How do Singaporeans Feel about the Gay Sex Ban? [Street Interview] | ASIAN BOSS

As a socially conservative country, Singapore has numerous restrictions on the rights of the same-sex couples, from not being able to adopt children to being unable to get married. But one legal statute has been causing quite a stir recently. Singapore’s top court is now deliberating a challenge to overturn Article 377A, which prohibits sexual activity between consenting gay men, but allows sexual activity between lesbian women. And the challenge has once again ignited discussions on the place of the LGBT community in Singapore. But how do ordinary Singaporeans feel about this legal challenge, and on same-sex relationships in general? We hit the streets to find out more.
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[@grandexandi]

I burst out laughing when that guy said he wasn't against gay sex, he was against PREMARITAL gay sex. I mean, really, I never thought I'd hear such a thing.

[@feena9241]

"Singapore has many restrictions on the rights of same-sex couples, .... not beeing able to get married.."

[@crastipeter]

the mere fact that a lot of straight men are still against gay men loving each other but act supportive when lesbians do it (primarily as a platform of their own arousal) is just so extremely pathetic

[@brinda6018]

I’m really quite happy as a singaporean that Asian boss is covering Singapore a lot more recently! Glad to know that it’s not just China, Japan and Korea

[@yurie.channel]

I guess singapore doesnt mind scissoring but no sword fighting.

[@keys2467]

I like how the woman in the red shirt with flowers expressed her opinions, very well spoken.

[@HeroOfJusticeYT]

How exactly is this law gonna stop gay guys from doing the hokie pokie?

[@SuperErmacX]

I can just see the next protest sign: "SinGAYpore"

[@whatblank4157]

me: I need to finish my papers by tonight-

[@wilowwells]

Stay out of the personal affairs of two consenting adults. What the hell is wrong with people?

[@icantthinkrightnow736]

"but if you see a guy holding hands with another guy, it seems a bit weird."

[@jfh-mn9bq]

“they must get married first” -> the law prohibits exactly that 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@hwaiting6759]

"I agree with that to a certain extent..."

[@Crit-Multiplier]

"you may not be able to understand them but you can still respect them."

[@llamaliammm]

That fellow who said gay men can have sex only when married. Lmao sure guve us gay marriage... all the better lol

[@ChristopherRoma9]

Older Singaporean Woman:

[@senrenceshakespeare2851]

But lesbians are allowed?? And who made that law? Men? Straight men???😂 😂 So stupid la. Memers, let's do our job 😂

[@SadhuBiochemist]

There is a difference between conservative wisdom and conservative stupidity.

[@tommer5696]

I'm sorry but those two guys who say they must be married to have sex just made me cringe

[@niteguyz]

Lady in red flowery blouse succinctly made several salient points. Very knowledgeable, well delivered