We’re living in a time of unprecedented acceptance, both at home and abroad. But we’re still a long way off from the goal.
That is made all too clear in the below video, which asks people around the world what they would do if their child was gay.
The good news? The majority of the answers are spot-on — “I’d accept him,” “I’d tell him I love him,” ect. We especially love the outlook of the straight, older Irish fellow.
But then there are the answers like “I would take him to the doctor,” or worse, “I would kill him.”
How about we take this to the next level?
Our newsletter is like a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.
We bet you can guess which parts of the world where those ideas still have roots.
Also, if the guy in the image above is really looking to settle down and start a family, he can call us whenever he wants.
Watch below:
Mili Raki?
You would kill him? Sweetie, kill those roots first. #unbeweaveable
Glücklich
An all-male military school run by Catholics would straighten ’em right out!
Ann Stevens
My step-daughter is gay. She’s happy. We’re happy tbat she’s happy. Not an issue!
Fredrick Bertz
I wonder where this was filmed. I can tell that it was outside of a mosque.
Cynthia Gilletti
Love is love.
brianrio66
What is shocking?, – the European’s are all sensible and accepting and the Muslim nation people not at all. Does that “shock” anyone? I’m a Democrat but totally agree with the Republicans on the whole refugee issue, – the whole Middle East, with the exception of Israel, is a complete shit show, sooo let’s let them all into our country to bring on their fucked up beliefs.
LubbockGayMale
Remind me to avoid the UAE!
Joseph T.D. Anaya
At least The majority were welcoming and there was only one person suggesting murder, that has to be an improvement.
Glücklich
@LubbockGayMale:
Dubai’s not terrible. It’s the most permissive of the Emirates, and it’s mostly Brits and Americans but one is expected to behave one’s self. I haven’t been since I’ve been married, and I’d love for my husband to see it aside from the airport, but it’s a crap shoot as to how a visit together would pan out, e.g. avoiding it during holy days, getting separate hotel rooms, etc. And like Vegas, a little Dubai goes a long way.
Judy Rae Jackson
My only child was murdered in 1999. He was 17. If he were still here, it wouldn’t matter if he was gay, straight or sideways.
K Patrick McCarthy
Of course the nice moderate Muslim would kill her child.
moldisdelicious
i HATE videos like this because they already have an agenda as it is where they’re basically trying to make certain places seem more or less homophobic than others.
silveroracle
I expected the Scandinavian countries to be accepting.
I was really surprised about Russia considering their anti-gay laws. I watched the documentary is Reggie Yates over in Russia and it was quite scary.
alphacentauri
@brianrio66: Well said. People from the Middle east who are not Christian should not be allowed to be “refugees” or “migrants”.
James
@Glücklich: The priests in a catholic school would probably molest him.
enlightenone
I wonder what the expectant murderess would do if her son was a murderer?
Captain Obvious
Keep spreading the “sexual fluidity” revolution. The idea that it’s a choice and the kids chose wrong will certainly help the situation.
Daggerman
..some people are so tragically deluded—one say’s I’d take him/her to the Doctor! What on earth makes them think they would have the answer??? I cannot believe that anyone would say anything other than, “I love you and so what, as long as you’re happy, and you want to be gay.” Really some humans are truly defective and should not have children!
Ethan O'Connor
Sorry not sorry but that Uae girl was just a horrible human being
And btw you’re hair was horrible
alphacentauri
@Captain Obvious: What sexual fluidity revolution? The only people who are sort of sexually fluid-which isn’t a choice at all, are bisexual people.
john.k
@Fredrick Bertz: I think it was Istanbul.
footwork61
These hypothetical questions rarely elicit a realistic response. Most people, for better or worse, answer in a way to project the person they wish they were rather than who they really are. For instance, when asked about how they would respond in a dangerous situation, the vast majority of people respond that they would act courageously and heroically. We know that the majority in fact do not do so.
bobbibubbi
You know what the most outrageous thing is? She’s sitting there with her head uncovered and hair dyed in a predominantly Muslim country. If I were there, my immediate follow up question would have been: What about if your daughter was raped and therefore not a virgin and therefore “unfit” for marriage? Would you stone her to death in a mercy killing? To which this “modern” gal looks like she would surely answer “no”. Then I’d like to her to consolidate the two scenarios in her head and if she couldn’t I’d ask her right to her face, “Do you know that you’re a complete idiot?”
1EqualityUSA
The man towards the end of the film affirmed what his female companion said, all the while, shaking his head, “No.” Conflicted response?