HOMOSEXUALITY - CRIME OR NOT - POINTS FOR POLITICIANS, MEDIA AND SUPREME COURT TO PONDER

HOMOSEXUALITY

CRIME OR NOT

Is Homosexuality a Crime or Not?

The possible answers could be – (1) Yes; (2) No; (3) May be; (4) Sometimes, in certain circumstances, YES &  Sometimes, in certain other circumstances, NO.

Let us all  examine these all possible answers below :

If someone with an aggressive homo-sexual instinct indulges in unnatural sexual acts – against the wishes of the victim of the same sex - it must be treated as akin to RAPE. In such cases, the answer will have to be an EMPHATIC  YES.

Yes, Homosexual acts by a sex crazy homosexual against normal, heterosexuals in a hapless, helpless position – must be treated as CRIME. 

No one can say, such things are not happening at all. Homosexuality is not the normal, socially prevalent sexual instinct and at least some Homosexuals are aggressive and do try to indulge in Homo sexual behavior in public and private places with helpless victims who do not want it.

About 40 years ago, I myself had to face one such situation. I was a young and innocent boy of about 15 years and was traveling by the first compartment behind the Coal Engine of the local train In Madras City. When the train was in Motion, one of the drivers jumped back into our compartment, sat by my side and started opening my Pant buttons and zip. He was trying to get inside and manipulate my private parts. I was too weak and too terrified to extricate myself from his hold. The next local station came and he went again into the Engine for his duties. I had no time even to zip back my pants, but got out of the compartment and ran as fast back towards the last compartment as I could. I could hear his shouts asking me to come back. This forcible homosexual assault happened to myself when I was a very young Boy. 

After that, I had been reading numerous news reports about male wardens in Boys’ hostels, indulging in such homosexual acts on boys in the hostel. The Boys become helpless and put up with these acts or run away from there. Gradually, when the Boys grow older under such circumstances, they also start doing the same to younger Boys in the same hostel. This is just like ragging. This sort of news also used to appear many times in News Papers.

How can we not call all this as NOT A CRIME AT ALL? I am sure, many readers would have read such news in many News Papers.

The shrill cries of Homosexual Groups on the streets and the sympathetic “ayes” by some sections of the Media and some Politicians are totally Blind to these realities. Homosexuality in some cases may be Genetic. I do not know if that is the correct position or not. But, it may be. I will not deny that.

But, in many cases, someone becomes a homosexual – by being subjected to forceful  homo-sexual acts by another Homo-sexual.  In other words, at least some Homosexuals are abnormally sex crazy, Just like  rapists, and they not only rape others of their own sex, but, eventually convert them also into Homosexuality. That is to say – homosexuality could be spreading – like a contagious disease to others – even if some people may be Homosexual by Birth and some may be not very sex-crazy as above.

In my view, these instances of touching the private parts of people of either their own sex or of the other sex – must merit severe punishment under RAPE LAWS. Public or private homosexual behavior – against strangers, or those unwilling, including touching private parts or kissing on lips etc , by people of same sex – must be BANNED – and treated as offences.

Boys’ Hostels are especially the Dens where Homosexuality breeds – and they must be watched much more carefully. 

The second case to examine is – where is the instance of Homosexuality not a crime? Assuming that 2 individuals are confirmed Homosexuals and have declared themselves so, will it be proper to allow them to indulge in Homosexual behavior in the privacy of their rooms. What is done in the privacy of their rooms with full mutual consent may perhaps not attract anyone’s attention. Even if it is not very acceptable to the majority of people, this will go unnoticed. So, what is even unnoticed – cannot be a crime.

But, there are angles even in this, which impinge on healthy social order. Let us say X is a Homosexual residing in Town A and has struck a relationship with Y in the same town. Let us assume, their relationship is purely their private affair, and not a crime. 

But, after some time, if X has to go away from Town A on tour or transfer or some such reason to a far away town B; will X continue relationship with Y (and if so, how, from such distance) – or, seek another partner Z in Town B. 

My strong hunch is – he will seek another partner in Town B; and for this purpose, X must do his exploration among normal heterosexual individuals, till he finds another acceptable, accepting homosexual. Now, this exploration of X for a partner among other people is what becomes nauseating and objectionable – until X finds a partner in Z.

This doesn’t usually happen in normal Heterosexual relationships. 

A wife and Husband remain wife and husband even after such transfers, even if they have to be away from each other for years. Do we not know that? Very few break their relationship and go for new partners in every town they are transferred to. 

But, this does not seem to be the case in Homosexual relationships. To me, the sexual instinct and need for a sexual partner seems much higher among Homos than Heteros. The latter will always remember their spouses and have no great sexual urgency, till they meet their spouses after a period of being away from each other. 

