BruceVC Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-25329065 Seriously WTF The Indian supreme court has now passed a law that criminalizes consensual same sex. They have based it on a 150 year old colonial law that states " a same-sex relationship is an "unnatural offence" and punishable by a 10-year jail term" I hope the Indian parliament overturns this as I think this an egregious violation of the humans rights and dignity of India's gay population. The Indian supreme court should be embarrassed and ashamed by this ruling IMO it demonstrates more Homophobia than what the Russians did recently with there anti-homophobic laws "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
PK htiw klaw eriF Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 I misread it as Indiana criminalizes same-sex. I need sleep. 1 "Akiva Goldsman and Alex Kurtzman run the 21st century version of MK ULTRA." - majestic "you're a damned filthy lying robot and you deserve to die and burn in hell." - Bartimaeus "Without individual thinking you can't notice the plot holes." - InsaneCommander "Just feed off the suffering of gamers." - Malcador "You are calling my taste crap." -Hurlshort "thankfully it seems like the creators like Hungary less this time around." - Sarex "Don't forget the wakame, dumbass" -Keyrock "Are you trolling or just being inadvertently nonsensical?' -Pidesco "we have already been forced to admit you are at least human" - uuuhhii "I refuse to buy from non-woke businesses" - HoonDing "feral camels are now considered a pest" - Gorth "Melkathi is known to be an overly critical grumpy person" - Melkathi "Oddly enough Sanderson was a lot more direct despite being a Mormon" - Zoraptor "I found it greatly disturbing to scroll through my cartoon's halfing selection of genitalias." - Wormerine "I love cheese despite the pain and carnage." - ShadySands
BruceVC Posted December 11, 2013 Author Posted December 11, 2013 I misread it as Indiana criminalizes same-sex. I need sleep. ....that was good "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Orogun01 Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 So they're going to lock up gay people on a single sex institution for years and hope that they reform? 9 I'd say the answer to that question is kind of like the answer to "who's the sucker in this poker game?"* *If you can't tell, it's you.
BruceVC Posted December 11, 2013 Author Posted December 11, 2013 So they're going to lock up gay people on a single sex institution for years and hope that they reform? That was very clever and an absolutely astute observation, nice one "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Meshugger Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 Are they going to deploy a team of highly specialized police officers in every city, eagerily inspecting every suspective anus-activity? Yeah, sounds totally reasonable. "Some men see things as they are and say why?""I dream things that never were and say why not?"- George Bernard Shaw"Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man."- Friedrich Nietzsche "The amount of energy necessary to refute bull**** is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it." - Some guy
HoonDing Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 Blame the Brits. The ending of the words is ALMSIVI.
Walsingham Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 Blame the Brits. Don't look at me. I interpret our cultural dislike of sex to include any interest in where other people want their junk to go, provided both parties are consenting. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
Zoraptor Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 Technically India undecriminalised gay sex rather than banned it, since they ruled that the old colonial era law was still in force, and courts cannot make law. Now awaiting people pouring Indonesian curries (mmm Rendang) down the drain in protest in NYC instead of Latvian vodka. 1
Walsingham Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 I saw this photo on the BBC. Anyone else see a bunch of flamboyant shrieking fellows wearing bright and ornate clothing? 3 "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
AGX-17 Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 (edited) "ctrl+f 'obyknven' 0 of 0" Well, this thread was a wash. Oh yeah, primitive third worlders (what you gonna do 'bout it, Hindustan? Well? Yeah, that's what I thought.) are primitive and morally/ethically bankrupt and all that jazz. Edited December 12, 2013 by AGX-17
PK htiw klaw eriF Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 I saw this photo on the BBC. Anyone else see a bunch of flamboyant shrieking fellows wearing bright and ornate clothing? Shh. We don't want them to know how stupid they look. "Akiva Goldsman and Alex Kurtzman run the 21st century version of MK ULTRA." - majestic "you're a damned filthy lying robot and you deserve to die and burn in hell." - Bartimaeus "Without individual thinking you can't notice the plot holes." - InsaneCommander "Just feed off the suffering of gamers." - Malcador "You are calling my taste crap." -Hurlshort "thankfully it seems like the creators like Hungary less this time around." - Sarex "Don't forget the wakame, dumbass" -Keyrock "Are you trolling or just being inadvertently nonsensical?' -Pidesco "we have already been forced to admit you are at least human" - uuuhhii "I refuse to buy from non-woke businesses" - HoonDing "feral camels are now considered a pest" - Gorth "Melkathi is known to be an overly critical grumpy person" - Melkathi "Oddly enough Sanderson was a lot more direct despite being a Mormon" - Zoraptor "I found it greatly disturbing to scroll through my cartoon's halfing selection of genitalias." - Wormerine "I love cheese despite the pain and carnage." - ShadySands
obyknven Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 I saw this photo on the BBC. Anyone else see a bunch of flamboyant shrieking fellows wearing bright and ornate clothing? Shh. We don't want them to know how stupid they look. I think, local forum members don't known too how racist they look.
