It is sad to see the leader of the Muslim community attacking the gay community.

This will give hope to millions of isolated, vulnerable, lesbian and gay people especially those living in repressive and homophobic countries.

His homophobic jibes help make bigotry cool and acceptable.

We send our condolences to Nokia's family and friends, and extend our solidarity to the heroes and heroines of JFLAG who are campaigning for gay human rights in conditions of great danger and adversity.

Tolerance is a two-way street. How can the MCB expect to secure respect for Muslims when it shows such obvious disrespect to other people because of their sexual orientation?

The homosexual community wants me to be gay. The heterosexual community wants me to be straight. Every [writer] thinks, I'm the journalist who's going to make him talk. I pray for them. I pray that they get a life and stop living mine!