Recognition of 'third sex'?

Recognition of 'third sex'?

From Republika

As a student, I am very much concerned over the behavior of gays and lesbians, which has become a trend and is apparently accepted as something normal by part of our society, as long as no disturbance is caused.

Miss Transvestite Indonesia 2005 has been crowned and a gay couple's marriage reported, meaning that the status of this "third sex" group is recognized by the country known as a less permissive nation.

As the world's largest Muslim-majority country, we should be cautious about accepting any culture alien to us. Therefore, I would like to appeal that the relevant authorities take action to make this group aware of its position so as to avoid confusion over the role of women.

ERNA Bogor, West Java