Threat of Gay Protest Forces Buju Banton Cancellation
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| Protest Target: Buju Banton |
However, according to a Sept. 3 press release by Tracii McGregor, president of Banton's Gargamel label, more than 30 previously-booked Banton U.S. dates will still happen. And Banton's MySpace page optimistically lists a Oct, 10 SF date, with venue "TBD."
Just as was the case in 2006, when a scheduled Mezzanine show was eventually moved to Berkeley's Shattuck DownLow after LGBT activists threatened to protest the venue, Banton's controversial song "Boom Bye Bye" remains at the center of the storm.
Banton recorded "Boom Bye Bye" seventeen years ago in 1991, at the age of fifteen, reportedly in response to a newspaper headline in a Jamaican paper alleging a case of man/boy rape. Ever since, the song, whose lyrics appear to advocate for the killing of homosexuals, has been a frequent target of gay protests. Anti-Buju activists like the UK's OutRage say "Boom Bye Bye" has contributed to Jamaica's rampant homophobia and fostered a climate of violence against gays and lesbians, which they fear could turn Banton concert-goers into rabid gay-bashing mobs.
McGregor's press release claims that Banton no longer performs the song in concert, adding that the 4-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter has an otherwise excellent human rights record. She notes that Banton has made songs condemning gun violence, brought attention to genocide in Sudan, created his own organization to combat AIDS, and has been involved with US-based nonprofits working on behalf of underprivileged youth in Jamaica. Furthermore, she contends that violence of any kind has never broken out at a Banton show.
"None of these personal and professional accomplishments matter much to a gay lobby hell-bent on destroying the livelihood of a man who has spent an entire career making amends," McGregor says, adding, "Sadly, their 17-year fixation on waging war against one artist has prevented them from turning this initiative into a larger, more fruitful discussion that could perhaps effect real change."
While Amnesty International reports have continually documented unsafe conditions for Jamaican gays and lesbians, it's also been reported that "their tormentors are sometimes the police themselves," according to a recent article posted on RepeatingIslands.com.
Further complicating the issue are allegations of racism, cultural insensitivity, and economic exploitation against Jamaican artists. A recent Jamaica Daily Gleaner article accused activist groups like OutRage of xenophobia by targeting reggae artists with their ongoing "Stop Murder Music" campaign, whose cause has been taken up by local activists such at the Community United Against Violence (CUAV), who have successfully prevented Jamaican artists like Capleton and Banton from playing in SF in the past.
Our two cents: this sounds like a record we've heard before. Homophobia is unfortunate, as is anti-LGBT violence, and should not be tolerated. Yet it's hard to see how targeting reggae artists has had or will have any influence in changing Jamaica's controversial, colonial-era "anti-buggery" law, which makes homosexual acts a crime in that country. The bottom line? Despite almost two decades of organized protests against allegedly-homophobic reggae songs, the law remains on the books.
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"None of these personal and professional accomplishments matter much to a gay lobby hell-bent on destroying the livelihood of a man who has spent an entire career making amends," McGregor says, adding, "Sadly, their 17-year fixation on waging war against one artist has prevented them from turning this initiative into a larger, more fruitful discussion that could perhaps effect real change."
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I can only wonder if Tracii McGregor would feel the same about an artist that specifically called for HER rape, torture and murder? Bit I think we know the answer to that already. Don't we.
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This article then states, "McGregor's press release claims that Banton no longer performs the song in concert, adding that the 4-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter has an otherwise excellent human rights record."
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Really, McGregor? His 'otherwise excellent human-rights record?' Um, OK. So, it's OK that he advocates the murder and torture of Gay human beings, as long as he loves everyone else? This statement is a prime example of the cluelessness of the Heterosexuals that CREATED the millions of gay people on the planet. And it further demonstrates with the 'man' and his entourage have no place in this WORLD, let alone the United States. People can not possibly be this stupid.
Can they?
Posted On: Monday, Sep. 7 2009 @ 9:15AMLet's shoot Eric Arnold in the head!
No one should be happy til the asshole is dead!
The allegedly antigay fucker must die
Because he can't see hate when it pisses in his eye.
If this comment is not posted, Arnold needs to retract this post.
