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[Komo]

I find it really disturbing how these certain Arab nations seem so prosperous and modern from the outside, but still remain so incredibly outdated and barbaric in terms of human rights

 

[Devil]

2022 seems like the perfect year to expect a gay football player from the highest professional level to finally have his coming out. What a glorious sight it would be if it would happen right in a stadium.

 

[CornBurrito]

It's an overarching saying that can apply to whatever one comes up with. In this regard it is unfortunate but what is the alternative? Boycotting can only work if it were to happen in massive numbers but that doesn't seem to be the case and trying to gatecrash into these countries expecting them to change their ways to avoid human rights issues with tourists/fans is a pie in the sky fantasy atm and perhaps will only lead to violence.

How about they don't host a World (note that word) Cup if they aren't capable of tolerating other cultures for the duration of the event.

 

[Ingueferroque]

This should be enough for FIFA to ban them from hosting, but I guess that's never going to happen.

 

[1.21Gigawatts]

If your tradition is to discriminate, fuck your tradition.

 

[i-Lo]

oh jesus should have heeded the warning about not reading the comments.

Oh yea, what a damn shame. Looks like even whilst bereft of anonymity the beliefs that suppress freedom of certain groups of people are being put on display.

I don't know, what was your point exactly? You were kind of vague.

My point is simple: Don't go hurting yourself (or worse) by being a daredevil in those countries if you're gay and feel like protesting. It is because being a tourist does not guarantee any form of safety from detainment, harassment and/or battery in those countries.

FIFA cares more about money than human rights; people ought to hit them where it hurts, i.e. boycott the game and if possible it should be done in large numbers. But given how Sochi turned out (despite many public figures such Stephen Fry urging sport governing bodies and public in general) I am not so confident that most people have it in them to resist the urge to sacrifice entertainment of that magnitude for human rights.

 

[Dany]

^^ Exact same thing should of happened to Sochi

 

[PlayALLtheGames]

Almost lost it reading some of those comments. Half of those shit-heads are most certainly the "we should carpet bomb the Middle East" right-wingers. But here they are, running to defend Qatar for its "moral standards."

 

[Nabbis]

I find it really disturbing how these certain Arab nations seem so prosperous and modern from the outside, but still remain so incredibly outdated and barbaric in terms of human rights

Money can't buy everything.

On the topic. I don't see why people travel to these events in the first place, it's crime infested no matter the country.

 

[Sai-kun]

Almost lost it reading some of those comments. Half of those shit-heads are most certainly the "we should carpet bomb the Middle East" right-wingers. But here they are, running to defend Qatar for its "moral standards."

Isn't it incredible? I get upset but like, it's almost laughably sad how ridiculous and bitter some of the comments are.

 

[jay]

Fuck Qatar.

 

[Wickerbasket]

Eh, I think we should all be avoiding the 2022 World Cup then.

Or maybe host it somewhere else.

 

[Einbroch]

Can I be straight and avoid the world cup or is this an exclusively gay privilege?

 

[Unknown Soldier]

I find it really disturbing how these certain Arab nations seem so prosperous and modern from the outside, but still remain so incredibly outdated and barbaric in terms of human rights

It's oil money, none of these countries have gone through any of the steps that modern countries in Europe, Asia, and the Americas have to evolve into anything resembling a modern society. They are basically the same as they were 300 years ago except a few wealthy rulers and their clan get billions of dollars of free money from people driving cars around the world.

 

[Pelydr]

Almost lost it reading some of those comments. Half of those shit-heads are most certainly the "we should carpet bomb the Middle East" right-wingers. But here they are, running to defend Qatar for its "moral standards."

Yeah its fucked. But I guess hate for gays trumps hate for muslims?

 

[Maledict]

Money can't buy everything.

On the topic. I don't see why people travel to these events in the first place, it's crime infested no matter the country.

Not true. Crime fell in London during the Olympics...

 

[Nabbis]

Not true. Crime fell in London during the Olympics...

It's still crime infested. Especially for someone like me who lives in a little hole with 100k population.

 

[Big-E]

So instead of admitting corruption, FIFA admits that they deliberately chose to have the event in a country who don't really give a damn about the treatment of fellow humans.

 

[wedward]

People should not go to this. Mainly because it sounds fucking barbaric, but it's also going to be a total bummer. Blistering heat and no beer.

And they openly treat humans like shit.

 

[Dawg]

we have also our own system that people need to respect

Not pressing F this time.

 

[Nafai1123]

No booze
No gay people
No hot women dressed attractively

Worst. Word Cup. Ever.

 

[i-Lo]

Not pressing F this time.

