Russell Crowe understands the desire to punish the Sultan of Brunei for enacting Sharia Law policies that treat gay citizens in horrific fashion. The Noah star still can’t back the movement to boycott some of the Sultan’s properties, including tony hotels in the greater LA area.
The actor shared his position on Twitter today, outlining his case in five Tweets. Sometimes, 140 characters just aren’t enough.
#1 Sending me abuse will not stop my support of Gay , Lesbian, Bi and Trans Gender rights. The laws that Brunei are adopting are hideous.
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) May 20, 2014
#2 however, throwing the staff of Dorchester Collection Hotels under the bus to make a political point is not acceptable to me.
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) May 20, 2014
#3 these are hard working people with families and I guarantee you they come from all walks of life
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) May 20, 2014
#4 to me, it is not acceptable collateral damage to ignore them . These are people I know ,people I consider friends
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) May 20, 2014
#5 the decision to enact these laws is reprehensible and horrifying. Pressure your govt to cease trade contact, refuse to use Brunei oil
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) May 20, 2014