Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko made a controversial comment, saying he would rather be a dictator than be gay.
This shows his governmentβs negative view of LGBTQ+ rights. His words make LGBTQ+ people feel unwanted and support traditional ideas, which shows there is still unfair treatment in Belarus. Lukashenkoβs words show a concerning way of thinking about human rights.
They make the LGBTQ+ community feel unwelcome and raise worries about personal freedoms.
His leadership style might use these kinds of comments to stay in power by pleasing people who have more traditional beliefs.
