i read about the recent hot discussions on gays/lesbians in singapore.

i do have something to say about this.

i do not know or read enough to say for sure if these characteristics or behaviors were herieditary and i'm not here to discuss about that. however, i do think that society should be more accepting towards them. we are in a society that judges alot, much worse back in asia! because people DO NOT know better, they tend to form perceptions relatively fast and this to me, is very unfair.

i have a good friend who is gay.

i have suspected but never asked. what's the point? it really doesn't matter. he has been a great friend to me. though, im in the west coast and he, in the east, he always makes a point to call & catch up with me. he really doesn't have to. he has an incredible life in NY, doing well and living the life. however, he always makes an effort to maintain our friendship and anytime that i needed help or if i'm in town, he makes sure i'm well taken care of.

does he make a less of a friend to me just because he's gay? ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! he is more caring, sensitive than i say, a regular guy..

gay or not gay, it doesn't make a shit difference.

i am a believer. i know that the lord doesn't encourage such behavior. i am not encouraging that. my point is that society should be more accepting towards them.

he told me before that it will be very hard to return to singapore because of his identity. that to me is a very sad thing to hear.

p/s: by the way, one evening out while having dinner in NYC, he did tell me straight in my face that he's gay and i really appreciate his honesty.