Firstly thanx for highlighting the issues involved this time with Buju however with regards to your two cents:
"this sounds like a record we've heard before. Homophobia is unfortunate, as is anti-LGBT violence, and should not be tolerated. Yet it's hard to see how targeting reggae artists has had or will have any influence in changing Jamaica's controversial, colonial-era "anti-buggery" law, which makes homosexual acts a crime in that country. The bottom line? Despite almost two decades of organized protests against allegedly-homophobic reggae songs, the law remains on the books."
hope I am not misinterpreting it but it seems you are saying that the campaign should stop because it hasn't bourne fruit. I am certain that in your country as many Americans like to remind the rest of the world that your freedom you enjoy today did not come on a platter it was fought for, for a long time and many suffered for it. So the question is should Outrage and others stop?
I say NO, I don't think so, artists must understand that they are shapers of thought and culture more so than probably any other group or the political representatives and they MUST make responsible utterances, not those inciteful actions towards anyone because they do not meet a criteria you hold dear or because u have a so called majority so one uses it to play with public affections to stay popular and relevant even when his record sales a low.
Many dancehall artists use this way of suring up their image and ratings in the public domain by releasing anti gay tunes. Many do not release them officially anymore as that would bring attention as in the case of Buju so they make what are known as dub plates that are repleet with the same anti gay sentiments and distribute them to specific djs or sound systems, fortunately they don't get the massive captive audience as mainstream radio and clubs but still do get heard on mixtape cds and events hosted by the respective djs/sounds.
Please reconsider that two cents Eric, the targeting of the artists has reminded them and by extension the local population here that rights are for everyone and that freedoms though unpleasant for some must be guarded and respected, it has softened the caustic reactions towards gays and lesbians in some way and has started a nationwide discssion on tolerance although we have a loooonnnnngggg way to at least it is a start. Remember you guys already enjoy freedoms that many would even dream of coming close too if possible.
One love
H
This article completely misses the point. Jamacia has a rate of anti gay-violence that mirrors Sudan or Saudi Arabia, not its more peaceful Carri bean neighbors.
http://www.thegully.com/essays/gaymundo/031103_lesbian_gay_jamaica.html
Anti-gay violence there has had a large increase since the widespread popularization of dance hall music, which makes rap look gay friendly. Buju Banton continued to regularly and publicly perform songs like "Boom Boom Bye Bye" (which encourages killing gays) up until recently, when too many concerts were getting canceled in America and Europe. Being less public with his anti-gay vitriol in the past couple years has everything to do with a business decision by his producers / managers and little to do with his morality.
Here is a relatively recent video where Buju says "there is no end to the war between me and the f*$ots" and advocates burning batty men (the Jamacian slang for f@$ots).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46PASiOjdP4
His songs inciting violence against gays continue to be some of his most popular.
Clearly this is not some isolated incident by a 17 year old. There have been multiple lynchings of gay men after his homophobic rants in Jamaica. Music is powerful, especially to impressionable teenagers. Evil music can create hate, and hate can lead to murder. If a white musician had written and repeatedly performed songs about "killing the ni#%ers" and had caused multiple incidents of violence against blacks in his home country, then I guarantee you the cancellation of his concerts across the western world would be utterly uncontroversial.
Posted On: Monday, Sep. 7 2009 @ 12:57PMOne more thing I want to add: it's unfortunate that this article continually justifies the fact that Banton wrote "Boom Boom Bye Bye" - a song which advocates extreme violence against all gays - because it was in response to a "man-boy rape." Yes, there are gay rapist. That does not excuse attacking all gays anymore than there being black rapists excuses racism.
Posted On: Monday, Sep. 7 2009 @ 1:21PMBuju Banton is one of the best, if not the best reggae artist of today. If the gays and lesbians don't want to see or hear his music, let them stop listening to it and stay away from his concerts. There are gays that attend his concerts and enjoy him. There are those of us that should be protesting them for walking around hugged up with the same sex, and we don't agree with it, and neither does the bible, but do we protest them-Hell No! It's called "Freedom Of Speech, and Equal Rigts"! Leave Buju Banton alone, and let him play his music and
entertain those of us that ejoy watching and listening.
While Banton's homophobia is mostly linked to that one song as far as I know, the homophobia in the Jamaican reggae/dancehall scene in general is much more widespread and certainly something of concern. And I've never heard Banton condemn the sentiments he expressed in "Boom Bye Bye," so arguing that it was just something he said as a young artist (and for which he should thus be forgiven, now that he's older and wiser) seems misguided unless Banton makes his newfound, mature tolerance for homosexuality widely known. Gays SHOULD protest Banton and/or other musicians who express homophobic sentiments; hopefully the musicians will either wise up and become more tolerant or be forced back into obscurity by public outcry against their hatred.
