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Uganda: Family had her raped because she is a Lesbian

Nothing I could have heard today, was any sicker than this.  And, this act was carried out because the victim in their belief went against the very fiber of morality and the Uganda law.  Yet, I ask who has committed the most egregious act of immorality, along with perpetrating a (violent) crime?

When Olivia Nabulwala's admitted to her parents, that she was a lesbian they beat her with their fists verbally assaulted her to degradation and was told if this behavior did not end she would be disowned.  After the discovery that she was not only a lesbian, but now had began a lesbian relationship a family meeting was called.  The beatings and verbal assaults came back into play, but this time she was held down on the ground, in order for Olivia to be defiled, raped.  Her two aunts looked on and sang out with laughter.  When the act was finished, they left her lying there.

I'm almost at a loss for words that her family would permit such a thing.  It's dirty filthy and vile to have someone force themselves on you.  Simply being touched by the wrong person is enough to make your skin crawl.

Yet, when this Uganda woman's family found out, this is exactly what they did.  And, she is now seeking asylum to the United States.  Cases as such aren't normally granted asylum.  The United States, began granting asylum based on sexual orientation in the early '90s.  However, most who've been granted are gay men.

Immigration Equality based in New York, reports 18 asylum cases were won for gay men and transgender women from the Congo, Algeria, Jamaica, Russia, Egypt, Peru, Columbia, Bangladesh and Venezuela.  They lost only two such asylum cases.

Those asking for asylum must prove past persecution and the probability of future persecution due to their religion, race, nationality, political opinion or membership to a group, which includes gay lesbian bisexual and transgender.  Asylum-seekers must show, that the government was unable or unwilling to protect them.

Olivia temporarily resides in Minnesota, whereby a Minnesota immigration judge ruled the rape as 'private family mistreatment'.  The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the judge used the wrong legal standard, and ordered the case sent back for further proceedings.     

March 30 Stop Cyberbullying Day

Today is 'Stop Cyberbullying Day!  It should be a most celebrated day for us bloggers.

Cyberbullying as explained in my God Is A Dyke blog is sending or posting harmful or cruel text or images using the Internet or other digital communication.' At one time it was most often experienced by teenagers through form of text messages, but technology and the many uses of cyberspace, everyone is subjected to it now. It's fair an open game.

Especially if your blog promotes the love an acceptance of the gay lesbian bisexual and transgender community. Your life is often threaten, you're verbally harassed with hatred and your moral belief system is constantly questioned.  Personal and professional lives have been destroyed from the lies which have been posted.  Along with a sense of security everyone should have.

These Cyberbullies feel they have a right to free speech, but we don't.

Let's stop this means of trolling and hatred today...Put an end to Cyberbullying! 

MEXICO: Muxes, Gay Men or Third Gender?

There is a place where girls and women are more highly valued, than boys or men.  Now, isn't that a twist?

Even though, the United States is miles apart from this land we are very similar in ways of our thoughts and culture.  However, there's a vast difference in our process of thinking.

In Juchitan Mexico with an estimated population around 67,000, much smaller than most of the cities. A boy isn't necessarily looked upon with demeaning qualities if he is what the United States would call 'gay' or a 'cross-dresser.   

Muxes means gay men but translates culturally as a third gender.  A muxe has one major dissimilarity to the the gay male in the United States.  They're raised to forsake their masculinity and encouraged to embrace the femininity of a woman, a girl.  Playing with dolls and dressing as girls is orchestrated by their mothers.  Two reasons why, one is to increase future economic growth for their family.

A family which has a muxe is considered one of the elite.  They earn higher wages.  Mostly by designing dresses gowns and blouses.  Their creative talents are sought out for the towns many parades and festivals.  Several times per week Juchitan holds one of these events.  Secondly, seeing as the muxes income far exceeds that of the father and his sisters the mother grooms her son in order to have herself provided for through out life.  He's to remain in her household.