Not only that, a wife and husband usually will make all-out efforts to come together at some place throughout their life. This behaviour of Heteros is common knowledge. I don’t think this permanent bond exists among homos.

Therefore, these factors need to be investigated by unbiased, impartial social psychologists in India – in the best interests of heterosexuals; which when ensured, in the interests of Homosexuals too.

Some Politicians are jumping to conclusions without adequate examination of the social implications of such acts.

It is definitely not the case – that Homosexuals must be treated like criminals.They too must have respectable place in Society.

But, homosexual acts, especially towards heterosexuals must be treated as crimes. Also, the spread of Homosexuality by any Homosexual to others who are not Homos must be stopped. Public exhibition of Homosexuality in any manner must be stopped, as this itself could encourage some people to tease younger, weaker persons of the same sex with such behavior.

All this said – if some people are GENETICALLY HOMOSEXUAL – I do not know if this is so, but I do accept, it is probable – then, allowing them to have relationships of a permanent nature among themselves must be Lawful. Their relationship must not be treated as CRIME.

Simply because, some countries in the west are allowing homosexuality in an unbridled manner, without an iota of examining its roots, there is no need for India to be rushing into the same. I accept that I am certainly not the expert in the matter. I go by my personal experience and what we read in news papers at times. 

There may be Perfectly acceptable circumstances in which Homosexual relations must be accepted by all people. All I know perfectly well is – there are circumstances in which Homosexual behavior is as much a crime as RAPE.

My appeal is - the Supreme Court in its wisdom needs to consider all these aspects. Also, Indian media – visual and print both – must examine all such aspects before clamouring for doing what the west has done.

Given the choice – would you like your child to be Homo or Hetero? Think of that. Exceptions need understanding and sympathy. That is so always.

But, the whole society must not be turned into EXCEPTIONS because of misdirected sympathy.

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LGBTs-WHAT INDIAN PARLIAMENT CAN DO NOW? - INVESTIGATE FIRST, DISCUSS NEXT AND THEN LEGISLATE PLEASE

LGBT – CONTINUED

WHAT PARLIAMENT CAN DO NOW

This article is the sequel to the earlier article in this Blog on the same subject. The Supreme Court of India has rightly thrown the ball back into the Court of the Parliament where it rightly belongs - on the LGBT issue.

What the Parliament will do now - is anybody's Guess.

LGBT includes four categories of people :

Lesbian (women) :  Wikipedia says : “Lesbian is the term most widely used in the English language to describe romantic or sexual attraction between women. The word may be used as a noun, to refer to women who identify themselves or who are characterized by others as having the primary attribute of female homosexuality, or as an adjective, to describe characteristics of an object or activity related to female same-sex attraction.”

My comments : I have no great objection to Lesbianism as such. But, I strongly feel that it arises initially, out of normal sex instincts. When a young girl comes of age, sex instincts do arise in her. But, there are, many times genuine fears in aligning with a male – due to social constraints and also due to fears of pregnancy, rape etc.

Also, in certain supporting surroundings like a ladies Hostel where 2 girls are given a single room etc, when both feel sex instincts, they may initially get into what is normally called FOREPLAY in hetero sex – and enjoy it also. Since there are no side-effects in this as in hetero sex, they may get accustomed to it. Then, whenever they go out of the initial birth place of Lesbianism in them, they may start searching for lesbian partners once again.

Thus, change of rooms, change of partners may go on happening frequently in their lives. Unlike a Husband-wife relationship, where the Partners are fixed for LIFE, there is no such life-long fixation of partners. Out of sight-out of mind- find new ones – is likely to be the norm. We find placards – LOVE ISN’T A CRIME. Yes. Love is not a Crime. But, Lesbianism is not LOVE. It is Sex. It is physical attraction. But, Hetero sex has components of pure love plus physical attraction both.

A confirmed Lesbian’s search for new partners in new places does involve problems for other women who are Hetero-sexuals.  It involves unnatural , unacceptable behaviours, which are not immediately detected by the other person. But, a softer approach by the partner may turn the hetero sexual woman into Homo-Lesbian. The aggressive, LOVE-LESS, sexist approach of many Boys in current days may also turn away girls from Hetero sex into Homo-sex. Therefore, the causative factors merit great attention and perhaps, right education, inculcating respect towards other sex and mutual help, and strong sentiment against violence against women  may tend both boys and girls towards Hetero-friendships, which are socially better.

Despite this, I feel, Lesbianism is generally harmless and should not be considered a crime. My general feeling is – all ladies Hostels and such other places exclusive for women, must either have single rooms or rooms accommodating 4 or more females – but not rooms for just two females which could turn normal heterosexuals, including happily married ones into lesbianism, under the overtures of a confirmed Lesbian.

