02/15/2006
Malaysian rent boy raid: 34 men betweeen the ages of 20 and 50 years old were "caught in the act" as police in Kuala Lumpur raided illegal massage parlors that doubled as "exclusive homosexual clubs" recently. The men, which included 18 prostitutes, have been arrested and held, according to reports.
Puzzles Lounge victim Robert Perry alleges mistreatment by paramedics who arrived after the Robida attack. "In a complaint filed with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Perry says the New Bedford paramedics took too long taking him to a hospital, were physically and verbally abusive, and shared private medical information with his family without his permission. Perry, 52, of Dartmouth, is clinical services director at an ambulance service in Boston. He said in a separate complaint letter to New Bedford's mayor that he could not recall any action by an ambulance crew 'so cruel and hate-filled' in his 29 years in medicine."
New Jersey supporters of gay marriage held a "noisy and emotional" rally in a Montclair synagogue last night. Today, that state's Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a lawsuit that could result in the legalization of same-sex unions there. Rallies are expected again today in Trenton.
Same-sex couples in Canada accelerate their wedding plans for fear that new PM Stephen Harper will pull the rug from under them.
Filmmakers behind Trembling Before G-d set to release explosive film about "gay, lesbian, and transgender Muslims across the Muslim and Western worlds." Producer: "The world right now needs to understand Islam, and these are the most unlikely storytellers of Islam."
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Same-sex marriage is the law in Canada and sadly for the new PM, he will be unable to change it. No need to rush to the alter. I have lots (more) time to find a husband....anyone in the US want a Candian husband and citizenship?
Posted by: Peter | Feb 15, 2006 10:05:57 AM
Loved "Trembling Before G-d," and look forward to this one. But isn't it likely—given the carnage sparked by Muslim morons reaction to a simple cartoon—that this film is going to ignite even worse reaction in places where they are a significant part of the population?
Posted by: Leland | Feb 15, 2006 11:07:45 AM
34 men arrested while caught in the act.
18 men were prostitutes.
Which of the following is most true:
a) 14 men were having sex with 14 prostitutes. 2 men were having sex with 2 prostitutes each.
b) 15 men were having sex with 15 prostitutes. 1 man was having sex with 3 prostitutes.
c) 16 men were having sex with 16 prostitutes. 2 prostitutes were having sex with each other.
d) There is no limit.
Which is it Mathletes?
Posted by: manhattan offender | Feb 15, 2006 12:55:00 PM
Muslims will not stand for this propaganda against their way of life. The only way to protect the interest of the world is to wage war against those who wish to do us harm.
Posted by: Matthew Schooler | Feb 15, 2006 1:22:15 PM
Peter my love! (Although can't you guys invade Bermuda or one of the other old Commonwealth island nations in the Caribbean? That way you'd have a decent warm weather climate AND a greater sphere-of-influence)
Posted by: PSMike | Feb 15, 2006 2:09:56 PM
Malasia is predominantly Muslim. Is it any surprise that it's laws are so harsh, or that Gay men are unfairly targeted?
Here's another good question. The country claims a 3.6% unemployment rate(5% in the US), and 8% of citizens living below the poverty level(12% in the US). If the economy is so strong, why are there so many prostitutes? Are rentboys considered "employed", even if their trade is illegal?
Once again, Muslim countries prove to be complicated places to live.
Posted by: Jay Croce | Feb 15, 2006 2:48:17 PM
Re: Malaysia
I've been to the gay bars and clubs on the streets described in that article.
This round-up is totally despicable. It is the equivalent of raiding the Stonewall Inn.
I wouldn't call Malaysia a Muslim country anymore than I would call the U.S. a Protestant one. Well... maybe. My point is that there are large chinese minorities there, and the government is officially non-sectarian.
Posted by: Marc | Feb 15, 2006 10:22:33 PM
PSMike,
Actually, Nevis & St.Kitts had bn considered as a future Canadian colony. Not sure where those plans are now though.
~
Andy,
As per this same-sex marriage thing, remember? Prime Minister Harper will send it to a free vote to please his voters knowing full well that the law won't be changed.
Canucks are Waaay too liberal for that.
Posted by: Gilli | Feb 15, 2006 10:36:05 PM
>>It is the equivalent of raiding the Stonewall Inn.
Marc, the Stonewall didn't have whores, beds and showers. It was just a place for guys to meet and have a few beers. Nothing illegal or immoral.
The places raided were filled with people engaging in prostitution. It definitely wasn't just innocent people in a bar.
BTW... Yes I think prostitution should be legal. But it's not there.
Posted by: Jay Croce | Feb 15, 2006 10:46:57 PM
The said article in the Malaysian Star newspaper appeared on page 26, a very insignificant column that could have been easily missed if not for the fact that about 2 weeks ago a major Malay newspaper sent its reporters undercover into bathhouses and saunas to report on gay activities happening inside.
This appeared alongside similar items of interest on page 3 of its broadsheets, including pictures taken on camera handphones of men chatting each other up in towels (faces obscured of course) and some condom wrappers strewn beneath a used condom found in one of the toilets. It's amazingly sensationalistic, but enough to keep most of my friends out of the clubs and saunas for the time being for fear of a possible raid -- which lo and behold happened this week.
And I've got to take this opportunity to say that it is so hard being a gay Muslim right now, because it seems that either the West hates me for being a Muslim or that fellow Muslims hate me for being gay. Right now the closet seems like a very comfortable place to be for the time being.
Posted by: angeleto | Feb 16, 2006 2:11:52 AM
Angeleto, I think a lot of people in the US figured out, after the AIDS epidemic, that bars and bath houses were not the safest or the healthiest place to meet people. There are so many ways to make friends. Surely you can find a way to meet men that doesn't include alcohol, promiscuous sex and prostitutes. All three are prohibited by your religion.
It goes without saying that a Gay whorehouse isn't a smart place to be in a country were prostitution and homosexuality are both against the law. How can you expect to feel good about yourself, when you put yourself in such a dangerous position?
As for your religion... I think most religions are against homosexuality. If you are seeking permission from the church, you'll be in the closet a long, long time. You can either change religions, or accept the fact that you will never fit their mold. Remaining loyal to any church that condemns you for being who God made you, is not good for your soul.
Posted by: Jay Croce | Feb 16, 2006 6:03:01 AM
I AM NUDE AND HORNY YOU CAN USE AS A WHORE
BECAUSE I WANT TO BE A WHORE.
Posted by: DAVID GILMOUR | Mar 23, 2006 9:01:43 AM