I must admit I have a pro-Vietnam bias in my own way. I realize that others might disagree with me, but I thought that I should be up front.
I usually date Asian men, in the past with my exposure to gay Vietnamese men and their families I found that they were very accepting and warm, especially when they found out I was an American.
Sure they are not a country that is pro-gay but they seem to be heading in the right direction.
That is why when I found this article was not shocked, but re-affirmed
Being gay is not a disease, Vietnam has told its doctors, as it called on medical workers to end discrimination against the LGBTQ community. Campaigners told AFP on Tuesday the statement was a major step forward for LGBTQ rights in the Southeast Asian nation, where gay, bisexual and transgender people have long felt marginalized.
In an official document released last week, the health ministry said that "homosexuality cannot be 'cured', does not need 'to be cured' and cannot be changed."
"Do not consider homosexuality, bisexuality or being transgender a disease," it said.
It always feels good to get good news re-affirmed.