On the other hand, I'm opposed to BANNING artists simply because their viewpoints are contrary to my own. It doesn't matter if the musician is a homophobic dancehall rapper like Buju Banton, a Nazi punk band like Skrewdriver, or a fascist apologist like Boyd Rice. Let them perform, and those who oppose them can try to rally an even more vociferous counter-performance. The public can decide after both sides have had their say. That's the stance the A.C.L.U. almost always takes in free-speech cases, and A.C.L.U. supporters are "card-carrying liberals" according to George H.W. Bush. If "card-carrying liberals" would allow Buju Banton to perform, then what's the problem?
JG
Posted On: Tuesday, Sep. 8 2009 @ 3:04AMLook, i understand the emotions involved with this particular issue. In a perfect world, there would be equal tolerance and human rights for everybody.
But let's not get carried away here. Continually going after one artist for one song he wrote almost 20 years ago instead of addressing the roots causes of homophobia in third world countries seems misguided.
And, yes, Banton should come out and condemn the song publicly once and for all. However, he did sign the Reggae Compassion Act in 2007, and has not performed the song publicly since then.
I'm not sure how a one-sided debate advances the issue, especially when the facts and context are continually being misrepresented. for example, Bo Barfield, you say, "His songs inciting violence against gays continue to be some of his most popular."
Bo, can you name any other anti-gay Buju Banton song other than "Boom Bye Bye"? Perhaps you have Banton confused with other homophobic dancehall artists who have recorded many more songs on the subject.
also, you say: "Anti-gay violence there has had a large increase since the widespread popularization of dance hall music, which makes rap look gay friendly"
that is just simply untrue. I've seen Amnesty Int'l reports from 2001-2009 and there hasnt actually been a steep spike in antigay violence linked to dancehall, just a couple of high-profile cases which have been made examples of by OutRage and others and possibly blown out of proportion (feel free to cite relevant statistics proving otherwise).
It's worth noting that Jamaica is the third-most violent country IN THE WORLD. there are more cases of people killed by police on a yearly basis than gay people killed for being gay. So there's been a spike in violence overall in Jamaica, not a spike in antigay violence (whose numbers have actually dropped in the past few years, comparitively speaking. and if you subtract one horrific incident where 17 suspected gay men in prison were killed by prison guards, the numbers over the last decade are even lower.) Reggae artists are not responsible for police death squads--they have their own battles with law enforcement officials--and these squads have not been denounced by the Jamaican government.
Look, i'm not excusing homophobia or justifying anti-gay violence. that's just plain wrong. But so is racism, xenophobia, and selective persecution. Shouldnt gay people be better than those they accuse of hate speech? And if we're going to address hate speech, shouldnt we also address sexual abuse of children in developing nations?
If the root cause of homophobia in Jamaica is an archaic law, why arent the efforts of OutRage et al. being focused on legislative means, or boycotting Jamaica's lucrative tourist industry until the law is changed? That might actually be effective.
Let's face it, most people protesting Banton havent listened to his music. He continually gets called a hate-speech artist, even a sociopath, yet to this day, he has not recorded even one other song expressing the same sentiments as "Boom Bye Bye."
Therefore, comparing Buju to Skrewdriver or any artist with an extensive catalog of hate speech material is grossly inaccurate. If GLAAD can forgive Eminem for his homophobia, even though he has continued to make songs on the subject, why is Banton still being targeted, even though he has not made any more songs on the subject over the past 17 years.
More to the point, if canceling reggae shows hasnt had any discernible effect on antigay violence in Jamaica, isnt it time to consider alternate strategies which could be more effective in actually changing things?
Posted On: Tuesday, Sep. 8 2009 @ 10:34AMIsn't it strange that gays and lesbians say they want to be treated like everyone else, yet so much is done specifically on their behalf that they have become a special interest group in their own right. Just remember that the more things change, the more they stay the same. The new Censor P.C. Board that the homosexual community has become will be in turn overcome, when They become the hated autocracy. I remember a song, Eat The Rich, that rich people didn't care about. Some rich people even paid to hear the song performed live...in San Francisco.
Posted On: Tuesday, Sep. 8 2009 @ 4:38PMI am not homophobic - far from it. I was born and raised in the Bay Area, but while studying abroad in the Caribbean I was exposed to a culture very different from my own. At first it was difficult to understand, but living in such a homophobic place opened my eyes in a way that I hope a reverse cultural exchange would.
