RadioIsOurs 13,876 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 http://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/new-rules-singapore-will-restrict-annual-gay-rights-gathering-n670931 "Singapore posted new public speaking rules on Friday, clarifying that foreign companies and individuals need a permit to sponsor or take part in certain events, in an amendment that will restrict foreign support for an annual gay-rights gathering. The rally has been held since 2009 under conservative Singapore's stringent public assembly laws at a Speakers' Corner in a downtown square, where Singaporeans can speak their mind without a permit. Even for Singaporeans, however, there are limits on what they can say on some issues, such as ethnicity and religion. The government of the multi-ethnic island is sensitive about anything that it thinks could upset social harmony. "The government's position has always been that foreign entities should not interfere in our domestic issues, especially those of a political or controversial nature," the ministry said. Sex between two men is illegal in Singapore and punishable with up to two years in prison, though the law is rarely enforced. The law, which dates back to the island's colonial period, makes no mention of lesbians. This year, Singapore organizers of the musical "Les Miserables" cut a scene in which two male actors kiss after complaints from the public." This is so sad... My cuntry is going backwards Gaga save us! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioIsOurs 13,876 Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 And just to let you know how horrible this country is, recently a school boy committed suicide due to bad grades and disappointment from parents, and this is what his weeping mother has to say: "I only ask for 70 marks, I don't expect you to get 80 marks." Tragic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayonetta 9,844 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I grew up in Singapore so this is really disappointing to hear Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Judas 4,106 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Im sorry I can relate with my floppy country too but its not like we cant speak on the topic in public 2 minutes ago, RainbowBlonde said: And just to let you know how horrible this country is, recently a school boy committed suicide due to bad grades and disappointment from parents, and this is what his weeping mother has to say: "I only ask for 70 marks, I don't expect you to get 80 marks." Tragic. Omfg its the same situation here too, just last week a boy from my Uni hung himself because he was abut to be detained. And he was only 18. I seriously don't understand what there Asian countries want. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioIsOurs 13,876 Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 Just now, vrajesh said: Im sorry I can relate with my floppy country too but its not like we cant speak on the topic in public Omfg its the same situation here too, just last week a boy from my Uni hung himself because he was abut to be detained. And he was only 18. I seriously don't understand what there Asian countries want. Obviously the asian lifestyle and society cannot keep up with the age of the internet because youths who have connection to the rest of the world would obviously prefer their values. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANZ 4,380 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Asian countries are surprisingly closed minded about LGBT subjects tbh My Favs = Lady Gaga, Janet Jackson, Ricky Martin, AKB48 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeka 12,372 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 12 minutes ago, AKB48 said: Asian countries are surprisingly closed minded about LGBT subjects tbh It isn't that surprising, if you're up to date on their cultures. But it is surprising for everyone else, though. Most Japanese see homosexuality as a phase in youth (this is up until recently), Malaysian youth can be sent to conversion camps, etc. I think it's the mix of a lot of monotheistic religions in Asia. The far east is affected by Christianity, while malysia, taiwan, and areas closer to the middle east are more affected by Hinduism and Islam. And Buddhism is popular all over such countries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hades 27,980 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 This is disgusting. Here i thought Russia was closed minded but there are worse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANZ 4,380 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 28 minutes ago, Seeka said: It isn't that surprising, if you're up to date on their cultures. But it is surprising for everyone else, though. Most Japanese see homosexuality as a phase in youth (this is up until recently), Malaysian youth can be sent to conversion camps, etc. I think it's the mix of a lot of monotheistic religions in Asia. The far east is affected by Christianity, while malysia, taiwan, and areas closer to the middle east are more affected by Hinduism and Islam. And Buddhism is popular all over such countries. don't forget south korea, probably the most homophobic developed asian country with christianity as the the dominant religion, and yet their male idols like super junior are always touching and kissing each other, like what? mmmmhhhhh My Favs = Lady Gaga, Janet Jackson, Ricky Martin, AKB48 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeka 12,372 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 6 minutes ago, AKB48 said: don't forget south korea, probably the most homophobic developed asian country with christianity as the the dominant religion, and yet their male idols like super junior are always touching and kissing each other, like what? mmmmhhhhh I didn't know about South horea's homophobia... hmmm... It's weird. It could be like Japan. Where homosexual relationships between two men in media may have been made to cater to women. There is also the fact, while Japan and South Korea are homophobic, that doesn't stop these super close male friendships from developing. Like the reason why we have ho yay (unintentional homoeroticism) in a lot of East Asian oriented media I think, is because men are literally this close and just barely hit the boundary before gayness. It can't be just that it's just in the media. There has to be some truth in television. It also seems weird to Americans to, i think, where if two men are too affectionate with each other and not being bro-like, they're immediately called gay. It's so weird. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naor Daniel 937 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 If she's releasing now and overshadows gaga I will hate her for the rest of my life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioIsOurs 13,876 Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 2 hours ago, Naor Daniel said: If she's releasing now and overshadows gaga I will hate her for the rest of my life. Singapore? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkchylde 14,857 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 40 minutes ago, RainbowBlonde said: Singapore? stop ha from her #1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeahDave 17 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 omg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Boo Boo 203 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Malaysia ha impact A dolla makes me holla!💰💵💸 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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