Muxes very seldom have intimate relations with men, even though they're dressing and living life as  women.  A rites of passage ceremony happens at a certain age.  Whereby it's confirmed an announced to the community by taking on a woman's name.  This event is a marked celebration by a huge gathering of people of all ages.  A 'coming-out' party, so-to-speak.

Many of Juchitan's people believe being a muxe is biological, while others feel it's due to their environment.  Sort of like the United States argument at hand.  Their belief it's environmental stems from the fact, that mothers are wanting a muxe so it is nurtured and cultivated by them.  What can you expect they say, when a young impressionable boy grows up dressing as a girl?  The opposing view, feels it must be predetermined and genetic why else would the boy child take to this?  Plus, continue this path as a grown man.

It may or may not matter, what the reason being is for some here in the United States.  Alot of argument could be brought forth on this subject.  One thing is for sure we LGBT people aren't embraced nor given a celebration or party by the heterosexual world, which includes family friends or society when we decide to live our lives, being that which we are.  Coming Out, normally means heartache and loss. 

               

Army Recruiter says, 'Go Back To Africa With Your Gay Voodoo'

Be all you can be....Join The Army! 

Just make sure you dodge way of entry via U.S Army Recruiter Sgt. Marcia Ramonda, sounds as if she may have an emotional problem, or two.  Sgt. Ramonde may even have a few legal problems after these antics.

The U.S. Army Recruiter was scouring careerbuilder.com when she came across a resume, which she found of interest.  So, she contacted the young gentleman.  He went on to divulge, that he was gay.  And, to let her know that he wasn't in support of the 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' policy.  Nothing on his resume stated he was in pursuit of a career with the Army.  Ramonde, decided to find out if he was interested.  She found out more than what she wanted, too.

Corey Andrew, is an African American gay male.  When Sgt. Ramonde explained that he was not qualified to serve in the army, hot e-mails were exchanged between these two.  It lasted for 3 days.  Vicious things were said by the officer in uniform, (conduct not becoming). 

"GO BACK TO AFRICA AND DO YOUR GAY VOODOO LIMBO TANGO AND WANGO DANCE AND JUMP AROUND AND PRANCE AND RUN ALL OVER THE PLACE HALF NAKED THERE." By the way, this e-mail war was carried out on US Government the official Army letterhead...tsk tsk.

In all fairness, as fair as I should be in this matter Corey Andrew fired back unkind words.  Yet, there is a really big difference to me.  First, Ramonde is a soldier, an officer a government official who is representing the Army.  Where ethics, morals & standards and codes can get you sent to the stockade or worst a dishonorable discharge.

I would not want to be in a fox hole with this Sargeant nor on her platoon or team.  She allowed herself at best to lose all sensibilities, lack of control and her emotions were bouncing off the walls.  Sgt. Ramonde's superior stated, that she was in fact, 'goaded and baited.'  So, this excuse is totally unacceptable.  Sgt. Ramonde allowed herself to be goaded and baited for three days?  At, no time did she stop, think and get a grip on it.  I can't imagine spending three days on such an argument.

When I first read this and I must give credit to Pam's House Blend I roared with laughter.  I'm trying to envision this non-commissioned officer enraged and out of control.  I bet she typed every word fervently and feverishly.  It's sad.  I'm glad Sgt. Ramonde didn't have access to any explosives and bombs.  Something is very wrong with this picture and hopefully the right people will get it figured out.

This situation is under investigation.  Maybe soon we can go on line and find her resume along with profile posted on career builders. com cause she might have to look for another job.  I don't it though.

Soulforce Seeks to end Homosexual Genocide

Soulforce, freedom for lesbian gay bisexual and transgender people from religious & political oppression through the practice of relentless nonviolent resistance. 

the battle has already begun and the war has just started...

Twenty-two Equality Riders of Soulforce Q, which is the young adult division of Soulforce paid a visit to Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Chairman of the Southern Baptist Convention's Council of Seminary Presidents, & Board Member of Focus On The Family.

