Wrong to say old exco promoted lesbianism and homosexuality

Wrong to say old exco promoted lesbianism and homosexuality

AFTER reading yesterday's article, 'Lawyer's key role in Aware coup', I have to disagree with the statement that the old Aware exco promoted lesbianism and homosexuality in Singapore because it showed the film Spider Lilies at a charity gala. Such a statement is absurd.

If that was the case, then MediaCorp and other television networks promote terrorism and crime with the programmes they broadcast.

I have watched Spider Lilies, but that does not mean I am encouraged to be a gay. I have many gay and lesbian friends. I do not detest them because I know they have their reasons for being what they are. Again, having gay and lesbian friends does not mean I am encouraged to be a gay.

Showing movies like Spider Lilies will help us understand why some turn to lesbianism or homosexuality. We should find ways to help them instead of criticising or condemning them.

It is important that Singapore becomes more open about all issues, including lesbianism and homosexuality. Being open to such issues does not mean we are promoting lesbianism and homosexuality. Also, respecting lesbianism and homosexuality is not the same as promoting or supporting them.

Ace Kindred Cheong

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