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Outrage Du Jour: Man Accused of "Gay Handshake" Stands Trial in Dubai
Almost unbelievable! But not quite, considering where it occurred.You can tell homophobia has gotten out of control when even handshakes between men are scrutinized for being “gay.” In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), one man stands trial after being accused of giving a gay handshake to a colleague, reports The Huffington Post UK.
As a Care2 member stated in a petition she created, “THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A GAY HANDSHAKE!” It is an absolute joke that Dubai courts are entertaining the allegation as a potential criminal matter. The fact that the case wasn’t immediately thrown out shows how the government is inclined to condemn homosexuality in even the most ludicrous of scenarios.
Read more: http://www.care2.com/causes/man-accused-of-gay-handshake-stands-trial-in-dubai.html#ixzz2lNdRBYn0
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