“It is worth recalling that Britain, over several centuries, waged a war against homosexuality - in the name of religion, social order, decency, etc. - that certainly equalled, and in its scale probably outstripped, anything that happens in Arab countries… — Brian Whitaker Copy Share Image
“I don't believe in a country where it's more acceptable to see two men holding guns than two men holding hands.” — Brian Whitaker Copy Share Image
“There is an important distinction to be drawn between tolerance of homosexuality and tolerance of sex tourism.” — Brian Whitaker Copy Share Image
“Denial is the first line of defence against a problem and also the easiest, since it requires no action. In Saudi Arabia, denial is… — Brian Whitaker Copy Share Image
“Sexual rights are not only a basic element of human rights but should have an integral part in moves towards Arab reform ...” — Brian Whitaker Copy Share Image
“The idea of a licentious West that many Arabs hold today closely mirrors the view that Europeans had of the Middle East a couple… — Brian Whitaker Copy Share Image
“It is worth recalling that Britain, over several centuries, waged a war against homosexuality - in the name of religion, social order, decency, etc.… — Brian Whitaker Copy Share Image
