Oman - a country rarely spoken about. What's happening there?

[u/Necessary_Wing799]

Oman is located in a area we heat about a lot for an array of reasons - there are many famous and newsworthy spots close by from dubai to Doha to Iran and Yemen...... what goes on in Oman? Let us know how life is here and any relevant info on its current state....

[u/EnvironmentalEnd6104]

You don’t believe liberal democracies are superior? Well let’s play a game. France or Iran? Portugal or Afghanistan? Poland or Saudi Arabia? Mexico or North Korea? In which of these countries would you prefer to live?

[u/Physical-Arrival-868 → u/EnvironmentalEnd6104]

I'd rather live in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, or Indonesia than Israel, the United States, or the United Kingdom. But you are completely sidestepping my point, please engage with what I told you

[u/IHatePeople79 → u/Physical-Arrival-868]

You do realize Saudi Arabia still executed gay people, right?

I doubt you would be saying this stuff if you were a woman (before you come at me I’m not defending liberal democracies, I have plenty of criticisms for them too).

[u/Physical-Arrival-868 → u/IHatePeople79]

And Americans shoot children, I have criticisms of many countries, but I know my life would be better in Saudi Arabia than it would be in the US

[u/IHatePeople79 → u/Physical-Arrival-868]

Because you are a straight man (and not an atheist, as I have inferred).

Not saying the US is good for women (it’s not at all), but you’ve got to recognize that these countries are only good for you because of your gender, sexuality, and religion.

That’s all I have to say.

[u/Physical-Arrival-868 → u/IHatePeople79]

Who said I was straight lol, I'm bi, I'm spiritual, I follow my own religious beliefs but heavily influenced by islam and Buddhism. I think a lot of countries have room to become more equitable, but when it comes to my calculations for where I would rather live I value some things over others. For example, I don't mind not sleeping with guys if it means I have free healthcare and a good standard of living. When it comes to religion, I personally see religion is a very personal thing, I like to practice my faith in my own home, I recognize not everybody wants to do so but I don't think that limitation means your life in Saudi Arabia would be bad. I can tell you very clearly that in Arab countries, you won't be attacked for being Jewish, Christian, Buddhist, or Hindu, simply because hate crimes are nearly non-existent in our countries. In the US while I can legally be a Muslim and practice my faith, I am more likely to face discrimination than a Christian would in Saudi Arabia or Oman, and this comes from experience and talking to people that have visited the country.

[u/IHatePeople79 → u/Physical-Arrival-868]

> I don't mind not sleeping with guys if it means I have free healthcare and a good standard of living

The rest of the LGBT community doesn't get that luxury. What, am I, as a gay man, supposed to stay celibate just so I can have an average quality of life, or else get executed?

>hate crimes are nearly non-existent in our countries

Unless you happen to be openly gay, atheist, or happen to be part of the wrong ethnicity in a given region, especially if you have African or Indian ancestry.

>I personally see religion is a very personal thing

Exactly, which is why it shouldn't be forced on anyone ever, especially in the legal system.

> or Hindu

Funny, considering Saudi Arabia and the UAE pretty much rely on slave labor from India to build their projects, and refuse to let their own citizens work on them.

>In the US while I can legally be a Muslim and practice my faith, I am more likely to face discrimination than a Christian would in Saudi Arabia or Oman, and this comes from experience and talking to people that have visited the country

If you were to expressly say that you were an atheist they wouldn't be so accepting. In fact in Saudi Arabia, that is considered grounds for capital punishment.

Again, if you were not a man these places would not be as desirable to you, especially considering you can't even leave your private property without permission from your husband in many areas. Oh, and female genital mutilation is still very common.

So forgive me for not being very receptive to these countries.

[u/IHatePeople79 → u/IHatePeople79]

Also, you're reply disappeared, suggesting that you aren't arguing in good faith.

I criticize all countries that have societal issues, whether that be the US or the middle east.

If you feel offended because of that, that is on you.

[u/Physical-Arrival-868 → u/IHatePeople79]

I didn't delete it I'll send it to you on DM