Re: Gays in Pakistan
Well it exists in all societies and it is hardly an open phenomenon in Pakistan. I mean even in the article most were planning to get married even if they continue things on the side. If that is the case only family can really do something about it.
What would not be such a good idea? Is to round up all the gays/lesbians you know lock them in a house and execute them. Why? Firstly, they are also human and secondly many are talented in their field and contribute to society so by doing that you are reducing productivity of your society. Also you are assuming things about a group of people which may not be true. In my class the smartest and nicest guy is a gay guy who is very involved in charity and part of amnesty international. In 2010 when there were floods in Pakistan he helped fundraise money through amnesty international for flood victims in Pakistan. he didn’t think at the time that this is a country where people who are similar to me may be persecuted. When people think of a gay person in Pakistan they think of a fashion designer who speaks weirdly or a hijra type person when reality may be quite different. They can look and talk exactly like you and can come from all fields of life from medical, engineering, legal, business and creative fields. You can be against their actions but it is important not to target the individual person.