Posted by Ann Sihota (Pakistan) on April 11, 1997 at 15:06:43:
In Reply to: Discussion of the Banning homosexuals from becoming teachers in Thailand posted by Gloria Loo/Canada on April 06, 1997 at 23:29:21:
I agree with the fact that banning homosexuals is a violation to our basic human rights. It is not like they have any less knowledge or are not capable of being teachers because they are homosexuals. In addition, they are not going to force students to change their lifestyles. All they want is to have a job, earn a living and help children with their futures. They could be great teachers and teach students good morals and knowledge like any other teacher. I know it is hard for people to get used to change, but we need to be more open-minded and learn to accept new ideas. The problem is that all we say in this conference will not change what happened. Hopefully, we can improve education around the world, even in the first world countries, and make people aware that there is nothing wrong with being a homosexual.