Comments on: Homophobia Is the Problem, Not Gays http://www.havanatimes.org/?p=8922 open-minded writing from Cuba Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:27:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3961 By: Roberthttp://www.havanatimes.org/?p=8922&cpage=1#comment-5349 Robert Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:20:53 +0000 http://www.havanatimes.org/?p=8922#comment-5349 of its unfettered rational and moral prerogative and common sense. Societal toleration for homosexuals is in fact a possibility and a reality, but not legal entitlement to gay marriage which is an empirical, logical and evolutionary absurdity contrary to the very nature of sexuality and natural evolution. of its unfettered rational and moral prerogative and common sense. Societal toleration for homosexuals is in fact a possibility and a reality, but not legal entitlement to gay marriage which is an empirical, logical and evolutionary absurdity contrary to the very nature of sexuality and natural evolution.

]]> By: Roberthttp://www.havanatimes.org/?p=8922&cpage=1#comment-5348 Robert Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:17:57 +0000 http://www.havanatimes.org/?p=8922#comment-5348 The problem of course is not ‘homophobia’, but homosexuality itself and the notion of gay marriage as a valid institution. One might try to fabricate some kind of scapegoat in the form of a right-wing bugbear to try to shift the conversation away from scientific, evolutionary, biological, ethical, moral, legal, social or religious considerations which render homosexuality as an utter aberration, and disingenuously center it on left or right-wing ideology so as try to make it appear to be a mere matter of political expediency or policy, but this is entirely self-delusional. I happen to be a progressive liberal and voted for Obama, but there is not the slightest chance of persuading me or anyone at all by such pretense and false rhetoric and this is your most evident mistake. It is not by government mandate, either in the US or Socialist Cuba or anywhere, that gay marriage will forever be rightfully proven to be a delusional proposition, but by society itself in the natural exercise... The problem of course is not ‘homophobia’, but homosexuality itself and the notion of gay marriage as a valid institution. One might try to fabricate some kind of scapegoat in the form of a right-wing bugbear to try to shift the conversation away from scientific, evolutionary, biological, ethical, moral, legal, social or religious considerations which render homosexuality as an utter aberration, and disingenuously center it on left or right-wing ideology so as try to make it appear to be a mere matter of political expediency or policy, but this is entirely self-delusional. I happen to be a progressive liberal and voted for Obama, but there is not the slightest chance of persuading me or anyone at all by such pretense and false rhetoric and this is your most evident mistake. It is not by government mandate, either in the US or Socialist Cuba or anywhere, that gay marriage will forever be rightfully proven to be a delusional proposition, but by society itself in the natural exercise…

]]> By: Milagroshttp://www.havanatimes.org/?p=8922&cpage=1#comment-2846 Milagros Mon, 25 May 2009 00:29:37 +0000 http://www.havanatimes.org/?p=8922#comment-2846 Where i agree that the rights will come forth in cuba, what i will stand by is the fact that the Castro Adm will not be forced or bought to make changes. Change will come and when it does..trust me there will be other problems for the gay community and other hurdles..i still say..agitate and have a plan..keep your self respect and your cool..Don't bite the hands that will help Where i agree that the rights will come forth in cuba, what i will stand by is the fact that the Castro Adm will not be forced or bought to make changes. Change will come and when it does..trust me there will be other problems for the gay community and other hurdles..i still say..agitate and have a plan..keep your self respect and your cool..Don’t bite the hands that will help

]]> By: Larry R. Oberghttp://www.havanatimes.org/?p=8922&cpage=1#comment-2830 Larry R. Oberg Fri, 22 May 2009 20:05:18 +0000 http://www.havanatimes.org/?p=8922#comment-2830 I live in a country (Québec) where gays and lesbians have been granted equal status with heterosexuals and homophobia has decreased enormously over the past few decades. This is fair and just. And it will happen in Cuba as it is happening throughout much of the world. The counter arguments about "special rights" and complaints that homosexuals are "shoving their lifestyle down our throats" have all but disappeared and are no longer tolerated. Cuba has accomplished so much in so many areas... I live in a country (Québec) where gays and lesbians have been granted equal status with heterosexuals and homophobia has decreased enormously over the past few decades. This is fair and just. And it will happen in Cuba as it is happening throughout much of the world. The counter arguments about “special rights” and complaints that homosexuals are “shoving their lifestyle down our throats” have all but disappeared and are no longer tolerated. Cuba has accomplished so much in so many areas…