Gay (Men) : Wikipedia says : “Gay is a term that primarily refers to a homosexual person or the trait of being homosexual. The term was originally used to refer to feelings of being "carefree", "happy", or "bright and showy". The term's use as a reference to homosexuality may date as early as the late 19th century, but its use gradually increased in the 20th century.In modern English, gay has come to be used as an adjective, and as a noun, referring to the people, especially to males, and the practices and cultures associated with homosexuality.”

GAYISM is more disturbing than Lesbianism. GAYISM has been reported many times in respect of BOYS’ Hostels, where either bigger boys or the Male wardens force young, hapless, helpless boys into Gay sexual Behaviour. It was reported in the press many times and is common knowledge. This means that GAYISM – is not always a genetic Phenomenon – but is unnaturally acquired in such BOYS’ Hostels also – either from Bigger Boys or from Male wardens also. There are certain unnatural sex behaviours in GAYISM, like ANAL SEX, which may be forced on such younger Boys, by the older boys or the Male wardens, who ,when they become Bigger Boys may force other smaller Boys into it. This is happening and cannot be denied, as it has been reported frequently in the press also.

So, while part of GAY Behaviour may be Genetic – part of it is certainly acquired in such incidents. Many times, GAY BEHAVIOUR  may be  criminal behavior also, being forced on hapless, helpless younger boys, who have no one to complain to.

It is also reported in the previous article that the Government itself has told the Apex Court that there is Huge incidence of HIV among such persons.

Can the Parliament take hasty decisions based on the strident demands of LGBTs – ignoring the fact that at least a part of LGBT behavior is forced and not Genetic.

Also, I have mentioned the incident which happened in my own life in the previous article. A train driver abandoned the Engine, came into the first compartment and was trying to indulge in Gay sexual behavior with me when I was hardly 14-15 years of age. I ran away as fast as I could, at the very next station, far away from this GAY man. Therefore, based on my own personal experience, I know that GAY BEHAVIOUR does give problems to other male children – and eventually turn them also into GAY behavior.

When a confirmed GAY is either transferred to another place or has to go on tour to distant places, his sexual instincts are still in-tact and in all probability, he will be searching for another GAY among the hetero sexual. This search by the GAY person among Hetero sexuals is what I would strongly object to.

GAYs and LESBIANS can and do change partners when they have to change their places of stay or their partners have to change their places of stay. Is this sexual behavior or LOVE?

Consensual sex behavior is not what I am against. But, search for partners among heterosexuals and changing partners with change of places is what I am objecting to.

In the olden days, in India, we used to talk of DEEP FRIENDSHIPS among Males, and among FEMALES (exclusively). But, friendship between a Male and a Female was not encouraged, since this could turn into sexual behavior any day. Instead, males and females were encouraged to form Brother-sister relationship, Father-daughter relationship, Mother-son relationships and so on. We don’t talk of such deep , lasting, socially healthy, secure friendships any more. We always talk in terms of sexual relationships. This is the problem. GAY – is sexual. LESBIAN is sexual. The very terms are sexual in nature. LOVE  even among them, if it exists, is divine always.

In India, even a 90 year old man is supposed to call even a 5 year old girl as Maa, or, mother. A Boy must always treat any girl as Mother or sister which are socially healthy and enduring relationships. But, looking at even the same sex person merely as a sexual partner is not a healthy relationship. Also, searching for sex partners among the same sex person – is a problem for other persons.

Should it be treated as a crime or Not? Any person, trying to induce any other person, whether of same sex or different sex, into sexual behavior must be treated as crime.

What of consensual behavior in private between two mature Individuals? That, of course, is their purely private matter – and not a crime. Unless, one or both of them are married already to some others! Then, the least to be said is – it is IMMORAL.

The other categories of LGBTs, I am not discussing much. Bi-sexual – inherently means sex with more than one person – it is Immoral. Transgender – is perhaps a natural problem; a genetic problem. It needs all sympathy.

In Parliament, we all know that, many bills get passed without much discussion and when most MPs are absent from the House. Of late, voters vote in large numbers, much above 70% and some times more than 90% also. But, our vote getters, our representatives in Parliament and State legislatures tend to pass many crucial bills with far lesser percentage of polling / votes. Will they change now?

In General, I do not prefer making Lesbianism or GAYISM into a crime as such. But, I do prefer Parliament making legislation in such a way that these behaviours are not encouraged and in such a way that people already GAY or LESBIAN do not spread their behavior to other Hetero sexual.

PS : What US or UK does in such matters is not a Guide-Post for India always. India can set healthier examples. Many developed countries have hugely declining Populations - thanks to their  un-thought-out policies.

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