Nicole Seah
My brief take on the 377A Penal Code
A number of people have asked me about my stand on Penal Code
377A which criminalises homosexuality, because of the current
situation with Vincent SDP.
My personal take on this is very clear. But it is not in line with
many parties’ stances apart from SDP, because
it is a touchy topic. Singaporeans should ask themselves this –
Regardless of whether you are homophobic or otherwise, do you think
it is right to say that these people have committed a crime, being
who they are? Do you think that we need a law to cast a darker
shadow over the way they live, in ADDITION to
the current stigma that is already prevalent throughout
society?
Many have argued that passing such a law will dilute the nuclear
family unit. As I mentioned before, reality is not as simple as
rhetoric. Item A will give you Item B in a mathematics formula, but
reality is such that there are so many other factors at play.
Think about it.
So what is eroding the fabric of society? Is 377A even as big a
problem as it is made out to be?
Single mums not being entitled to benefits that nuclear family
units have, which may partially contribute to hindering their
child’s upward mobility in comparison to kids who grow up with
better resources. Low-income families, having to wait for 8 months
before getting a rental flat in Dakota Crescent, because there is
no space and flats originally set aside for low-income families are
being leased out to foreigners at a $1500 profit. Exorbitant
housing prices, which are deterring young couples from settling
down. Bureaucratic red tape and demand outstripping supply that
makes it frustrating for young couples to apply for a flat to
settle down. I personally know of a couple who had to go through 7
rounds of rejection before getting a flat.
Whether you are a diehard supporter of the current Penal code, or
if you buy into the argument that repealing this code will have a
direct causal effect to erode the fabric of society, do take some
time to think about what you have observed around you as a
Singaporean over the past few years.
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