It is true that Buju Banton is homophobic, as was Bob Marley, but he also represents, with beauty, the voice of an oppressed and marginalized people. The song that has people so angry is from a much earlier time, in fact before he became a Rasta and spiritually transformed himself.
He has done much to address the past mistakes he voiced in the song "Boom Bye Bye." He has signed the 'Reggae Compassionate Act', a pledge organized by gay rights activists, which included a clause that he will never again perform this song.
It is also true that Jamaica is one of the most religious and homophobic nations in the world, and also one of the most violent. Being raised in this environment has influenced his belief system and music, as it does every person's.
That said, I do not condone music that promotes any kind of sexual or gender violence. But this is not something that Buju represents whatsoever. The last time that he came to San Francisco I tried to get the Gay activists to open a dialogue with the Caribbean community, without success. I understand the anger that Gay activists are feeling, but as the article says, true dialogue, not inflammatory remarks and long-running boycotts, which have had success (e.g. the Reggae Compassionate Act) is what is needed.
Let this be an opportunity for this. Let's start a conversation. It is exactly this type of cultural exchange that will bring understanding and help address the horrible conditions in Jamaica - of homophobia, sexism, violence and poverty.
Posted On: Tuesday, Sep. 8 2009 @ 9:42PMwell said, anonymous.
it think it's fair to ask, besides the provisions outlined in the Reggae Compassionate Act, what exactly do LBGT activists want from reggae artists? what specifically, can Buju do which he hasnt already done? Is there an agenda besides mindless protest? I say mindless because there has been much mis- and disinformation spread throughout the gay blogosphere on this particular topic.
Gay activists have charged reggae singers with inciting antigay violence. Yet there is little factual evidence, outside of a few isolated incidents which have received a disproportionate amount of media attention, to support that claim. No reggae artist has ever been convicted of gay-bashing.
According to a 2004 study, the number of male sex workers in Jamaica has risen as much as 1000% in the last four years, fueled by demands from the tourist industry and sheer economic necessity. Somewhat egregious is the fact that many of these male sex workers are young men between the ages of 15-24. Any spike in antigay violence can more likely be attributed to a backlash against their increased visibility, especially since the adoption of the RCA has decreased the number of homophobic messages in the genre overall.
It is true that gays and lesbians in Jamaica face unsafe conditions -- this is nothing new. Yet it's not hard to see where reggae artists have been scapegoated in many instances, not only for homophobia but for gun violence.
Earlier this year, the Jamaican Broadcasting corporation banned lyrics with overly sexual or violent content from the airwaves. But they made no such provision for homophobic lyrics.
Last year, Red Stripe pulled its sponsorship from SumFest over concerns of violence linked to artists such as Mavado and Vybez Kartel. However, according to Amnesty Int'l, 222 people were killed by police in Jamaica in 2008--that's an astonishingly high number, considering Jamaica's population numbers less than less than 3 million total.
Not to downplay antigay violence whatsoever, but the incidents which have been reported in the international press pale in comparison to the overall murder rates. Should gay murders warrant more outrage among the int'l humanitarian community than murder by police? and what about antigay violence at the hands of the police? Reggae artists surely aren't responsible for that.
Human rights activists (and i'm including LGBT folks here) should be concerned not just with the conditions for Jamaican gays and lesbians, but with overall conditions in Jamaica and other developing nations. Homophobia and antigay violence is just part of the equation. Rape in general is rampant and over 70% of the victims of sexual abuse are young women. and its worth noting that an anti-gender discrimination bill introduced in 1995 has yet to be ratified. So to say the problem of homophobia and gender inequality begins and ends with dancehall artists is just myopic.
This is not an issue which can only be viewed through gaydar--at a certain point, you've got to address it from a Jamaican perspective as well, as well as an overall human rights perspective. More education is needed not just on tolerance issues, but also AIDS awareness among Jamaicans. And more understanding is needed on the part of the LGBT community with respect to Jamaican culture.
The Reggae Compassion Act was a positive step, but given that Buju has signed it and hasnt performed that one song in over three years, what more can be expected of him? You can't force acceptance of gayness down everyone's throat. Can't we adopt a 'live and let live' policy while we pursue effective legal strategies for ending homophobia and gender discrimination in third world countries?
Is Buju Banton the real enemy, or is it a country in which homosexual acts are still illegal, and gays and lesbians are denied equal protection under the law, as are women in general? You can boycott BB and other reggae artists all you want, but only a concerted, organized campaign aimed at lasting legislative change will make a difference in the long run. In the meantime, let's have more two-way conversations on this issue.
