Feelin’ Good would have been Fridae’s first party in Singapore in more than a year and a half, featuring popular Australian DJ Kate Monroe.It's a shame what the police has done and just shows that Singapore still has a long way to become a "free" country.
In response to previous criticism by current Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong that Fridae’s parties “should not be targeted at gays alone” (December 2004), Feelin’ Good has been actively promoted to the mainstream public through a variety of media, including Lush 99.5FM radio and local publications IS and Juice.
“The reaction from the police has been completely unexpected,” said Dr Stuart Koe, CEO of Fridae. “Feelin’ Good is simply a party, not unlike any party held at clubs all around Singapore. There is no legal justification for what the police has done. This is yet another example of institutionalised discrimination against gays and lesbians.”
(Thanks Gaylord)
9 comments:
I agree. We have a long way to go.
Gays and lesbians are humans too. We are also citizens of Singapore. We contribute to the society. We pay taxes. We vote. We deserve the same rights.
Singapore is homophobic.
Singapore is afraid of gay activities. Hmmmm....they are more afraid of homosexuality taking over Singapore.
More homosexuals = less babies
Grow up Singapore!
I don't get it. They are afraid that the party will promote gay activities? What is so different between gay activities and normal activities by straight people? In a party, we all will drink, dance, have fun, some will pick people for sex, etc. It's a party! DUH!
I love gay activities. They are so fun.
Gay acitivities attract a lot of tourism money. Look at Mardi Gras.
Such activities do not necessarily promote gay activities. If you are not gay, such activities will never push you or influence you to take up a homosexual lifestyle.
Nanny state at work again.
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