As you know, last week the religious leaders of Trinidad and Tobago expressed their concerns about homosexuality and that it should not allowed in our nation. They said that homosexuality contributes to the degradation of society. According CNC3’s news report, these leaders are calling on the government to amend the marriage law to ensure that right can only be accessed by a biological man or woman. In addition, they asked that protection based on sexual orientation not to be included in the equal opportunities act. CRAZY,RIGHT ?!?
In my opinion, these leaders are fussing over trivial matters. At this moment, the main concern is crime in our nation. Criminals are the ones who are degrading society not homosexuals. I don’t understand why people are concerned about who is sleeping with who or who loves who at this point in time. At least they loving others and not shooting and robbing people out on the street.
Proponents argue that equal rights must mean equal rights. A civilized society does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion, sex or sexuality and denial of marriage rights is clear discrimination. Gay and heterosexual couples both deserve the legal rights associated with marriage – on taxes, property ownership, inheritance or adoption. No matter how you try to dress it up, denying equal rights to gays and lesbians is homophobia.
In addition, I strongly believe that the state should have no say on how consenting adults conduct their lives. If two people love each other and want to get married they should be allowed to do so regardless of the colour, religion, nationality or sex of their partner. Love and marriage should be a purely personal choice. When governments interfere in the private lives of people, dictating who can marry who, individual freedoms are compromised with potentially dangerous implications.
I know a lot of people are going to disagree with what I said here on this blog and that is fine because we are all entitled to our opinions. But I do ask that you keep an open mind and understand the homosexuality dynamics. Now is not the time to divide people. Love and unity is of utmost importance during these days where guns and criminals roam our streets. These religious leaders should focus on more urgent matters at hand and so too should the government.
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