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Jul 17, 2007
Quickie Link: Ian McKellen Urges Singapore to Recognise Gay Rights
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By vanrozenheim
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(Singapur) - British actor Ian McKellen on Tuesday urged tightly-governed Singapore to loosen up and repeal its archaic laws aginst homosexuality. The openly gay McKellen indicated the laws, which are remnants of British colonial rule, may affect a vibrant business city like Singapore, which is vying with other Asian cities to draw more foreign talent and professionals. "Just treat us with respect like we treat everybody else and the world will be a better place, I think," McKellen said in a live interview. "Coming to Singapore where unfortunately you've still got those dreadful laws that we British left behind... it's about time Singapore grew up, I think, and realised that gay people are here to stay," he said.
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