The United Kingdom has been sending home gay refugees to their home countries because, officials argue, if they would just be more “discreet” about their same-sex loving, they wouldn’t be hunted down through the streets, raped, and strung up from a tree. At least two refugees disagree, and they’re heading to the Supreme Court to make their case.
Gay asylum campaigners argue that the UK frequently tells gay asylum seekers that they can return to homophobic countries if they are “discreet” or relocate. The two cases will be heard separately over three days. The Cameroonian man is appealing against a tribunal decision which could he could be sent home despite being attacked after he was seen kissing his partner. The Iranian man was told by a tribunal that he must expect persecution for his homosexuality and could avoid it by being discreet.
If only Arizona’s non-whites were given the same advice: If you just stop looking like an illegal immigrant, you’ve got nothing to worry about.
Andrew
It’s true, and this is an argument I hear commonly from the right, — it is easier to hide your sexuality than your race, for instance.
For a matter of time.
Denying yourself love, or even just being honest, — sex as well, for the rest of your life isn’t exactly what I would call a choice.
Hilarious
No hateful comments towards the homophobes that said this? Can’t say I’m surprised.
Alex
Might be an obvious point, but since when was not being gay, let alone pretending, a cast-iron defence against homophobia? All it takes is for an angry prick to think you’re gay.