This article appeared in Makokha’s Memos column of yesterday’s Daily Nation.
I am cautiously excited to see these honest views expressed within the pages of a major newspaper. Let’s hope it heralds a new era in changing attitudes away from ignorance and hate.
Very apt given Simon Collery's article on how Homophobia and ‘Morality’ impact HIV.
Tamaku, what you suggest is true, but I would be even more cautious with my optimism, since I can't help wondering why the author of that article seemed unable to portray homosexuality in a manner that is other than sex that occurs between same-sex people who are in prison...in other words, either knowingly or not, associating homosexuality with criminality...Its not surprising then that the article has in bold, "Men Who Have Sex With Men Commit Crimes.."
ReplyDeleteHi Anengiyefa,
ReplyDeleteI guess I'm just grateful for any crumbs thrown our way! Perhaps my exuberance is misplaced, I await the 'letters to the editor' section to see how it's been received. xx x
I think they can come up with some kinda of rationalized doublestandardized denial and fantasized rationalizing at prisons...why don´t they just say the condoms are for people who mastrubacion...as everyone knows, HIV is a disease transmitted by bodily fluids...best to keep those bodily fluids under control...of course, if the fundamentalists object to the mastrubacion, the condoms can always be applied before bedtime to absorb wet dreams...whatever...get those condoms to the prisoners (they seem to be able to smuggle the drugs in just fine). Perhaps the NEW Anglican Archbishop designate of Kenya will have some fresh new ideas about HOW TO LOVE ALL of the FLOCK (instead of damning LGBT Anglicans and others to Hell)!
ReplyDeleteHi Leonardo,
ReplyDeleteYes I'm one for giving Bishop Eliud Wabukala the benefit of doubt. Let's wait and see if this will be vindicated. xx
Pater Nostra,
ReplyDeleteIt breaks my heart that someone is so irked by the sexual orientation of another that they resort to violence. I wish your friend a speedy recovery and let's see whether justice will be served. x