Homosexuality has been and still is a subject of great dispute in Singapore, as to whether it is ethical to accept it as a part of existance. Homosexuals would describe it as a way of life. It is a natural tendency for them to be attracted to and having sex with people of their own gender.
But it is not so with other parties. Having sex with partners of the same gender is heavily frowned upon by conservative individuals and the Singaporean government. These parties consider homosexuality as immoral and the ban on gay sex (the 377A penal code) by the government has been done to protect the morality of the country. An appeal to repeal this ban on gay sex has been going on for some time. Homosexuals have appealed that they too have the rights to enjoy sexual pleasures.
Homosexuality can have its good and bad points. For instance, one pro is that it is widely accepted all over the world, especially in Western countries. If Singapore repeals it’s ban on gay sex, many gay clubs, hotels and other attractions can be opened up. This results in the attraction of tourists into the country and thus improves the economy of Singapore. At the same time it would give a brand to Singapore as one of the more socially advancing contries of the world. Of, course the risk in legalising gay sex is the risk of spoiling the image of "good morals" that Singapore currently portrays to the world.
One con for homosexuals is the low status that they get in society. Many conservatives will consider them as outsiders or immoral people, because in many traditions and religions, homosexuality is considered a sin. Homosexuals find it hard to blend in with the society because people tend to judge them unjustly. Conservative parents are worried that homosexuality will have an impact on their straight children when the children interact with gay children at school and outside.
Another con for the homosexuals is the increasing chance of transmitting AIDS and STD’s, (although they can be transmitted through unprotected sex in general), gay sex actually increases the chances of transmitting these diseases. According to a survey done by Mr.John.R.Diggs, gay sex increases risk of STD’s, mental disorders, physical injuries and even a shorter life span.
Homosexuality helps the world and economy in some ways, but at the same time it is quite repugnant to many straight people. I would consider homosexuality a curse because it is something quite unaccepted or unwillingly accepted in today’s society.
