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Jul 09, 2007
Quickie Link: Jamaica, Global Transformation and the Gay Lobby
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By vanrozenheim
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(Jamaica) - The anti-homosexual sentiment among Jamaicans and much of the Caribbean runs across all social classes and all sectors. It is deeply ingrained - embedded in our culture and traditions. On occasions in Jamaica, homophobia has caused us to hang our heads in shame following mob houndings, stonings, beatings, even murder of individuals accused of being gay. The aversion to homosexuality has been a major reason for the long delay in consensus on the very important Charter of Rights Bill currently before Parliament.
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