Love is Love

I’m glad and relieved! During the National Day Rally on 21st August 2022, Singapore’s Prime Minister announced that the government will repeal Section 377A! Homosexuality has been a long-standing issue, and this historic news is a huge win for the LGBTQ+ community.

Many years ago when Pink Dot Singapore was in its first few years, I asked a friend if he was going.

He shared that he was just about to donate towards Pink Dot when a friend asked him, “Would you support Pink Dot if your child was gay?”

He revealed that question made him pause and think about whether he should support Pink Dot because apparently it’s one thing to support others yet another when it directly affects him or his family.

I didn’t say anything then but I do wonder to this date what I could or should have said.

Perhaps I should have asked: “Do you think being LGBT is a choice?” and left it as it was.

Maybe I could invite him to consider: “The same reasons you would support Pink Dot would be the reasons you would support your child.”

Or maybe something more vague like: “Love is love. Does it matter?”

Would your stance be different outwardly (others) vs internally (at home)? What would you have said? Do you identify as an ally? Do you proactively educate yourself on how to be one?

Written: 7 August 2022