• observer

  Mar 23 2010, 15:46

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  in an age of globalization values are tested. We do want technology, innovation, and advancement in Africa. The gentelman from NY above stated how he feels this issue is being pushed on society. I think we should all love and respect all people but this issue has been an infringment on others. I watched 12 yrs olds kiss on "Ugly Betty", my favorite show, but will never watch it again. What is the message here for the producers, and writers? It was not necessary and it is disrespectful to the public.

  Africa needs to scrutenize western values before accepting them, and there are plenty that are not good. This are western issues and not YET African issues. We still have to feed our population. The Western Christian fundamentalists (Unganda) are exporting their agenda on to us. Let us take small steps and in our own time.

• Momoka

  Mar 23 2010, 10:33

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  Several things:

  First, the constitution of Malawi, though surely imbued with the successes and failings, the ideologies and commentary of both the native and non-native pasts (i.e. "traditional Malawian society" and "colonial law"), was framed quite similarly to the constitution of the United States. Many nations are dealing with this controversial issue, and to justly discern the best course to take, we have to know our past and we have to be willing to accept that we can't foretell the future. But blindly incriminating those innocent yet courageous people we are afraid of has never worked out well.

  Secondly, regardless of the first point I make, basic human rights (i.e. freedom to choose a way of life for ourselves, to feed and clothe and shelter our families, etc.) should NEVER be used as a bartering chip to trade in for international support, financial or otherwise. Whatever happend to upholding human rights for the sake of UPHOLDING HUMAN RIGHTS??

  Lastly, try to put on the shoes of either of these two young men. Give it an honest shot. Put away your preconceived notions and stereotypes, and think about it for several minutes, if you can possibly spare that much time. Maybe you will come out at a slightly different viewpoint than where you began.

• coba612

  Mar 23 2010, 12:13

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  please people...this crap about human right is nothing but an attack on nature!!! i ve been living in ny for the past 17 years..i considered myself to be pretty open minded,until i saw this movement spreading like wildfire to a point where it got alarming.NATURE itself evolve harmoniously, when something threaten that harmony,it wont go unnoticed.i dont consider myself a saint and frankly i think that what a man does in his bedroom is his business,but i m getting the impression that this movement is trying to impose itself on the scene.being in my late 30s myself i ve been "around" and i know how young people mind can be corrupted into making it "cool" to accept anything.. even sexual orientation,wich,as we all know carries enourmous psychological implications. i also believe that true FREEDOM implies the love and respect of other people FREEDOM meaning that if u are gay and true u wouldnt want to turn anyone gay unless they truly are but what we are witnessing is all kind of baits and justifications to subtely promote that lifestyle...now lets be honest!! the gay community have a political agenda and we all know that "recruitment" is their moto to gain more political grounds thats where it get scary cos it seems that they wont stop at anything...the colonisation of AFRICA is a prime exemple of how to conquer people...they brought religion"opium of the people" first but they didnt stop there,they brought the guns latter and now they reign supreme...now they got the gold and diamonds what are they after? ...our souls!!!our identities wether cultural or spiritual are at stake... GOD PROTECT AFRICA...

• Ally of Momoka

  Mar 23 2010, 12:52

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  @coba612:

  I would submit that homosexuals have no political agenda, except to ensure that everyone has equal rights. I would know; I'm a homosexual myself. ("Where's my issue of 'Queers Monthly?' I hear they have list of the Top 10 ways to convert middle school boys!" Just a ridiculous thought. Completely preposterous.) And I don't want anyone else to be gay. I want everyone to be free to accept themselves for who they are.

  The interesting thing about being put down and (forgive the connotation of this word) persecuted all your life is that the LAST thing you want to do to others is to make them feel the same way you have. I've lived my entire life being told that "No, you shouldn't feel this way." "Gay is bad." "It's a choice you've made. Unmake it." Self-acceptance is a luxury few homosexuals allow themselves. Pushing the same oppressive weight of denial and exclusion on others is the last thing I would want to to.

  Your comments, while not unexpected or terribly original, were base and ignorant. The only "attack on nature" we should be concerned about in this case is the idea that the naturally-occurring equality of human life is being ignored. I'm sure you, as an "open-minded" individual, would agree that all humans are equal. So why the hell should you act like you know what's right for others? We're all free to decide our own lives.

  Forgive the personal attack, but I see in you the same general ignorance that I've dealt with all my life.

  @Momoka:

  Spot on, man. Spot on.

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