Wolfenbarg Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 India needs a hobby. They have plenty of hobbies. They make more movies than anyone else in the world. Though I guess making the same movie 900 times in a year might leave you needing a hobby... Maybe they'll come up with a new plot for their movies. Something that isn't a musical love story... Nah, that'd be crazy. A proud day to be Indian indeed.
BruceVC Posted December 12, 2013 Author Posted December 12, 2013 Guys one more important point from me on this topic. I agree with the sentiment from some that they won't actually enforce this law or be able to police it but that's not the point. This law will lead to discrimination against the gay community in India from homophobic people as a certain perspective has now been legalised that "your lifestyle is unnatural". That's the biggest risk. We really need all societies in our modern world to respect the rights and dignity of all minority groups What disappointments me the most is the lack of empathy from groups of people that were victims of historical discrimination and are now quite happy to pass laws that discriminate against other minority groups. We also see this in certain African countries that have criminalised homosexuality 1 "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Leferd Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 Kinda ironic that the Archbishop of Mumbai essentially stated that being homosexual is not a sin. The Catholic Church being the progressive voice here. 3 "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle
Nepenthe Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 So they're going to lock up gay people on a single sex institution for years and hope that they reform? "That'll teach 'em!" ... wait... You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions
BruceVC Posted December 12, 2013 Author Posted December 12, 2013 Kinda ironic that the Archbishop of Mumbai essentially stated that being homosexual is not a sin. The Catholic Church being the progressive voice here. That is interesting. As I mentioned before what is also important to note about this Indian development is this legal decision is not the view of the Indian government but rather judges in the supreme court. So I'm hopeful that this will be overturned, its the only humane and reasonable thing to do "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Nepenthe Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 In this case, legislated, not overturned. /stickler You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions
BruceVC Posted December 12, 2013 Author Posted December 12, 2013 In this case, legislated, not overturned. /stickler I don't get this lawyer talk Nep What is it called if a decision by a supreme court gets nullified by the sitting government? "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Walsingham Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 I saw this photo on the BBC. Anyone else see a bunch of flamboyant shrieking fellows wearing bright and ornate clothing? Shh. We don't want them to know how stupid they look. I think, local forum members don't known too how racist they look. As if normal Indian wear that sort of thing all the time. You don't turn up to an anti-gay rally wearing what appears to be an embroidered shirt with pearls on it. "It wasn't lies. It was just... bull****"." -Elwood Blues tarna's dead; processing... complete. Disappointed by Universe. RIP Hades/Sand/etc. Here's hoping your next alt has a harp.
Kroney Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 I've never really understood why people get so upset about where other people stick their bits. OK, if the other person is screaming "No" and hitting me, then I can understood third parties getting all prissy and judgemental over it. If, on the other hand, the other person is being welcoming, or at least not actively resisting, then I can't really see what the problem is. It's not like I'm doing it the street. Well, not always. I guess in some ways it's lucky that there are people who're so concerned over my morality that they're willing to march up and down a street with a placard, but I'll admit that it leaves me somewhat bemused. Surely we should be more concerned that people aren't getting my bits put in them without their consent rather than what bits that person owns? I dunno, I just can't help but think people might have their priorities wrong. I don't really understand why that chap with the orange turban and the FABULOUS shirt is so concerned over the fact that Deepak down the street gets drunk sometimes and puts his bits in Sanjay instead of Sunitha. Nobody's telling Mr Orange Turban that he has to put his bits in Sanjay too, if he doesn't want to. 1 Dirty deeds done cheap.
JFSOCC Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 India needs a hobby. they just lost one. 2 Remember: Argue the point, not the person. Remain polite and constructive. Friendly forums have friendly debate. There's no shame in being wrong. If you don't have something to add, don't post for the sake of it. And don't be afraid to post thoughts you are uncertain about, that's what discussion is for.---Pet threads, everyone has them. I love imagining Gods, Monsters, Factions and Weapons.
Nepenthe Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 In this case, legislated, not overturned. /stickler I don't get this lawyer talk Nep What is it called if a decision by a supreme court gets nullified by the sitting government? Dictatorship. 1 You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions
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