]]> By: Johmar Eró Estrellahttp://www.havanatimes.org/?p=8922&cpage=1#comment-2826 Johmar Eró Estrella Fri, 22 May 2009 15:25:42 +0000 http://www.havanatimes.org/?p=8922#comment-2826 Excelente trabajo es el que ustedes están llevando a cabo!!! Y nos sirve de motivación a que nuestra ONG, la cual trabaja por y para la comunidad GLBTH en la región Este de la República Dominicana: "Grupo Este Amor", a mejorar cada día mas mienstras logramos nuestras metas y objetivos. EXITOS!!! Johmar Eró Estrella- Director Ejecutivo-Grupo Este Amor. Excelente trabajo es el que ustedes están llevando a cabo!!! Y nos sirve de motivación a que nuestra ONG, la cual trabaja por y para la comunidad GLBTH en la región Este de la República Dominicana: “Grupo Este Amor”, a mejorar cada día mas mienstras logramos nuestras metas y objetivos. EXITOS!!!
Johmar Eró Estrella- Director Ejecutivo-Grupo Este Amor.

]]> By: The Princeshttp://www.havanatimes.org/?p=8922&cpage=1#comment-2824 The Princes Thu, 21 May 2009 19:01:25 +0000 http://www.havanatimes.org/?p=8922#comment-2824 ahaaaaaa, Milagritos, gracias por dejarnos saber tus pensamientos, seremos mejores personas gracias a ellos, y gracias a la ausencia de homofobia. ahaaaaaa, Milagritos, gracias por dejarnos saber tus pensamientos, seremos mejores personas gracias a ellos, y gracias a la ausencia de homofobia.

]]> By: Michael N. Landishttp://www.havanatimes.org/?p=8922&cpage=1#comment-2813 Michael N. Landis Thu, 21 May 2009 02:04:53 +0000 http://www.havanatimes.org/?p=8922#comment-2813 Thanks for your article, Irina, and the fotos, Caridad! I wonder why Cuba has been able to advance light-years from the unenlightened attitudes of the 1970's and 1980's? Does the weakening of such intollerance have anything to do with the Church never being as powerful and influential in Cuba as it was in Mexico, Central- and South America? Thanks for your article, Irina, and the fotos, Caridad! I wonder why Cuba has been able to advance light-years from the unenlightened attitudes of the 1970′s and 1980′s? Does the weakening of such intollerance have anything to do with the Church never being as powerful and influential in Cuba as it was in Mexico, Central- and South America?

]]> By: Milagros Villamilhttp://www.havanatimes.org/?p=8922&cpage=1#comment-2808 Milagros Villamil Wed, 20 May 2009 23:06:01 +0000 http://www.havanatimes.org/?p=8922#comment-2808 discrimination does not hurt as much as lack of self respect discrimination does not hurt as much as lack of self respect

]]> By: Milagros Villamilhttp://www.havanatimes.org/?p=8922&cpage=1#comment-2807 Milagros Villamil Wed, 20 May 2009 23:05:00 +0000 http://www.havanatimes.org/?p=8922#comment-2807 SecondI am a Cuban woman who is strictly a man lover, and i have never fantacized about being in the arms of a woman. There is no jealousy, hate or even dislike for homosexuals. However, i am so tired of the ACCEPT ME, ACCEPT ME, ACCEPT ME insanity..when Self RESPECT should be the call of the day So i ask, what are homosexuals doing in Cuba to gain respect.? Clean up your act before you start to blame others..Get some SELF RESPECT.. i don't hear you!!!!! Discrimination doesn't hurt... Second

I am a Cuban woman who is strictly a man lover, and i have never fantacized about being in the arms of a woman. There is no jealousy, hate or even dislike for homosexuals. However, i am so tired of the ACCEPT ME, ACCEPT ME, ACCEPT ME insanity..when Self RESPECT should be the call of the day
So i ask, what are homosexuals doing in Cuba to gain respect.? Clean up your act before you start to blame others..Get some SELF RESPECT.. i don’t hear you!!!!! Discrimination doesn’t hurt…

]]> By: Milagros Villamilhttp://www.havanatimes.org/?p=8922&cpage=1#comment-2806 Milagros Villamil Wed, 20 May 2009 22:57:21 +0000 http://www.havanatimes.org/?p=8922#comment-2806 The problem in my opinion is that many flaming homosexuals feel that they must push thier lives on to others and that others must accept them as Gays vs human beings.When the heck will Homosexuals just begin to live thier own lives, and deal with it as it is. This is the real world and if someone is a homosexual it does not bother me until they make an attempt to get in my face and force thier will. The problem in my opinion is that many flaming homosexuals feel that they must push thier lives on to others and that others must accept them as Gays vs human beings.When the heck will Homosexuals just begin to live thier own lives, and deal with it as it is. This is the real world and if someone is a homosexual it does not bother me until they make an attempt to get in my face and force thier will.

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