You can U, C and K in succession and in that order.

 

[AngryMoth]

If it does end up going ahead in Qatar its going to be a total disaster. Hopefully eventually FIFA sees sense and moves it.

 

[Kurdel]

This shoudln't be news, it's a really intolerant region for homosexuals.

Equating the issues with the alcool ban is really offensive, but to be expected coming from the FIFA.

 

[JordanN]

So how is this going to bode with EA Games? No Fifa 2022?

 

[Maledict]

It's still crime infested. Especially for someone like me who lives in a little hole with 100k population.

London is one of the safest large cities in the world. And your original point was completely wrong - that's called shifting the goalposts.

 

[mreddie]

Hope you enjoyed the fun in Brazil, because the next two World Cups are buzzkills.

 

[Frog-fu]

Idiots.

 

[Phobophile]

The next two World Cups -- Russia in 2018 and Qatar in 2022 -- are in country's inhospitable to gay people. Soccer may be the be the "beautiful game," but the people running it are pretty ugly.

Goddammit

 

[Nabbis]

London is one of the safest large cities in the world. And your original point was completely wrong - that's called shifting the goalposts.

Im sorry that you got hurt over London, but no. Large cities are not safe. It being one of the safest "large cities" means jack.

 

[Dawg]

You can U, C and K in succession and in that order.

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

this will be fun

USA Soccer fans and organization overall is pretty gay friendly.

 

[frankie_baby]

Im sorry that you got hurt over London, but no. Large cities are not safe. It being one of the safest "large cities" means jack.

I've wandered round London at night, shockingly I'm still alive

 

[Nabbis]

I've wandered round London at night, shockingly I'm still alive

http://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2011/jul/14/crime-statistics-england-wales

Anecdotal evidence is not evidence. At worst, London has twice the amount of crime compared to many other regions.

 

[liquidtmd]

'Be accepting of our culture. Because fuck you and yours'

 

[kiguel182]

I think I can understand the whole beer question since you know they have their traditions and all.

But homophobia is not the same as not selling alchool. They can't deny people of their basic rights like that and FIFA shouldn't condone any action that goes in that direction. Saying "you can't have sex here" is not the same as "we won't sell booze".

There's a limit when it comes to respect their traditions and maybe if they weren't ready for it they shouldn't be hosting an international event like this in the first place.

 

[Iolo]

While I do not agree with their ways, it is what it is and so when in Rome....

That may not have been the best example to further your point.

 

[Mr.Swag]

please, everyone, boycott these games.

i will. a fifa boycott would never happen though

 

[Mattlikewhoa]

This is quite possibly going to be the worst World Cup ever.

I can't support this crap either... I really hope FIFA changes the location, but we all know that it's FIFA we are talking about.

 

[Hours Left]

Can I be straight and avoid the world cup or is this an exclusively gay privilege?

I'll convert you, don't worry.

*AGENDA'd*

 

[speculawyer]

FIFA are corrupt assholes.

World cup in a venue that is too hot, homophobic, and built by slave labor. Fuckheads.


John Oliver piece on FIFA.

 

[i-Lo]

That may not have been the best example to further your point.

Hahaha, holy shit! Right you're good sir.

 

[Omega]

i expect to see a gay man in a thong and a cape drinking beer.

i hope not.

they'll be jailed and tortured to death probably

 

[Koomaster]

While I do not agree with their ways, it is what it is and so when in Rome....

'When in Rome... don't be in Rome' I guess is the new saying? Not sure how one could turn off being gay in order to 'be like the Romans' in this case.

 

[Rktk]

Not like many locals are going to see the inside of those stadiums, just the wealthy and migrant workers that built them, many of them dead.

 

[fertygo]

I find it really disturbing how these certain Arab nations seem so prosperous and modern from the outside, but still remain so incredibly outdated and barbaric in terms of human rights

You can say that for most place in the world even USA really.

 

[dark_chris]

Being gay is against their values, but having human labor die everyday with no care in the world is fine.

Fuck yeah Qatar!

-_-;;

 

[Kisaya]

Man, and I was excited for the World Cup being in the Middle East. Arabs are so fucking awful and have to ruin everything. I guess I was naive not to expect this :/

 

[God Enel]

Just don't watch/support it. vote with wallets.

 

[RumblingRosco]

Man, and I was excited for the World Cup being in the Middle East. Arabs are so fucking awful and have to ruin everything. I guess I was naive not to expect this :/

I hope you're being sarcastic, because otherwise you aren't any better than the anti-gay crowd.

Anyway, I look forward to the ensuing shitstorm that is the Qatar World Cup. It'll be one for the books, one way or the other.