 Posted 5/7/2009 12:32:30 AM
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| Homosexuality and its decriminalization in the Caribbean is one topic which many of us as Caribbean nationals tread lightly around. Very few of us can ignore the fact that many of our brothers exist on the Down Low, that is, living in seemingly heterosexual relationships while actively involved in the gay lifestyle underground. From a moral stand point and even in terms of understanding the anatomy of humans, one can clearly agree with the arguments put forward for supporting laws which criminalize acts of buggery and homosexuality on the whole. However, there are some experts who argue that the continuing criminalization of homosexuality promotes risky behaviour which can and has increased the spread of HIV. Is this health factor enough to call for the legalization of homosexuality in the Caribbean or should we strengthern the call for the retention of anti-homosexual laws on our books? Should we continue to legislate on sexuality? Should our moral posture continue to be the base line on matters of homosexuality? What do you think?
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Posted 5/7/2009 11:50:08 AM
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| There should absolutely be a repeal for laws against the decriminalization of Homsexuality within the Caribbean. The violence and need to hide ones sexuality has a huge impact on STD's AIDS,and HIV. You may ask how is this possible, but if most of these homosexuals are scared to go open about their sexuality they will not seek medical help, they will be scared that someone may find out. This silence poses a threat to other citizens. It also create alot more cases of bad relationships, homes and families. These homosexuals are forced to stay in relationships that are "norm" to their community and unfortunately the only reason they are in it, is to stay alive. So yes we should strengthen the call for the retention of anti-homosexual laws. This reminds of the songs that lashed out against both men and women that pleasured their mates with sexual favors. Reason I say this is because we are so caught up in our own believes that we are unaware that sexuality in all its form existed a long time ago. Do you think that since religion plays such a big role in daily lives of the citizens of the caribbean that this is were most of it stems from?
Blessup
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Posted 5/12/2009 9:58:41 PM
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| I don't think is religion to blame but is these guys nasty mind. Homosexuality is wrong and they need to keep it in their closet and AIDS/HIV is their punishment.
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Posted 5/13/2009 11:27:08 AM
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| You know what- I have read anything that says AIDS/HIV discriminates again homosexual. Homosexuality is as old as heterosexuality. I don't judge the act or the people involve. In fact I have friends who are gay and they are great friends- splendid human beings. What they do with their partners is their business. I got too much grounds to cover in this short life I have been blessed with and even if I live to be 100 it will still be short. Do you really think the perils of this world are a result of homosexuality? The wars? The hunger? The poverty? The abuse of our children? The raping of our little girl? The abuse and continued denigration of our women? Really!!!!?? My concerns are about making this earth and this world a better place for my children and those to follow. They are about making life much more pleasant for those that share it with me. I have no time or desire trying to hold the doors to the closets you want these people to live in. Read carefully, observe your world- homosexuality is being legalize or socially accepted just about every place- I am not saying you have to accept that or them- I am saying you are going to have to make room. you may have to shut your mind and move over.
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Posted 5/14/2009 12:41:24 PM
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| The Caribbean is an authentic civilization and its destiny should not be dictated by any non-Caribbean agenda. Simply, legalising homosexuality because the rest of the world is doing it does not justify any change in our laws. So the first world sneezes and we catch the cold? I hope not.
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Posted 5/14/2009 2:28:47 PM
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| I agree with you Loweezellis, it really shouldn't be that way. And historically I don't think laws have trickled down that way. Except maybe for security laws since 9/11. But it would happen, not because the Caribbean countries are following suite. Its happening because for the same reason other changes are being adapted- cultural infiltration. Legally the changes would come. Gays are known to be the most educated subculture. They hold significant economic as well as political power, and tend to be from upper echelon of society. Look at Jamaica, although the dominant cultural trend is anti gay, the gays in Jamaica wheel so much influence they were able to get anti gay songs banned not only from the radio, but also from stage shows.
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Posted 12/29/2009 8:17:11 PM
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Homosexuality is no different from murder, stealing or any other crime. So why decriminalize it?
And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. - Joshua 24: 15
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Posted 12/29/2009 9:22:53 PM
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| I ask here as i have asked in the other topic. What is criminal or evil about the act of homosexuality?
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