How is this fair, or right?

Question

In Dubai homosexuality is punishable by death. It's not enforced seriously, but still. The Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed,

http://www.dubaicup.ae/images/sheikh-mohammed.jpg

is married to Sheikha Hind, his "senior wife", she is also the rulers second cousin. Further, he is married to the Princess of Jordan, Haya bint Al-Hussein,

http://www.princesshaya.net/

So, explain how, in a country that is against homosexuality can be ruled by a man that is not only incestuous, but a polygamist? I think two men living together is more acceptable, compared to two wives, one being a second cousin.

Somehow I doubt Dubai is a "crappy" place. Do you know where it is? Or what it has been up to?

Answer 1

I'm sorry but I am against both: homosexuality and poligamy. I just do not think it is right since it is against my principles and values, but most importantly against GOD. But what can I say, I surely do not expect things to get better.

Answer 2

This is not a cultural issue. If it was illegal for him to be married to two women and related to one of them, then he probably would not do it. You are also imposing a set of laws from one country to another. If the anti-homosexual law is not enforced, then there is hope that they will move toward a more reasonable set of rules and laws. Keep in mind that under most state laws in the US, homosexuality is illegal, just not seriously enforced.

Answer 3

Look up "ethnocentrism," when trying to superimpose one's morals and values on those of another culture.

Dubai is a shiekdom located in the persian gulf and is known for its superb shopping. Dubai is one if the richer emirates and it is more than likely that you sir are feeding the Sheikh, his cousins and wives through each purchase of gasoline or petrochemical products. Please consider your opinions next time you choose to fill your tank. Which is more important, your high brow morals or gasoline in your car?

Answer 4

First of all, let me correct your statement. He can marry more than one wife, up to four subject to conditions. It is PERMISSIBLE in Islam and it is not considered as incest. A muslim can also marry his cousin. However, homosexuality is against Islam.

Answer 5

First of all, they guy is not committing incest. If you knew the definition of incest, you'd know that. Incest is sexual relations between persons who are so closely related that their marriage is illegal or forbidden by custom. Since his marriage is not forbidden, there is no incest.
Secondly, polygamy is a cultural choice. Apparently, in Dubai, it is acceptable.
Lastly, homosexuality is an aberrant behavior. The reason it is so popular in US is because in our political correctness we don't want to hurt anyone's feelings by criticizing behavior. Well boo hoo!

Now, bring on the thumbs down. Reinforce my arguments by wanting to censor me.

Answer 6

It's not right. I mean two wives is kind of extreme. Still, setting a bad example isn't he? In my opinion, the polygamy thing isn't really a good example of how political beings should act. Sorry if i offended anyone!

Answer 7

Doesn't have to be fair or right. Their culture is very different from ours. There is no good explanation for this, but fear of homosexuality goes way, way back.

Answer 8

Because people in power, especially in crappy places, think that they have the power to make rules against people they hate.

Answer 9

people in the middle east have aranged mariages
the reason he is married to his cousin is probably to keep the family bonds close. even if it means they're going to have retarded babies with webbed toes.

and also muslums are freaking crazy! they realigion advocates violence and the degradation of women on all levels. mohamad said the gay people are evil so as far as his mindless zealots are concerned they deserve to die.

hope this helps you! PEACE

Answer 10

it's the same thing as in you can't wash an alligator in a sewr in california. sounds silly right? not enforced seriously right? well okay.