Pro-gay not same as pro-progress

THE EDITOR, Sir:

I feel compelled to give my opinion on yesterday's Gleaner editorial on the issue of homophobia in Jamaica, and the repealing of laws against buggery.

If Jamaica considers itself a Christian society, then homosexuality is indeed a moral issue, and must continue to be frowned upon and not embraced here.

Jamaica is an independent country and we do not need to be copycats of what First World nations are doing to become developed. If we stand by the doctrines of the Bible, we need to be steadfast. It takes one to make a change in the right direction.

Personally, I do not care how many developed countries want to embrace homosexuality for the sake of their economy. I look at it the same way I would see a woman who decides that she is so much in need of money that she will put her morals and values on the shelf, and embrace prostitution so that she can relieve her financial burden. Does that make her actions right?

There are many aspects of development, and we as a nation need to stand on our own two feet and decide what we will venture into. The Muslim nations stick to their principles, so what are we afraid of?

These developed countries have become so secularised and demoralised because the world has lost all values and morals, and we have become too accommodating.

I love that Jamaica has stood up to the trials and temptations of legalising buggery and validating homosexuality, as rampant as it may be in our society, and with all the threats to our benefits.

We do not have to follow other countries to be noticed. We make our own mark and should continue to do so by being different. Kudos to Jamaica and all those who speak out against the legalisation of buggery.

CONCERNED CITIZEN