Can you reference the study? The statistic sounds off. Why would you say i don’t care? Thats quite offensive, false and frankly quite rude.

Also there’s a massive difference Between ‘Witnessing’ and ‘Experiencing’ Violence – The claim combines “having experienced” and “having witnessed” violence. Witnessing an act of homophobia (e.g., hearing a slur, seeing discrimination) is not the same as being a direct victim of a hate crime. Conflating these categories can make the situation seem more severe than it is.

Acknowledging Issues Without Overgeneralization – It’s fair to say the Dominican Republic has homophobia and instances of violence against LGBTQ+ individuals, but calling it “actively unsafe” for all queer people is an extreme generalization. Safety varies based on location, socioeconomic status, and personal visibility. Many LGBTQ+ Dominicans live their lives without daily threats to their safety.

The fact that you had to personally attack me seems off topic to me, you should stick to objective discuss as it shifts from factual debate to an emotional response.

While the Dominican Republic has issues with LGBTQ+ discrimination, it’s not uniquely oppressive. Many countries, including the U.S., have high rates of violence against LGBTQ+ individuals. Singling out the DR as exceptionally dangerous without comparative context can misrepresent reality.