Comments on: White House Condemns Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill http://www.boxturtlebulletin.com/2009/12/12/17880 News, analysis and fact-checking of anti-gay rhetoric Wed, 22 May 2013 00:59:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: macsurf http://www.boxturtlebulletin.com/2009/12/12/17880/comment-page-1#comment-56897 macsurf Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:36:52 +0000 http://www.boxturtlebulletin.com/?p=17880#comment-56897 When did the "White House" announce this condemnation and, my question is, "Why didn't Obama himself issue the condemnation as the prime ministers of both Canada and Great Britain have done. Is it because he's embarrassed he got so buddy/buddy with Rick Warren who, along with numerous other American evangelical groups, and with the politico born again gang of frat boys on "C Street" in Washington, have been revealed to be, if not actively involved in the drafting, ceratinly complicit in encouraging Ugandan leaders to move forward with it? I voted for and donated money to Obama, but it may welll be a cold day in Hell before I ever do either again. When did the “White House” announce this condemnation and, my question is, “Why didn’t Obama himself issue the condemnation as the prime ministers of both Canada and Great Britain have done.

Is it because he’s embarrassed he got so buddy/buddy with Rick Warren who, along with numerous other American evangelical groups, and with the politico born again gang of frat boys on “C Street” in Washington, have been revealed to be, if not actively involved in the drafting, ceratinly complicit in encouraging Ugandan leaders to move forward with it?

I voted for and donated money to Obama, but it may welll be a cold day in Hell before I ever do either again.

]]> By: Candace http://www.boxturtlebulletin.com/2009/12/12/17880/comment-page-1#comment-56854 Candace Sun, 13 Dec 2009 02:10:14 +0000 http://www.boxturtlebulletin.com/?p=17880#comment-56854 Speaking of anti-homosexual, here's an early Christmas present for everyone, from the Miami Herald: Reggae artist faces drug charges in Miami Controversial Jamaican reggae star in facing federal drug charges By JACQUELINE CHARLES AND JAY WEAVER jcharles@MiamiHerald.com Buju Banton, the Jamaican reggae star whose anti-gay lyrics have drawn international criticism, is in a federal lockup in Miami, facing drug conspiracy charges. Drug Enforcement Administration agents say Banton, real name Mark Anthony Myrie, has been in custody since Thursday and will soon be transferred to Tampa, where the U.S. Attorney is charging him with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than five kilos of cocaine. Banton has homes both in Jamaica and Tamarac. While legions of dancehall reggae enthusiasts view Banton as one of the most prolific voices of Jamaica's poor masses, critics say he's a gay basher whose lyrics incite violence by calling for attacking and torturing homosexuals. His song Boom Bye Bye, a dance-hall hit released in the 1990s, advocates shooting gays in the head and setting them on fire. As late as September, Banton's local management told The Miami Herald that the criticism of the star was unwarranted because he had stopped singing the song years ago. The song remains a hit among reggae DJs. Still, such lyrics have made Banton one of the more controversial reggae artists, with angry gay activists this fall forcing the cancellation of a string of concerts by the artists during a U.S. tour that included a Halloween night concert in Miami. Recently the firestorm ratched up after the Grammys announced that Baton's album Rasta Got Soul, released earlier this year, was up for an award. Gay Men of African Descent and the National Black Justice Coalition joined with the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation in a petition drive protesting the nomination. Speaking of anti-homosexual, here’s an early Christmas present for everyone, from the Miami Herald:

Reggae artist faces drug charges in Miami

Controversial Jamaican reggae star in facing federal drug charges

By JACQUELINE CHARLES AND JAY WEAVER
jcharles@MiamiHerald.com

Buju Banton, the Jamaican reggae star whose anti-gay lyrics have drawn international criticism, is in a federal lockup in Miami, facing drug conspiracy charges.

Drug Enforcement Administration agents say Banton, real name Mark Anthony Myrie, has been in custody since Thursday and will soon be transferred to Tampa, where the U.S. Attorney is charging him with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than five kilos of cocaine.

Banton has homes both in Jamaica and Tamarac.

While legions of dancehall reggae enthusiasts view Banton as one of the most prolific voices of Jamaica’s poor masses, critics say he’s a gay basher whose lyrics incite violence by calling for attacking and torturing homosexuals. His song Boom Bye Bye, a dance-hall hit released in the 1990s, advocates shooting gays in the head and setting them on fire.

As late as September, Banton’s local management told The Miami Herald that the criticism of the star was unwarranted because he had stopped singing the song years ago. The song remains a hit among reggae DJs.

Still, such lyrics have made Banton one of the more controversial reggae artists, with angry gay activists this fall forcing the cancellation of a string of concerts by the artists during a U.S. tour that included a Halloween night concert in Miami.

Recently the firestorm ratched up after the Grammys announced that Baton’s album Rasta Got Soul, released earlier this year, was up for an award.

Gay Men of African Descent and the National Black Justice Coalition joined with the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation in a petition drive protesting the nomination.

]]> By: Donnchadh http://www.boxturtlebulletin.com/2009/12/12/17880/comment-page-1#comment-56853 Donnchadh Sun, 13 Dec 2009 02:04:29 +0000 http://www.boxturtlebulletin.com/?p=17880#comment-56853 It's even worse than that. "History will condemn it, so it's safe for our legacy to condemn it." They actually say so. It’s even worse than that. “History will condemn it, so it’s safe for our legacy to condemn it.” They actually say so.

]]> By: Priya Lynn http://www.boxturtlebulletin.com/2009/12/12/17880/comment-page-1#comment-56851 Priya Lynn Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:43:59 +0000 http://www.boxturtlebulletin.com/?p=17880#comment-56851 I think you got it exactly right David. This was really a shameful delay. I think you got it exactly right David. This was really a shameful delay.

]]> By: David C. http://www.boxturtlebulletin.com/2009/12/12/17880/comment-page-1#comment-56846 David C. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:51:32 +0000 http://www.boxturtlebulletin.com/?p=17880#comment-56846 <b>White House:</b> Oh, look, everybody's doing it, condemning the Ugandan "kill gays" bill. I think it is safe for us to say something now. <b>White House Press Secretary:</b> I'll alert the media. White House: Oh, look, everybody’s doing it, condemning the Ugandan “kill gays” bill. I think it is safe for us to say something now.

White House Press Secretary: I’ll alert the media.

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.boxturtlebulletin.com/2009/12/12/17880/comment-page-1#comment-56839 Rebecca Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:53:32 +0000 http://www.boxturtlebulletin.com/?p=17880#comment-56839 Finally. Finally.

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