Salt * Wet * Fish

Hot off the Newpapers, the reporters asked asked similar tough questions to the new WP candidates. Some replies were rather general, but I guess it only short blurbs so there not much space to really give a full reply. But some replies was quite well-thought and well said. Anyway, one of the answers that I am particular interested is the gay question.

# Q If your son told you one day he was gay, what would you do?

# Mr Yaw: There would definitely be silence at first. I’d need to absorb the shock. But then, I’d tell him: ‘Son, I know you know best.’

# Mr Tan: I would accept it. In any case, I shouldn’t be shocked if he is my son. I am not a blind parent.

# Ms Lee: I would accept it because I encourage diversity. To me, it is just another sexual orientation and it is nothing to be ashamed of.

Read the rest here:
(http://newpaper.asia1.com.sg/news/story/0,4136,105602,00.html?)

The Newpaper, 7th Apr 2006 (or so), interview with PAP candidates

Q. Is Singapore ready for a gay MP?

Dr Fatimah Lateef: It is up to the people to elect one. That way, we
will know if Singaporeans are ready.

Mr Liang Eng Hwa: Definitely not. We still hold Asian values. I don’t
think representing the younger generation is just about addressing the
gay issue. Personally, I don’t think homosexuality is a right value.

Mr Alvin Yeo: The PAP looks for substance but is also sensitive to the
feelings of the people.

The Newpaper 24 March 2006, interview with PAP candidates

Q: Last year, the application to hold Nation.05, a National Day party for gay people, was rejected as contrary to public interests. Do you think it was a right decision?

Dr Lim: I haven’t watched Brokeback Mountain yet! But seriously, I’m a doctor and I do not think that homosexuality is natural. If my son told me one day he is gay, I will honestly be upset. But I won’t condemn it. We need to study the deeper underlying issues involved.

Mr Zaqy: From a religious standpoint, I believe it was a right decision. But I do have acquaintances who are gay.

Ms Phua: I am not in favour of homosexuality but sexual orientation is an individual decision.

Read Yawnie’s First 3 PAP newbies don’t deserve the gay vote