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pachamama Jan 10, 2006 9:20 pm


Originally Posted by umguy
Actually I'm friends with quite a few Jamacians. I would even go as far to say that my bestfriend's family has accepted me as part of their extended family with my family being in Ohio and not having any family down here. I'm invited to all of their families functions and accepted with nothing but love. Yes their crazy but just normal everyday people. And all of them were born there and grew up there. So you can't say they have been Americanized all of that. So I really don't think you can say all or generalize the situation. It's sad that someone who is consider a minority would make statements like this about whole groups of peoeple.

Can I ask if you've been to Jamaica? It's very different knowing Jamaican people like you or I do and actually being in the environment. I stand by my generalisation in this instance. There are a hell of a lot of Jamaican men who are homophobic and are very happy to vocalise it, including public platforms where 'less aware' people would be influenced. It incites hatred and it is wrong. This includes the music industry. I have discussed this very topic with many Jamaicans who are either freinds of mine or people I work with they aware of my views only because I am aware of some of there's. I wouldn't normally be so adamant but experiencing some of the things I have while I've been there (several times) does put an authentic slant on things.

I would also reiterate that it is blatantly wrong for a country to 'generalise' against one demographic, like the Jamican government does and has upheld for many years. Do you not believe this has some influence the people living under that law of the land?


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