Comments on: Turkey’s (First?) Gay Honor Killing Puts Dad on Trial For Killing Gay Son

By: Gene

Gene — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 22:48:27 +0000

I said that too!! He was just adorable! I hate that this happened to him.

By: kayla

kayla — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 02:23:51 +0000

@justiceontherocks: No, I’m not an expert on Turkey. But I know it’s not some Islamic backwater like some of the comments would have you think. It’s a very cosmopolitan country, or at least that’s the impression I got, especially in Istanbul…Most women wear absolutely no covering and look like they could be walking down any street in New York…Same for the men. American music, movie are taking hold! It’s got beautiful hotels and parks, just a beautiful place (of course there are more rural areas with backward thinking people, like any other country)…that’s all I was trying to say, maybe I went overboard…sorry!

By: justiceontherocks

justiceontherocks — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 01:39:10 +0000

@kayla: You went to turkey so you’re an expert on the nation? No sale.

By: kayla

kayla — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 01:10:39 +0000

Some of you people are so very ignorant, sometimes…As someone who’s actually visited Turkey (and Greece), let me just say that Turkey is a very progressive country. If all the Muslim countries were like Turkey, we would not have half the problems we have as far as radical Islam. Turkey is a secular country (not as liberal as Europe, but getting there), women are not allowed to cover their heads in most public institutions….The military is tasked with preserving the SECULAR Constitution and would NEVER allow an Islamist to take power, they would be KILLED….This is very, very rare incident in Turkey. The father was obviously a religious fanatic, but this has nothing to do with all Turks….Just as the whackjob in Arizona who shot the Congress woman and killed that innocent little girl is not the fault of all Americans….Muslims are human beings too, and sometimes they do horrible things…Just like other human beings…Stop lumping all Muslims together!! The Turkish people are beautiful, welcoming and cosmopolitan!!

There’s a thriving gay nightlife in Istanbul!!

By: Jay

Jay — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:41:06 +0000

@IncendiaryFairy @Incendiary Fairy:

Wow. Way to show the world we’re all just a bunch of bigots as well.

Istanbul is actually pretty liberal. I mean come on, one of the biggest celebrities is a transwoman — Bulent Ersoy. Technically Turkey isn’t a Muslim country. Also, I don’t think Islam factors into this as much as we like to assume. (Why do people always hate on Islam, have you really never met gay muslims? Theres lots.) Anyways, his dad was probably from rural Turkey; it was most likely just cultural differences. A tragic and pointless way to resolve them. However, I’m sure its happened in the US as well.

Furthermore, when the article says “first honor killing” is it only referring to that of a gay man? Or just in general? The truth is, this is definitely not the first.

I hate that queerty always represents other countries and cultures so negatively. We’re not so perfect ourselves, lets not forget this.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:13:40 +0000

It’s not our place to judge other countries. The US going around and judging the policies of other countries, saying they are not democratic enough, don’t respect women enough or do this or that is just another form of Imperialism. His father will be judged in the Turkish court system.

By: thanhduyopq@yahoo.com

thanhduyopq@yahoo.com — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:38:13 +0000

oh,I’m so sorry to hear that.That’s so terrible.I can’t believe that he was killed by his own father.I don’t know what he had thought before he shot his son.I don’t want to say but he is really ruthless!There is nothing wrong with being gay.I’m also a college gay student from Vietnam (of course I don’t let other people know that) and I’m very happy to be a part of the society.About the murder,his father should be sent to the jail and stay there forever.
Thank guys for reading this comments.

By: dana

dana — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:10:36 +0000

hi…please stop that stupid things he was hot its true…but why u havent speak about that stupid father who kill his son cos he is gay ,i dont understand why should muslim accept ,lair,stel,killing,hiting…..etc. but they are not accept gay ? im so sad and im one of those gays who fled from iraq and now i live in europ…thanks

By: Bayonet

Bayonet — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:38:56 +0000

Let´s bomb Turkey.

By: Incendiary Fairy

Incendiary Fairy — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:55:47 +0000

If your feathers are easily ruffled, go ahead and skip this comment.

a) The term “fundamentalist Islam” is redundant. FUCK Islam, period.

b) The family members responsible for the death threats, as well as the scumbag “local prosecutor,” need to be shot. Better yet, they should be sodomized repeatedly, then shot.

c) Yes, Ahmet was FUCKING SEXY. The fact that he was a homo activist in such a conservative, theocratic shit pit of a country makes him even more hot. Wimpy PC faggots: Fuck off. You know you’d hit it, and were he alive, I’m sure Ahmet would be flattered by such a compiment.

Between this, the executions in Iran, and the recent Uganda bullshit, I’m at a loss.
I sincerely hope to one day witness the demise of primitive, religious, heteronormative societies.

By: The Artist

The Artist — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:26:28 +0000

I have to agree, he was hot!!!!!

By: dontblamemeivotedforhillary

dontblamemeivotedforhillary — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:44:30 +0000

Agreed: HOT! Fucking Religion!

By: StudSlut

StudSlut — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:07:44 +0000

Umm, GoGoGod has a point. Sad and tragic story this is, but the guy was still hot.

By: edgyguy1426

edgyguy1426 — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:47:57 +0000

Maybe GoGoGod has that disorder where he can’t filter things from his brain to his mouth before they come tumbling out, inappropriately and moronically…

By: B Damion

B Damion — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:34:32 +0000

God. Sometimes I think that as an american gay man. I am somewhat
spoiled. Because the gays out there in foreign countries are still fighting much much harder to stay alive. And all I do is bitch bitch bitch about everything under the son. This is a horrible story. Hopefully someone comes out of this situtation a better person or a changed for the better person. My heart goes out to his partner.

By: Kieran

Kieran — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:09:39 +0000

“Honor” ofcourse, should be in quotes. There was nothing “honorable” about this murder. The crime was cowardly, evil and nauseating. Turkey wants to someday become a member of the European Community of nations. It will be interesting to see how she prosecutes this case. I’m sure Europe will be watching.

By: andy_d

andy_d — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:25:51 +0000

My thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Can. I sincerely hope that those responsible, directly or indirectly, for Mr. Yaldiz’ murder are brought to justice quickly.

By: imwithstupid

imwithstupid — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:36:58 +0000

Turkey is pretty liberal for gays, and I’m surprised that there’s such a thing as honor killing for gay men.

@GOGOGOD. You’re AN hero. You’re like a gay feral child. I love to know you and be your best friend. Mmmwahhh.

By: Mykel

Mykel — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:28:00 +0000

@GOGOGOD: He’s hot??? Is that all you came away with from this article? Not only was he murdered for being gay, he was gunned down by his own father! There is such pain and tragedy in this story, but you focus on his appearance. How sad for you.

By: GoGoGod

GoGoGod — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:08:45 +0000

no. 3,
Why, u mean to tell me u didnt think he was hot? Please dude, ur the one whos blind and stupid then.

By: lolstupid

lolstupid — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:06:34 +0000

@GoGoGod: Your comment is so fucking vain and stupid.

By: GoGoGod

GoGoGod — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:17:00 +0000

Is that him in the photo? Damm he was hot.

By: scott ny'er

scott ny'er — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:03:44 +0000

Terrible.