If you're thinking about advocating the proposed anti-homophobia boycott of Jamaica...
Please, don`t.
The actual GLBTQ community in Jamaica - you know, the people who are directly affected by both Jamaica`s cultural politics and your proposed boycott - is asking you not to:
http://jflag.blogspot.com/2009/04/press-release-no-to-boycott-in-san.html
Read the press release carefully, and think about it.
Thanks.
(cross-posted from postqueer)
I know that there are a few people on my friends list who are concerned about making economic choices that don't advance anti-gay agendas. This effort might look good at first glance, but it's clearly not in line with the population it purports to help.
The actual GLBTQ community in Jamaica - you know, the people who are directly affected by both Jamaica`s cultural politics and your proposed boycott - is asking you not to:
http://jflag.blogspot.com/2009/04/press-release-no-to-boycott-in-san.html
Read the press release carefully, and think about it.
Thanks.
(cross-posted from postqueer)
I know that there are a few people on my friends list who are concerned about making economic choices that don't advance anti-gay agendas. This effort might look good at first glance, but it's clearly not in line with the population it purports to help.