Homosexuality

[cluelessmom]

ks2me:

We will have to agree to disagree here....

I totally agree Wat abt u?

Let me post an old news fr Reuters:
(Reuters) - Singapore's powerful former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, acknowledging the view that some people are genetically destined to be homosexual, has questioned the city-state's ban on sex between men.

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\"If in fact it is true, and I have asked doctors this, that you are genetically born a homosexual -- because that's the nature of the genetic random transmission of genes -- you can't help it. So why should we criminalize it?\" Monday's Straits Times, a pro-government daily, quoted Lee as saying.

Under Singapore law, a man who is found to have committed an act of \"gross indecency\" with another man can be jailed for up to two years, though prosecutions are rare.

But Lee -- who remains the most powerful minister in the cabinet of his son, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong -- said Singapore should not actively pursue homosexuals who engage in sex.

Lee said that while homosexuality was not widely accepted in Singapore, authorities must take a pragmatic approach.

\"Let's not go around like this moral police ... barging into people's rooms. That's not our business,\" he told a weekend meeting with the youth wing of the People's Action Party, Singapore's ruling political party.

In November, the Ministry of Home Affairs said it was considering decriminalizing oral and anal sex between consenting heterosexual adults, but not between homosexuals.

The authorities have banned gay festivals and censored gay films, saying homosexuality should not be advocated as a lifestyle. But, despite the official ban on gay sex, Singapore has a thriving gay scene.

Lee's comments come at a time when many groups, such as Singapore's Law Society, are clamoring for a review of the laws against homosexual sex, which they view as outdated and archaic.

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And perhaps from a neutral source like WikiAnswers (tho some may beg to differ)

Is homosexuality a result of nature or nurture?
Some differing opinions:
Science is coming up with new theories every day in regards to the issue of gender identity and sexual orientation, but most likely a persons sexual orientation is a complex combination of both nature and nurture. Many scientists believe sexual orientation is perhaps due in part to evironment (primarily during fetal development.) Sexual orientation may also be determined in part by genetics, hormone levels.

There are different opinions about the subject, but I say homosexuality is a choice that is made by the individual.

Correction: Opinions are not needed here. There is strong evidence that it is both ways.

This is highly debated, but there is strong evidence to prove that it is biological (or natural, genetic).

Could be either or both, depending on the person.

I rest my case. Let's all agree to disagree :celebrate:

[corneyAmber]

Why bring in LKY? Is he an expert in this area? :?


Honestly, he does not have to care, only if it becomes a problem.

[cluelessmom]

The relevance? Simply becuz I believe a man of his stature, position and prominence wld not make such statements lightly to the press and must have consulted and verified with doctors/experts as well as careful consideration on the impact on our social fabric.


Of course u r free to make ur own judgement on tat and disagree…peace

[Muffins]

kiasimom:

Muffins:

Hi Kiasimom, I have actually had two experiences with these types of people, in p5, and in p6, but I still do not think that we should discriminate people due to the fact that they like people of the same gender. You should just decide on whether you are comfortable with them being your friends or not, and explain to them. Just my 2 cents worth.

Exactly. I feel we should not discriminate them. It is their personal choice.

Yeah...

[corneyAmber]

cluelessmom:

The relevance? Simply becuz I believe a man of his stature, position and prominence wld not make such statements lightly to the press and must have consulted and verified with doctors/experts as well as careful consideration on the impact on our social fabric.


Of course u r free to make ur own judgement on tat and disagree....peace

On the contrary, I thought his speech was relevant after I read the details but I am sure we both caught different nuances from his speech.

[Muffins]

I mean, look at Adam Lambert... He is so famous because of this, his albums are really selling! His voice is good too....

[corneyAmber]

Muffins:

I mean, look at Adam Lambert... He is so famous because of this, his albums are really selling! His voice is good too....

This is precisely the wrong reasons to reach out to youngsters like you!! :roll:

[Muffins]

Well, yeah, that is true, but I'm just saying.... :imsorry:

[cluelessmom]

ks2me:

Muffins:

I mean, look at Adam Lambert... He is so famous because of this, his albums are really selling! His voice is good too....

This is precisely the wrong reasons to reach out to youngsters like you!! :roll:

He isn't famous becuz of this, more like infamous I think :lol: ..... Seriously, I wld think tat he is famous becuz many people recognized tat he really has great vocals and are moved by his rendition of songs esp. mad world. In fact, if more people were willing to shed their prejuduices and appreciate his vocals alone and not wat he represent, I think he wld have won more votes and fans. I think he just wan to be truthful to himself and it's not fair to demand him to deny or hide his obvious talent becuz of his sexual orientation......

[corneyAmber]

Muffins:

Well, yeah, that is true, but I'm just saying.... :imsorry:

It's not your fault Muffin, you are at the receiving end of such information, you just need to apply discretion. Young people today find all ways to stay in the limelight, look at the boomz girl, a good example and all the nude photos kids are willing to put on Internet shamelessly, plus all the willing tender grasses. Same for homosexuality. If you mix with the wrong company, it may become something cool eventually if you don't insist in your mind that it is truly unnatural, not to mention illegal.