34-year-old Saudi prince, Saud Abdulaziz bin Nasser al Saud, has been accused of manslaughter charge. The victim, Bandar Abdulaziz, 32 years old, was found dead with severe injure. He was a homosexual and at that time, they stayed at hotel together. According to police investigation, the prince was “either or that he has homosexual tendency”, and sexual element was involved in the killing. But he himself denied being gay.
When I at first read this article, I was surprised of the difference in the treatment of gay between the U.S and Saudi Arabia. In the U.S we can see homosexual everywhere, but homosexuality is illegal under Islamic Law in Saudi Arabia, and subject to strict penalty – beheading for the worst. These two countries have different attitude to homosexual, and both are right. But this time, the prince in Saudi Arabia not ordinary people may break the rule. The trial continues now. I'll watch the end.
This kind of news still surprise me. How can it be possible that people killed someone because of sexual condition? It sounds barbaric to me. Even when it's part of a culture, it's still a murderer, and it's even more complicated when the prince of Saudi is involved... To me this is just unacceptable, and justice should be apply.
ReplyDeleteI am 100% agree with Nancy. how can it STILL be possible that people kill someone because of sexual condition? Furthermore nobody has the right to take away the life of someone else. This has been always an issue which I consider is absurd. I consider that no one has the right to kill someone, they have to accept the people they way they are, wether they are the same religion or not, or other beliefs.
ReplyDeleteThis should be punished.
Elea
My first impression when I read the article was: “What good lawyers the Saudi Arabia prince has!” They advised him to deny he is gay not only because homosexuality is a taboo for his culture. If he denies he is gay, he can avoid criminal charges on domestic violence, which would increase his penalty. Moreover, if the case is transferred to Saudi courts, he risks to be judged on his sexual orientation too. The Saudi laws STILL typify homosexuality as a crime.
ReplyDeleteHe belongs to one of the most influent families in the world. Therefore, it will be almost impossible not seeing their influence involved in prince’s penalty. On the other hand, I must criticize the fact that homosexuality is still considered a crime in many countries. Even though many countries’ laws are based on religious beliefs, it is unacceptable and it is a way to disrespect human rights. Unfortunately, gay people in these nations will have to lead with that for a very long time.