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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMLK’s Niece Speaks to Jamaican Anti-Gay Rally
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/09/28/mlk-s-niece-speaks-to-jamaican-anti-gay-rally.html
By videotape, MLKs niece, Dr. Alveda King, reminded the thousands who showed up that King was for the family and lived for Gods truth. Do not fall for the anti-procreation agenda coming from America, she implored the crowds.
Speaker after speaker intoned that homosexuality is unnatural, that sex and marriage is about procreation, and on that basis, same-sex marriage should be opposed. Same-sex marriage would destroy the family and destroy the Christian nation that is Jamaica, they said.
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MLK’s Niece Speaks to Jamaican Anti-Gay Rally (Original Post)
jberryhill
Oct 2015
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demmiblue
(36,841 posts)1. Jamaica is off the charts regarding hate/homophobia.
Shoot, even the travel guide company Frommer's has this advice for the LGBT community:
Tips for Gay and Lesbian Travelers
Jamaica is the most homophobic island in the Caribbean, with harsh anti-gay laws, even though there's a large local gay population.
Many all-inclusive resorts, notably the famous Sandals of Jamaica, allow same-sex couples, although they were forced to do so to be able to advertise in Britain. As part of the EU, Britain cannot condone discrimination in advertising. Hedonism II in Negril also allows gay travelers. So does the Grand Hotel Lido in Negril. Still, avoid open displays of affection -- such as handholding on the streets -- in Jamaica: You could be assaulted for trying it.
If you're desiring a gay trip to get some sun, forget Jamaica unless you want to stay deep in the closet. Puerto Rico, notably Old San Juan, is a friendlier destination, certainly South Beach (part of Miami Beach) or Key West, but definitely not Jamaica where intolerance of gays is most pronounced. Local gay activists have been killed or had their homes set on fire.
Jamaica is the most homophobic island in the Caribbean, with harsh anti-gay laws, even though there's a large local gay population.
Many all-inclusive resorts, notably the famous Sandals of Jamaica, allow same-sex couples, although they were forced to do so to be able to advertise in Britain. As part of the EU, Britain cannot condone discrimination in advertising. Hedonism II in Negril also allows gay travelers. So does the Grand Hotel Lido in Negril. Still, avoid open displays of affection -- such as handholding on the streets -- in Jamaica: You could be assaulted for trying it.
If you're desiring a gay trip to get some sun, forget Jamaica unless you want to stay deep in the closet. Puerto Rico, notably Old San Juan, is a friendlier destination, certainly South Beach (part of Miami Beach) or Key West, but definitely not Jamaica where intolerance of gays is most pronounced. Local gay activists have been killed or had their homes set on fire.
Apparently, she chose the right venue.
Behind the Aegis
(53,951 posts)6. She sure did.
She has been promoting hatred for a long time now. I hadn't heard about her in awhile; sad she is still playing the same tune.
demmiblue
(36,841 posts)8. Yep, and don't get me started on the Farrakhan apologists here on DU.
Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)2. But what's her stance on climate change?
nt
Behind the Aegis
(53,951 posts)7. Well stated! +10% n/t
msongs
(67,395 posts)4. maybe gays should get reparations from the heterosexuals in Jamaica and elsewhere nt
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