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Wild that there are people who take enough time out of their day to pass laws against it.

I only ever think of gay men when I’m made aware that some countries have laws against them. Otherwise I’m never aware of any “public displays” because I don’t care what boys are doing with their mates.

Yes, I feel the same. And the same can be said for those who are unwilling to repeal remaining laws. It is disturbing that MPs in Singapore regularly refer to Section 377A of the Singapore Penal Code as "dead letter". If it is truly dead letter, why not skip lunch, and repeal it?

> It is disturbing that MPs in Singapore regularly refer to Section 377A of the Singapore Penal Code as "dead letter". If it is truly dead letter, why not skip lunch, and repeal it?

The PAP needs to keep their Christian vote.

When you wrote "bridge", I assume you meant either the "Johor–Singapore Causeway" [1] or "Malaysia–Singapore Second Link" [2]. There are two bridges that connect Singapore to another country -- both lead to Malaysia.

Are you familiar with LBGT rights in Malaysia? Just a quick look at the Wiki page [3] says: <<Penalty: Up to 20 years imprisonment with caning, fines, and deportation. Muslim citizens may be charged in Islamic court. Vigilante executions and beatings are also tolerated.>> That doesn't sound like a good place for LGBT people.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johor%E2%80%93Singapore_Causew...

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia%E2%80%93Singapore_Sec...

[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Malaysia

Gee, I dunno, probably the same reason everybody else insists on the right to exist?

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