i just read through quite an interesting Oprah show. (since i'm in the office all day and i can't actually watch these shows on TV. hurray Oprah.com!)
it's today's show, actually, featuring some gay people's experiences coming out and the ignorance they've encountered in their countries. it's amazing how homosexuality is viewed and treated in such hostile ways. we're talking about life in prison, lashing, stoning, lynching, "honor killing", beheading, etc. what the fuck is wrong with this world that people still can't accept diversity? i mean, to call homosexuality an abomination and punishable by death? "look, he's gay. let's gather a mob and kill him." isn't that just a wee bit backwards? and totally ironic? i don't see how homosexuality is a crime while killing someone isn't.
i'm going to say, for the record, that i believe a lot of societies in this world are very, very backwards and completely ignorant. i recognize how pompous and "American" my view is, but i also know that i'm right.
i'm not saying that this gay "issue" doesn't exist in America. i am very aware of what is going on. as much as the economy sucks balls right now, i still feel grateful to be living in a society that is constantly fighting for equality. there are still plenty of close-minded simpletons out and about, but at least here we punish murderers...
ignorance is so last summer.
cheers.
16 years ago
2 comments:
I've lived and traveled in countries where being gay can be a trigger for a dishonor killing. It's not just females who are at risk.
And I think the Indian prince has a lot of integrity and is very brave for outing himself.
Ellen R. Sheeley, Author
"Reclaiming Honor in Jordan"
You write very well.
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