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Sunday 29 May 2005

Could common sense about homosexuality be breaking out in Jamaica?

Now, let's not be hasty, but there is a very interesting article in today's Jamaica Gleaner, entitled "Respecting your gay co-worker", probably a pretty revolutionary concept in what has the reputation of being an extremely homophobic country. It sounds like an attempt is being made to coax attitudes just a little and the article makes the point that a number of Jamaican musicians and singers have seen their careers badly affected in the US and the UK because of the anti-gay content of their songs. I daresay, though, despite the article urging readers not to 'blow a gasket' that a few did indeed see their blood pressure rising alarmingly. Still, it's a start ...

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