Summary
"Dear Club Manager or Promoter. As an avid fan of reggae music, I am writing to request that you disregard the unwarranted protests of Buju Banton and allow his concerts as scheduled. The segment of the homosexual community who are leading these protests are simply mistaken about Buju Banton. It is not true that Buju Banton has a long history of homophobia and inciting anti-gay violence. These allegations are unfounded and based on a misunderstanding of Jamaican culture and Buju Banton's lyrics. Jamaican society is largely Christian and Rastafarian. Due to their religious beliefs most Jamaicans, like most people of non-western cultures, strongly disagree with homosexuality, but they do not react violently towards gays. Many dancehall artists, like most Jamaicans, think that homosexuality is wrong. However they do not advocate for the actual killing of homosexuals, nor do they incite violence against them. These accusations are based on a misinterpretation of dancehall lyrics and are not based on the facts.1
[Rude Gal] added that, "It's something that we have to stand up against. The sad reality is that people tend to be moved to respond when it's something negative. No one is interfering with someone who is gay or lesbian's livelihood."See the full content of this document
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Reggae Writesback
ONCE AGAIN sections of the homosexual community have struck, delivering yet another round of blows to reggae and dancehall music with cancellations of BuJu Banton concerts in the United States. However, this time around supporters and well-wishers have stood their gr...
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