Singapore libraries to destroy copies of gay penguin book

[Morakot]

Singapore libraries to destroy copies of gay penguin book

Row erupts as information minister backs decision to pulp all copies of book about male penguin couple following complaints

Associated Press theguardian.com, Saturday 12 July 2014 13.50 BST

State-run libraries in Singapore have deemed a children's book about two male penguins raising a baby chick inappropriate and are to destroy all copies following complaints the content was against the city-state's family values. The country's information minister Yaacob Ibrahim has said he supports the decision to pulp all copies of the book along with two other titles after the National Library Board (NLB), which runs 26 public libraries in Singapore, pulled them from the shelves.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/12/singapore-libraries-pull-gay-penguin-book

[ClutchClark]

What do Singaporeans have against penguins?

[saakura]

Duh. As if children who read that book would have suddenly turned gay. This will only spread more ignorance.

[kurnell]

You learn something new everyday. Who would have thought penguins could be gay??

[sustento]

You learn something new everyday. Who would have thought penguins could be gay??

Not only gay but foster parents too!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_and_Silo

[nottocus]

Good one….they shouldn't be encouraging homosexuality.

[rhythmworx]

I guess they don't watch the adventures of Captain Pugwash over there either?

[JoeThePoster]

The tuxedos gave the game away I guess.

[sustento]

Good one….they shouldn't be encouraging homosexuality.

Can you tell me what the results would be were they to 'encourage' homosexuality? Would people who were previously straight suddenly decide to turn gay?

Can you see any circumstances where, after reading a book about penguins, you would suddenly decide to become gay?

Have you ever taken any classes in logic? If so you ought to ask for your money back.

Edited July 12, 2014 by sustento

[ClutchClark]

Singapores information minister Yaacob Ibrahim? Sounds more Irish than Asian.

[sustento]

Singapores information minister Yaacob Ibrahim? Sounds more Irish than Asian.

Really? Yaacob Ibrahim is Irish? Might be an idea to read up on the history of Singapore...

[nottocus]

Good one….they shouldn't be encouraging homosexuality.

Can you tell me what the results would be were they to 'encourage' homosexuality? Would people who were previously straight suddenly decide to turn gay?

Can you see any circumstances where, after reading a book about penguins, you would suddenly decide to become gay?

Have you ever taken any classes in logic? If so you ought to ask for your money back.

Best to get the message across that homosexuality isn't right.

By allowing books with gay messages to kids then there is the risk that kids grow up thinking it is OK.

[saakura]

Good one.they shouldn't be encouraging homosexuality.

Can you tell me what the results would be were they to 'encourage' homosexuality? Would people who were previously straight suddenly decide to turn gay?

Can you see any circumstances where, after reading a book about penguins, you would suddenly decide to become gay?

Have you ever taken any classes in logic? If so you ought to ask for your money back.

Best to get the message across that homosexuality isn't right.

By allowing books with gay messages to kids then there is the risk that kids grow up thinking it is OK.

The kind of ridicule, discrimination and oppression that they have to go through in real life, i dont think anyone will decide to turn gay after reading a book. On the other hand, it may help children in understanding that gays are people who are just born that way and not as a lifestyle choice.

[Morakot]

Best to get the message across that homosexuality isn't right.

By allowing books with gay messages to kids then there is the risk that kids grow up thinking it is OK.

Who are you to judge what is right or wrong for each and everyone walking this earth?

[soihok]

For those that don't know, its illegal to engage in Homosexual activities in Singapore.

Yet prostitution is legal.

Not that the two are remotely connected.

Far from it.

There are some strange rules there.

[Jingthing]

Good one….they shouldn't be encouraging homosexuality.

Can you tell me what the results would be were they to 'encourage' homosexuality? Would people who were previously straight suddenly decide to turn gay?

Can you see any circumstances where, after reading a book about penguins, you would suddenly decide to become gay?

Have you ever taken any classes in logic? If so you ought to ask for your money back.

Best to get the message across that homosexuality isn't right.

By allowing books with gay messages to kids then there is the risk that kids grow up thinking it is OK.

What a horrible thing if kids don't grow to be anti-gay bigots and that the kids that ARE going to be gay feel that they won't be hated by their societies (such feelings lead to high rates of SUICIDE among gay youth).

[soihok]

He might be a Singaporean law maker

[sustento]

Good one….they shouldn't be encouraging homosexuality.

Can you tell me what the results would be were they to 'encourage' homosexuality? Would people who were previously straight suddenly decide to turn gay?

Can you see any circumstances where, after reading a book about penguins, you would suddenly decide to become gay?

Have you ever taken any classes in logic? If so you ought to ask for your money back.

Best to get the message across that homosexuality isn't right.

By allowing books with gay messages to kids then there is the risk that kids grow up thinking it is OK.

In what way is it not right?