The local United Arab Emirates Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual Rights group have been having a very interesting debate with Jalal BinThaneya (@Binthaneya), a prominent Emirati activist for the mentally and physically disabled, on Twitter today.
Interesting until accusations of spreading HIV everywhere and the like broke out, I mean. The debate has been about, well, being gay and Muslim in the UAE, and you can imagine which side of the discussion BinThaneya falls down on. UAELGBTR, who have added a rainbow to the UAE coat of arms to create their logo, are a courageous bunch if there ever was, even while anonymous.
Interesting until accusations of spreading HIV everywhere and the like broke out, I mean. The debate has been about, well, being gay and Muslim in the UAE, and you can imagine which side of the discussion BinThaneya falls down on. UAELGBTR, who have added a rainbow to the UAE coat of arms to create their logo, are a courageous bunch if there ever was, even while anonymous.
