Violence and venom force gay Jamaicans to hide

November 10, 2009
Violence and venom force gay Jamaicans to hide

In Jamaica, anti-sodomy laws are still punishable for up to 12 years in prison. And society is not ready to tolerate openly gay lifestyles.

Correspondent Lisa Biagiotti, producer Micah Fink and director of photography Gabrielle Weiss report on the dark side of Jamaica’s anti-gay violence and attitudes and explore the ideological beliefs that perpetuate a culture of homophobia.

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11/15/2009 :: 02:56:45 AM
Alex Says:

Thats so sad, I hope Jamaican culture can become one of acceptance and support. I wish all my LGBTH brothers and sisters peace and healing.

11/13/2009 :: 06:23:11 PM
BobDole101 Says:

Maybe being gay has clogged your ears pkmman, because Smith didn’t say that they get what’s coming to them. So ill write what I agree with so you can understand it, “because your behavioral pattern is in breach of all decency, guess what, keep yourself to yourself.” “do not try to impose your filth on others.” and by the way what the hell does that last sentence mean “not one cent…”

11/13/2009 :: 03:54:17 PM
kim Says:

pkmman you are just trying to spread your gay agenda. You want everyone to accept you and it will not happen. You will just keep pissing off Jamaicans and more GAYS will pay for it.

11/11/2009 :: 03:41:51 PM
MikeMartin Says:

Smith is a bigot, and you are too, BobDole101.

11/11/2009 :: 02:35:30 PM
pkmman Says:

So, BobDole101, it’s ‘valid’ when Smith claims that when homosexuals act like “that”, they get what’s coming to them. That’s a tacit EXCUSE for allowing a culture of physical violence to the point of murder. This is real persectution, folks! Not one cent for anything from Jamaica until this is brought to an end.

11/11/2009 :: 02:41:20 AM
BobDole101 Says:

I agree with Smith. all his points were valid

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