Their mission was to have President Mohler apologize regarding several of the statements which he posted on his blog.  He's come to admit, scientific findings are proving that sexual orientation is in all probability biological ~vs~ behavioral.

Yet, Mohler has a remedy for that...   

"If a biological basis is found, and if a prenatal test is developed, and if successful treatment to reverse sexual orientation to heterosexual is developed, we would support its use as we should unapologetically support the use of any appropriate means to avoid sexual temptation and the inevitable effects of sin." Later he adds, "We can and must insist that no scientific finding can change the basic sinfulness of all homosexual behavior."

Wow, and this is a man of God who teaches the Most High doesn't make any mistakes, that he is the author and finisher, he's the maker and creator of our very being.  If it's scientifically proven that sexual orientation takes place in the womb, (basically upon conception) then I don't understand how anyone, especially an individual who is this firm believer in his word, could possible suggest that we tamper with God's creation, because this is how God made us.

Now, I personally equate what Mohler is saying with the argument against sexual reassignment surgery.  The belief, if you are born a man it goes against the word, the law of God to reassign your gender to be female (MTF or FTM).  Well, if inside of the womb my sexual orientation was created to be lesbian, then for a prenatal treatment to be given to reassign my sexual orientation would only be tampering with God's perfection by Man.  There is no difference.  Is he saying, that God made a mistake? 

Grant you, for argument sake, that sexual reassignment involves genitalia reconstructive surgery.  However, I still don't see the difference.  Man is tampering with God's creation.  I guess it's better to tamper with the fetus in the most purest of state.  Harm it, rearrange it, reshape it and mold it to fit societal thoughts and beliefs. 

Because, if Mohler really believes what he is saying then as a 'fetus' you're already living in sin, dying and going to 'Hell'.  You don't stand a chance with him.  Aren't you glad God is not like this?  I am.

President Mohler not only wouldn't retract his comments but he didn't meet with the young adults.

Twelve of the twenty-two non-violent and peaceful Equality Riders were arrested.

Donate to Equality Ride Today and learn more about Soulforce and their Plight.

The Vagina Monologues Creates School Suspension

Three honor studies have been suspended from high school after using the word vagina during the reading of a play, which is entitled 'Vagina Monologue's.'  Doesn't that sound ridiculously funny I know I'm laughing, it's really very sad.

The plays well-known feminist author Eve Ensler is celebrating the young ladies and doesn't understand 'why' the school isn't doing the very same. "Don't we want our children to resist authority when it's not appropriate and wise."  Yes, we do but how does resisting authority correlate with saying, vagina?  I bet they say 'penis' in school.  Somewhere down the line in Health, possibly.

The 3 junior high students read excerpts from the play for an event sponsored by the literary magazine at John Jay High School in Cross River, a New York City suburb. Among the other readings was a student's original work and the football coach quoting Shakespeare.  Hump go figure.

They had been instructed and informed that the use of the word vagina was not permitted.  So, to make matters even worst every time the word vagina was called for in the reading they said it in unison. 

"My short skirt is a liberation flag in the women's army," they read. "I declare these streets, any streets, my vagina's country." Ouch!  The many parents which attended this play were outraged over the suspension.  They sent e-mails criticizing the school for censorship.

Principal Richard Leprine stated that the girls were only being punished because they disobeyed orders, not because of what they said. (duh)  I wonder if people really listen to what they say sometime.  His major concern was over the young children.  It was reported no one was in attendance under junior high age.  I hope by now someone has explained a vagina to them.

The Vagina Monologue causes controversy wherever she goes.

"Conservative Catholics criticized the University of Notre Dame's decision to allow a performance on campus last April. This year, student planners could not get an academic sponsor. And in 2005, the Ugandan government banned a benefit performance of the play to raise money for war-affected African women."

Now had sad is that, I ask?