Posted On: Wednesday, Sep. 9 2009 @ 1:13PMIO am sure that Mr. Arnold and all those downplaying the danger Mr, Banton represents will be delighted to learn of the murder of John Terry:
"A handwritten note on his body described him as a 'batty man', local slang for a homosexual. The note also said: 'This is what will happen to ALL gays.' It was signed: 'Gay-Man'. The former hotel manager had worked in the island’s tourism trade for more than 30 years. At the time of his death he was working at the Half Moon Hotel in Montego Bay, a resort popular with British and American tourists."
http://www.towleroad.com/2009/09/gay-british-envoy-slain-in-brutal-antigay-killing-in-jamaica.html
Boom bye bye.
Posted On: Sunday, Sep. 13 2009 @ 4:19PMKhabari has a huge misunderstanding of what "Freedom of speech" means.
The US Government is not allowed to ban certain kinds of speech. It is debatable if Buju Banton's incitation of murder is protected speech.
But that's not what's going on here. The US Government has done nothing to prevent Buju Banton from performing. The threat of protests does not deny free speech.
Leave Buju alone and let him preform. He is a dancehall legend with an amazing voice ans style. if anyone went to see buju banton they wouldnt leave dissatisfied. Whens the last time you heard an attack on gays by buju? 17 years ago? When he was 15?? yea you guys are making a huge effect on your cause in jamaica. Im sure jamaicans are dialed in to what the gay community in san francisco thinks. Buju is the man, let his music free.
Posted On: Friday, Sep. 18 2009 @ 12:23PMIt is ironic that Buju Banton brought attention to the genocide in Sudan, while at the same time calling for genocide for lesbian and gay people.
Buju is still performing "Boom Bye Bye." He signed the Reggae Compassionate Act and then denied that he did so. You can hear Buju say "There is no end to the war between me and faggots" on this YouTube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46PASiOjdP4 "BUJU BANTON FIRE BURN BATTY."
Buju Banton allegedly took part in a gay bashing, with serious injuries in 2004. This Time Magazine article has some interesting information about it: http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1182991,00.html
Buju Banton, Beenie Man, and other homophobic reggae artists from Jamaica should not be allowed to perform in the USA.
Posted On: Tuesday, Sep. 22 2009 @ 11:07PMThere's a lot of really good information about Buju Banton at http://cancelbujubanton.wetpaint.com/
For the record, "Boom Bye Bye" says that gays have to be shot in the head, shot with an Uzi, have acid thrown on their faces and then be burned like a tire. The song clearly says "gays have to die."
He's still making money off of "Boom Bye Bye."
Buju makes no apologies for his calls to "kill gays." He compares what he says with what churches say about homosexuality and asks "What wrong have I done when I say that homosexuality is wrong?" Video: http://tinyurl.com/awze5l (Most churches don't openly and publicly call for killing LGBT people).
I thought this was the u.s.a. A country where one has the freedom of speech. Freedom of expression. Freedom of religious belief. Maybe these groups that work so hard to ban these talented reggae artist are afraid of there following. The fact that they continue sell out every show. San Franciscans want to see these artist, and a small group is stopping them.
I just think it's sad that living in the city I'm deprived of my religious music, Jamaican culture here in San Francisco. The mecca of culture. And the fact that these venues with no back bone continue to let this groups dictate who plays where.
Now I must travel over the bridge to Berkeley for Buju's Epic peaceful show where no violence will break-out.
If you don't like his music or his beliefs change the channel. Like it or not he has the right to make his art. NO CENSORSHIP!!!
Posted On: Friday, Oct. 9 2009 @ 5:18PMPlease note that Buju Banton is still scheduled to perform at the Rockit Room on Clement St. on 10/12/09 ($35 admission). Please let the management of this club know that Banton performing there is not okay. If the ownership of the club refuses to cancel, there should be a boycott of this establishment. GLBT will not allow someone to make money off their blood.
Posted On: Friday, Oct. 9 2009 @ 5:36PMPlease note that Buju Banton is scheduled to perform at the Rockit Room on Clement St. on 10/12/09. Please contact the management of this club and let them know it's NOT OKAY for them to book Banton. He has, in fact, never apologized for Boom Bye Bye, he still does sing it at selected venues (where he thinks he won't get in trouble) and was arrested in 2004 for being part of a mob which attacked several gay men. If known skinhead bands from England tried to come into the US, I doubt they would get the okay to come into the country... why are we apologizing for someone who has promoted murder and violence against other men of color?
