Letter on deportation
16 Nov 2009, 03:41
Minivan News
Dear Editor,
The Islamic Foundation has called for the deportation of Maryam Omidi alleging she is a supporter of gay rights.
There are gay couples coming to Maldives for honeymoon’s and romantic holidays. Do we then have a box to tick in the immigration form asking the sexuality of each visitor in the Maldives.
I find Ms. Omidi to be a great editor and one who will instill great journalistic knowledge in writers like Shazra and Naish. I also find Minivannews to be the most balanced news source in Maldives although they lack the quantity of a Haveeru or TVM.
True democracy is having differences of opinion and being able to accept those varying opinions. Are we saying Islam and democracy cannot co-exist in our society? Those that are too backward for democracy should be given civil education options.
Regards,
Anonymous
The Islamic Foundation has called for the deportation of Maryam Omidi alleging she is a supporter of gay rights.
There are gay couples coming to Maldives for honeymoon’s and romantic holidays. Do we then have a box to tick in the immigration form asking the sexuality of each visitor in the Maldives.
I find Ms. Omidi to be a great editor and one who will instill great journalistic knowledge in writers like Shazra and Naish. I also find Minivannews to be the most balanced news source in Maldives although they lack the quantity of a Haveeru or TVM.
True democracy is having differences of opinion and being able to accept those varying opinions. Are we saying Islam and democracy cannot co-exist in our society? Those that are too backward for democracy should be given civil education options.
Regards,
Anonymous
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