   

 

Dove New Campaign promotes 'Pro-Aged' Women

Yippee!  DOVE has done again... and I must give credit to About Face for bringing this to my attention.

yes, Dove has kicked off a new campaign for us mature sexy delicious scrumptious with cellulite on the hips and buttocks kind of woman. 

By now Dove should be one of the most leading brands of products that maturing womyn are purchasing.

It does a woman of this age and caliber well to see such positive images reflected in ad campaigns commercials and billboards.  It boosts your self-esteem because at this place and time hopefully you've come to have a positive body image no matter what form or shape it resides in.

The response has been overwhelming from positive to negative feedback.

The panel who voiced their opinions were thrilled that the 'Pro-Age Campaign' had been launched.

Many of the women felt as I, "I look like that, I can relate to it, I think it's about time, It's a celebration of womanhood to me. 
While, some feel 'It's to in your face.'

Well, it's definitely a reason for me to celebrate and I applaud you Dove!

DOVE Pro-Age   

 

here! Networks withdraws Support from GLAAD Media Awards

Things just keep getting stranger by the day...

GLAAD is refusing to allow here! Networks to submit for any Media Awards.

here! Networks is a gay and lesbian theme based programming channel. 

GLAAD means Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.  They are a Media watchdog group promoting fair an equal, accurate an inclusive, representation of gay lesbian bisexual  and transgendered people in the media.  Their mission is to eliminate discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.

Yet, here! Network cannot submit any of their programs for Media awards nor recognition.  Did, I say duh?  The reason being is GLAAD wants to applaud mainstream media for a job well done with the on screen portrayal of our lives.  Did I say duh?  And, I must have slept through this wonderful job, also.

Nothing is ever more frustrating than watching our so-called straight actors with their tongues knee deep down the same-sex's throat and they call it 'acting.'  Then they expect an Oscar.  For what?  One half of them are buried so deeply in the closet they're going to suffocate.  The other half look like fish out of water, 'Look at me Look at me I'm playing a lesbian I may get an award.  I'm trying to resurrect my dying career.'

Getting heterosexual actors to constantly play gay lesbian bisexual transgender roles is as outlandish as a White man playing an African or vice versus.  It's ridiculous and quite tiresome to watch.  This is the reason we enjoy here Networks.  It's 24/7 LGBT programming.  You name it we got it on the Network.

It's the one programming network where I actually see positive images of myself, from my sexual orientation to the color of my skin.  I've seen more positive African American men of color on here networks and The Logo Channel than what I've seen on regular television and cable in many years.

So, all I've got to say is something is stinking in Seattle and the garbage needs to be taken out!

        

Gaycism and Homophobia

Well I learned a new word today and I must give this credit to Transcending Gender. 

The new word is 'gaycism.'  It's just another expression or phrase for homophobia.

A remark that symbolizes we're still dealing with prejudices and hatred.

I wonder how long it will take to find it's way into Webster?

Lesbians Thrown Out of IHOP after a Kiss

Jackie and Toni Smith, life partners were led straight out the doors of IHOP after exchanging a kiss on the lips.  And who would have ever thought it would have taken place in Kansas the wonderful land of Oz?

Their kiss was not of heated passion or an exchange of tongue and saliva.
It was a simple kiss on the lips. This was attested to by the couple who sat in the booth next to them.

But, the Manager stated this was a family restaurant and 'We can't accept it and We won't accept it.' Then, he threw them out.

There's major problems at hand here, even more so than the most obvious. First, there is no Federal Law protecting gays and lesbians from discrimination. Second, in the city of Kansas and the state of Missouri there are no local or state laws enacted for their protection either.

Meaning you can discriminate against them. You don't have to rent them to, so that's unfair housing. If you think your tenant is a homosexual you can evict them. You don't hire because of their sexual orientation and of course they can be fired due to it. The more I write this the more it just sounds crazy.

So I think I'm going to click my heels and maybe all the hatred and discrimination will just go away!