Posted On: Friday, Oct. 9 2009 @ 5:52PM@ Anonymous: He has done much to address the past mistakes he voiced in the song "Boom Bye Bye." He has signed the 'Reggae Compassionate Act', a pledge organized by gay rights activists, which included a clause that he will never again perform this song.
Banton signed this shortly before he went on tour in Europe where there were many threatened cancellations. After he returned to Jamaica he repudiated the RCA. So much for his sincerity. The man remained a confirmed nasty homophobic hater and a hypocrite. Stop making apologies for him... the artists who created and signed the RCA don't make any excuses for his mean behavior.
Two important facts seem to be missing from the this article or any of the previous statements. First, Buju Banton is still performing the San Francisco Bay Area. He simply rescheduled to smaller venues, specifically Berkeley's Shattuck Down Low, San Francisco's Rockit Room and Santa Rosa's The Casbar.
Second, this weekend is the 11th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's brutal murder. While tens of thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and allies have gathered in Washington D.C. celebrating National Coming Out Day and advocating for full equal rights, these three local venues have booked homophobic Reggae singer Buju Banton to locally perform.
Across the country, venues after venue have canceled upon further information and reflection canceled his shows. Today the San Francisco LGBT Community Center calls on these local venues to become advocates for full equality and do the same. For a complete announcement, please download http://bit.ly/U52CO
Thank you.
Posted On: Saturday, Oct. 10 2009 @ 5:55PMThe math is fuzzy here. How does "has not performed since 2004" translate to "17 years ago"?
2009-2004=5 in my book.
The radical right continues to include "not being killed" as a "special right" that the GLBT community does not deserve.
Until he expresses a true change of character (thus moves from encouraging to discouraging gay violence) means that the queer community is likely to protest any time he is offered a chance to make money from homophobic fans.
Posted On: Saturday, Oct. 10 2009 @ 7:17PMOK I understand where every one is coming from but as a Jamaican myself. I love Buju and saw him on SAturday night at the Shattuck Down Low. He [reached love and harmony and told us to make a change and hoe people change. As a Jamaican I can tell you Buju was a child at the age of 15 years old singing about something that our culture has fought for years. He was a product of his environment and so was I. When your culture say it is ok to act a certain way you do not see anything wrong in it. As a young Jamaican artist Buju did not leave the island until he became famous and started traveling the world. Once you leave the country and that bubble your eyes open and you meet and interact with other people around the world, which changes your perception and point of view. I used to be homophobic at one time as well, until I traveled and moved around and now some of my bestfriends are gay and they accept me for who I am, vice versa. I admit to them I was so against at one time because of my culture. We are all products of our environment until we move out of that bubble. Instead of listening to all the bashing. Listen to Buju's first album and then listen "Until Shiloh" and listen to how beautiful it is and how the music and artist has matured. We all make mistakes when we are young and that is what makes us strong adults today. I know this might be hard to understand but please look at the other side also. It was wrong and as a Jamaican we all know this, but when it is around you every day of your life you don't see it as wrong until you leave. I love my country but we are also victims of British colonialism and extreme Roman Catholic influence. I hope this justifies things a little better. WE all are ONE!
Posted On: Monday, Oct. 12 2009 @ 11:15PMok thaks for protesting my favorite reggae artist.. i had never ever had issues with gay folks at all, i had nothing but the upmost respect but you know what, i dont no more..in fact, when that prop 8 comes again for a vote, you best believe i am going to protest and vote for it.. i am going to protest protest protest against gays being married at all..I lost all respect for gay folks. Yall are dwelling off a song made 17 years ago, when Buju was a child and angered by what was happening in his community. You if i was stuck on an island with gay folks also, id be making contreversial lyrics also.
Posted On: Monday, Oct. 12 2009 @ 11:28PMWow, "buju da man", if that's all it took for you to want to vote to take away someone's civil rights, I guess you were never much of an ally to begin with.
Posted On: Tuesday, Oct. 13 2009 @ 10:32PMy dont u gays leave dat man alone youll makin ppl hate u more n more since we wrong n youll rite go live on ur own island gay men on one side and lesbos on da other and see how long youll last...buju normal ppl luv u keep doin ur thing jah rastafari bless up gun shot ina batty boy head
Posted On: Saturday, Oct. 17 2009 @ 12:07PM
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