The petitioners aver that they should keep Lambert as a demonstration that Singapore shuns discrimination and promotes diverse inclusive points of view.
The counter petition said that in no way whatsoever that the sexual orientation of Adam Lambert has any relation to his role as an entertainer and singer.
They added that asking for his banning on TV is ludicrous and is almost tantamount to asking smartphone retailers to stop selling iPhones because Apple has a gay CEO.
Reports have it that as of November 27, the two petitions are neck-to-neck with thousands of signatures each and also drawing in supporters from Malaysia, Australia, Hong Kong, and Japan.
The latest cultural divide comes rather ironic since Adam Lambert has previously performed in Singapore back in 2013 which did not generate complaints.
There is a widening cultural divide in Singapore which has become a modern and open city-state with a thriving gay scene and liberal minority vis-à-vis a majority of a deeply conservative population.
Apparently, a religious right that is supported by some Christians and Muslims has grown in tandem with a burgeoning gay rights movement.
However, latest results of the two petitions showed those in favor of Lambert performing in Singapore far outweighs those who are opposing his performance.
Where is the cry of outrage from fellow performers? What if they banned Sam Smith, Elton John, Neil Patrick Harris? Adam always cheers on fellow singers can’t anyone publicly back him up?
Love this! (And so true.)
“Songkick describes Adam Lambert as the perfect justification for every single music reality TV show that fans and viewers all over the world had to endure for the past decade and a half or so.”
Yeah, he’s such a big star that his second single from the album that you mention is not even in the itunes Top2000 in the USA, despite radio (in the pocket of the labels) playing it a lot. Not sure how long we have to put up with this loser but the clock is ticking.
Your jealousy is showing…..