The authority decided to destroy three books depicting many variable forms of family. The decision triggered heated debate and an online petition collecting thousands of signatures to save the books.
To me, it is extreme to decide to pulp the gay-themed books. It reflects the government's strong attitude towards LGBTs, which it insists counters Singapore's traditional family values. Oh... It is surprising for a liberated and progressive country like Singapore, with equality is guaranteed to everyone (well at least in the national pledge). So this "everyone" does not include LGBTs? Here we go again..
It is relieving and moving that a lot of people participated in a peaceful rally against the authority's decision. The movement is called Pink Dots. The event is held annually in a park, and the number of the supporters increased and the pink dots they hold now looks like a pink whale covering the whole venue.
However, Singapore is a conservative society, surprisingly, with 80% of its citizens against gay marriage according to BBC. There seems to be a social divide among the people.
What is the point of criticising who loves whom? Why are some people engaged so much in intruding into someone else's private life? If you believe in something, then go ahead, but don't impose the same belief to others. You won't like it if someone imposes you on something that you do not believe. "I respect your thoughts, so you respect mine, too, as long as it doesn't do any harm to anyone". Isn't it as simple as that?
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