d-rsquo-un-presume-homosexuel-_n_379391.html
Definitely not gay-supportive, but totally opposed to this violence and the underlying islamic manipulation.
If you are a gay man dont travel to parts of the world like this. You risk your life doing so.... hopefully someday they will change to be accepting of ALL people no matter who they love. I wish him well.
i think that if the event just for dancing and music, then you are not realistic
there must be diversity events because people came to Bangkok/Thailand was not for one day only in majority.
its look like you make generalitization that all gays just for dancing
as i met gay from europe.
Here there must be facilitator for many purpose of visit.
if you see realistic and deep understanding, the events is not for solely dancing.
but thankful event that why you gay should give honor, and giving to society. be aware
two things in her son's letter that were very painful for mum
"mum, I wish I died the day I was born so that I didn't create all the social issues for you."
"Had I been born a disable child you would have loved and protected me every day, but because I was born gay you could have never forgiven for that"
Yeah Singapore is always on top as usual. Keep up the great work. By the way I read something very interesting about men health https://www.dtapclinic.com/mens-health/ and wanted to share. Hope it will help. Cheers!
Baby Steps....Baby Steps. Open-mindedness is something that doesn't come easy in a traditional society. Kudos to the people of Vietnam for trying to make a difference in their future for the LGBT community!!!!
Visas: la justice hongkongaise donne raison à un couple de lesbiennes
https://fr.news.yahoo.com/visas-justice-hongkongaise-donne-raison-à-couple-lesbiennes-062247357.html
I don't see a problem here as only the upper torsos of both men were showing so there is no nudity involved and it was only "implied" sex. But it was gay so they want to probably make an example of the two by drawing it out into the public by fining and imprisoning these guys to show how perverted same-sex couples act. If this had happened to a heterosexual couple it wouldn't go any farther more than likely.
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