Hold on ... Mr Beenie Man! - Anthea McGibbon

DEAR EDITOR,

The recent apology from Beenie Man to the gay community has definitely sent some serious signals that need to be taken into consideration.

For instance, most of these entertainers are the very ones who have helped the cause of the gay community by giving them a platform to boycott Jamaican music and artistes under the banner of rejecting hate music.

Their constant outbursts against homosexuals have no doubt turned the spotlight on Jamaica and, as a result, it has significantly tightened the financial screws on the entertainers’ pockets.

This about-turn by Beenie Man raises questions which he needs to answer. Should our youths, for instance, continue to regard him as a role model? Should we continue to give him the respect that the Rastafarian community enjoys?; should we believe or be inspired by him?

My understanding of being a Rastafarian is that whatever the circumstance may be, one should not bow to pressure for financial gain or otherwise.

It is interesting that some of these Rastafarian entertainers have also bashed the church, yet the church has not forfeited its position on homosexuality, in spite of the tremendous pressure it has been under. “Choose ye this day whom ye will serve… but as for me and my house we will serve the Lord.” — Joshua 24:15.

Our politicians have also been challenged by the gay activists and most of them today are dancing around the question. With the exception of Bruce Golding, most of them have already succumbed to the demands of the gay community and are in denial; but as elected officials of a sovereign state they, too, need to declare where they stand as they represent a country with the majority not in favour of that lifestyle.

Melvin Pennant

warriorsunleashed@gmail.com

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