To boycott Turkey and Egypt after homophobic action against cruise ship?

Their country. Their rules.

You really need to read the explanations so you can understand the difference

Ofc they're entitled to ban, it doesn't make it right. They should be criticised.

Was apartheid, or Saudi Arabia banning women from voting, to name 2, also 'their country, their rules'?

Unclear whether she was being mean or repeating something she’d heard. The mother of the boy was convinced it was the former. The girl was given a much harder time (here) than countries that execute gays. Go figure

So Israel not allowing gay marriages to be performed = fine

Other ME countries not allowing it = not fine.

Bizarre logic.

Good for them.

And I am a bisexual woman.

The LGBT lifestyle does not align with those countries core beliefs and religion. They have every right to not allow people into their country that they feel do not align with Turkish/Egyptian morals and beliefs which are openly against homosexuality.

Therefore, I hope we, as a country, grow a backbone and do the same!! I hope we stop allowing people into England that don't share our countrys morals and beliefs on such things as welcoming homosexuality, opposing the cruelty of halal meat and being horrified at child marriage.

There are plenty of safe and welcoming places for LGB people to visit. Why would they want to go to a place that openly condems them?

Do you think you can shame them into some Inclusivity Pretence?

Of course it isn't.

Going on a mostly male gay cruise is a lifestyle choice. As is going on a couples only or OAPs only holiday, or adults only. I'd assume thousands of LGBT people travel to countries with varying laws all the time. I do as a woman!

I don't do PDAs with my DH in many countries. That's lifestyle, while our sexuality isn't.

It's a tough one. Gay people can't live how they want, but you specifically mention gay men. All women in a lot of countries can't live how they would want, but we aren't giving asylum to women and girls to stop them being forcefully married, raped and honour etc killed. A gay man not having sex is living a much better life than any of the child brides.
Some religions are homophobic, sexist, extremist and will kill to uphold their beliefs. Why is that a surprise?

Exactly!

Re the girl, why was she calling him gay? In an insulting way? If an 8yo is homophobic it's not their fault but probably their environment, calling them a bitch is awful.

I'm surprised that you think it's OK that gay people can't get married in Israel if you are so hot on spotting prejudice?

Crazy how pressed some posters get at facts. Why can people point out facts about other countries but if you do it about Israel you must be prejudiced?

It was Gaza that was brought into the conversation first wasn't it? Do you know why that was too? I thought it was odd considering there is hardly cruises to Gaza, gay or otherwise.

You say: " I find this disgusting and outrageous that any country thinks they can start to pick and choose which categories of tourists they will and won’t accept"

You do realise that every country, including the UK, will refuse entry to certain categories of tourists right?

Being gay isn't a 'lifestyle' anymore than being straight is, but I agree with your overall point.

It's a tough one. Gay people can't live how they want, but you specifically mention gay men. All women in a lot of countries can't live how they would want, but we aren't giving asylum to women and girls to stop them being forcefully married, raped and honour etc killed. A gay man not having sex is living a much better life than any of the child brides.
Some religions are homophobic, sexist, extremist and will kill to uphold their beliefs. Why is that a surprise?

Oh hi nomas. We've been expecting you. Actually you're late.

If I boycotted every country which had different values & mores to me, I'd never go anywhere.
That includes my UK home.

It's nuanced. Hyperbole about grooming gangs is unhelpful.

And I disagreed that misogyny is the correct response to homophobia as well.

OP can boycott. People can be angry and upset. It won't change a single thing. Campaigning to give asylum to (for example) gay men from Uganda actually means something.

It’s not the same at all. You should read some of the more knowledgeable comments. But hey, don’t let the facts get in the way of your prejudice

Their country, their laws, their culture, their beliefs, their religion.

Those who wish to visit, or live in, conservative Muslim countries should agree to respect them and to behave accordingly. If homosexuality is deemed by them to be incompatible with their laws, society & culture, so be it.

Exactly the same should also apply in reverse, of course. Conservative Muslims, or any other groups who object to homosexuality on religious or moral grounds should respect the laws & cultures of secular liberal European countries. If their beliefs are incompatible with those laws & cultures, they should go elsewhere.

Neither of the above statements should be controversial.

Tell that to the person bringing in Palestine. No one mentioned Palestine until they did, so why accuse people?