Nicole Seah Facebook Comments on Section 377A (26 Apr 2011)

14,327

Sign in or sign up now!

Uploaded by DiarySG on Apr 26, 2011

My brief take on the 377A Penal Code
by Nicole Seah (佘雪玲) on Tuesday, 26 April 2011 at 16.46

A number of people have asked me about my stand on Penal Code 377A which criminalises homosexuality, because of the current situation with Vincent SDP.

My personal take on this is very clear. But it is not in line with many parties' stances apart from SDP, because it is a touchy topic. Singaporeans should ask themselves this - Regardless of whether you are homophobic or otherwise, do you think it is right to say that these people have committed a crime, being who they are? Do you think that we need a law to cast a darker shadow over the way they live, in ADDITION to the current stigma that is already prevalent throughout society?

Many have argued that passing such a law will dilute the nuclear family unit. As I mentioned before, reality is not as simple as rhetoric. Item A will give you Item B in a mathematics formula, but reality is such that there are so many other factors at play.

Think about it.

So what is eroding the fabric of society? Is 377A even as big a problem as it is made out to be?

Single mums not being entitled to benefits that nuclear family units have, which may partially contribute to hindering their child's upward mobility in comparison to kids who grow up with better resources. Low-income families, having to wait for 8 months before getting a rental flat in Dakota Crescent, because there is no space and flats originally set aside for low-income families are being leased out to foreigners at a $1500 profit. Exorbitant housing prices, which are deterring young couples from settling down. Bureaucratic red tape and demand outstripping supply that makes it frustrating for young couples to apply for a flat to settle down. I personally know of a couple who had to go through 7 rounds of rejection before getting a flat.

Whether you are a diehard supporter of the current Penal code, or if you buy into the argument that repealing this code will have a direct causal effect to erode the fabric of society, do take some time to think about what you have observed around you as a Singaporean over the past few years.

PAP, don't engage in smear tactics: SDP chief Chee
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/singaporescene/pap-team-questions-sdp-candidat...

TODAY: PAP's statement on Wijeysingha disappointing
http://www.todayonline.com/Voices/EDC110426-0000212/PAPs-statement-on-Wijeysi...

Disgust and loathing in Singapore: Siew Kum Hong (Nominated Member of Parliament (Jan 2007 to July 2009)
http://siewkumhong.blogspot.com/2011/04/disgust-and-loathing-in-singapore.html

Mr Brown: The New Paper sinks to a new low, even by their standards
http://www.mrbrown.com/blog/2011/04/the-new-paper-sinks-to-a-new-low-even-by-...

SINGAPOREANS OUTRAGED BY VIVIAN'S DIRTY TRICKS
http://satayclub.net/2011/04/singaporeans-outraged-by-vivians-dirty-tricks/

Please direct comments to Nicole Seah's Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/nicoleseahnsp/posts/182610165122884?notif_t=share_com...

Category:

News & Politics

License:

Standard YouTube License

9 likes, 1 dislikes

Uploader Comments (DiarySG)

Thanks Nicole. You, NSP & your FB fans prevented PAP from using smear tactics, gutter politics, character assasination etc. PAP really has lost their moral compass. We should really stick to the pressing national issues. I redirected any potential comments on my YouTube to your FaceBook by adding the links.

DiarySG 10 months ago 8
Please direct comments to Nicole Seah's Facebook.

Links on this video's description.

DiarySG 10 months ago

Top Comments

wah lao. cna cmi. nicole seah didnt say that repeal 377a = dilute family unit. she said OTHER people said so, and QUESTIONED such a simple logic. cna, seriously, u call yourself reporters?????? epic fail

goldedblue 9 months ago 7

see all

Video Responses

This video is a response to Over 1000 Facebook users like Nicole Seah's views on Section 377A (26 Apr 2011)

see all

All Comments (9)

Singapore TV station only talk good about the ruling party. Dat's why for the last 6 years I only glued myself to the computer.

singcocktalksong 9 months ago
PAP play dirty again... typical

Ardent321 9 months ago
HEY MEDIA PEOPLE, COME JOIN THE OPPOSITION VOICE AGAINST PAP!

A FREE PRESS!

makpuki99 9 months ago
wow, i don't know Singapore is run by the Taliban. look at all the developed nation, spore.

jojoinhere 10 months ago
Singapore is Asia's new gay capital

Google the above and the answer is clear...

rainman2108 10 months ago