As some of you may already know, in barbaric Muslim countries, like Saudi Arabia or Iran, homosexuality is a capital crime. If a foreigner caught having homosexual relationship, does it mean he/she can be convicted of this "crime" and sentenced to death or just deported out of country?
2007-01-02 16:39:41 · 19 answers · asked by Dr. Adriano Nostromo 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Nope not if he is a gay republican, married with kids......what a silly question
2007-01-02 16:43:11 · answer #1 · answered by AD 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An American in another country is subject to that country's laws. A U.S. Marine on duty in the Phillipines was convicted by a Phillipine court for rape--he claimed he was having consensual sex with a prostitute. He faces a long prison term in a horrible Phillipine prison. He has the full power of the US Embassy in a country closely allied with the US and with which we have had a long military relationship. Imagine the treatment a gay American would receive in a country that didn't like us so well. Can you say head on a pike?
2007-01-02 18:42:12 · answer #2 · answered by mattapan26 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it means that they can kill a U.S citizen for their crimes. Iran for example is not the United States of America. Did you know that? The U.S.A does not govern a foreign land, nor do they write the laws for foreign lands. They have no right to stop that because it is all over the world. Try telling France how govern their land! Impose your laws on Switzerland.
Sorry... if a man is fool enough to go to one of these countries and involve himself in a homosexual act then he had best be prepared for the consequences if caught.
2007-01-03 04:45:09 · answer #3 · answered by the old dog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The person can be subject to their laws. I know some friends were on a cruise ship, not remember the country. Before people left the ship to go on Shore the Captain warned them once they left the ship they were subject to that country's laws. True the American Embassy or someone may try to help the person, but, that may not be a guarantee.
2007-01-02 16:44:50 · answer #4 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the most part, foreigners are subject to the laws of the country in which they are visiting. Embassy officials and lawyers sometimes help the situation but only to a certain extent. Remember that kid who got caned in Sinapore? It is best to be respectful of the country's laws, regardless of your own personal beliefs.
2007-01-02 16:46:43 · answer #5 · answered by Robert G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Arabs can come here and practice their religion, yet Americans are subject to sharia law. An American can actually be killed for visiting Mecca. They have been jailed many times for having a small bottle of liquor. In Saudi, US women cannot drive without a man.
2007-01-02 16:44:47 · answer #6 · answered by Superhuman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A visitor to any foreign nation is subject to the laws of that nation. Except America, we let anyone who isn't a citizen get away with anything if it might mean a vote
2007-01-02 16:42:54 · answer #7 · answered by Rich B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A person will be tried under Islamic law and sentenced accordingly. No favorites. I am not sure I would call it barbaric. Their law has evolved and works for them . If you don't agree with it, don't take the chance.
2007-01-02 16:44:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By being in their country, they are submitting themselves to the rule of law in that country. If they break the laws there, they are punished just like any other lawbreaker. If the punishment is death, then they should know enough to not get caught.
2007-01-02 16:42:58 · answer #9 · answered by eatmorec11h17no3 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Don't risk breaking Islamic law. If you're going to have gay sex stay in Western Europe, Canada or the U.S. In fact, just stay out of Islamic countries altogether, whether you're gay or not. Those places are just plain dangerous.
2007-01-02 16:43:12 · answer #10 · answered by SharonLeigh 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When in a foreign country, you are subject to the laws governing that country. Meaning, yes, you would be subject to their laws.
2007-01-02 16:42:21 · answer #11 · answered by digsrocknroll 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