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U.S. concerned for cruise passengers' safety !!!
Here is news the ta's refuse to provide.......
http://www.thenassauguardian.net/nat...4901623389.php U.S. concerned for cruise passengers' safety Family Values group due here today By KHASHAN POITIER,Guardian Staff Reporter The controversy over the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship, with its 1,600 Gay Family Values Cruise participants, has attracted the attention of the United States Embassy which expressed concern for the safety of the American passengers. The ship is expected at Prince George Dock this morning. The passengers are expected to be welcomed by crowds of anti-gay protesters, led by the Save The Bahamas group, the Bahamas Christian Council (BCC) and others. Rainbow Alliance, a gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and trans-gender support group is also expected to be on hand. A statement from the Ministry of Tourism Thursday said: "The Ministry of Tourism has received an official expression of concern from the United States over what it characterizes as the "widespread interest and controversy generated among certain Bahamian groups" regarding the gay cruise. "It is believed that the vast majority of the passengers on the Norwegian Dawn will be U.S. citizens.... The embassy takes a special interest in the protection and welfare of U.S. citizens living and visiting The Bahamas," the statement said. The Embassy further pointed out that "the right of citizens to peaceably assemble to express their opinions is one of the cherished, fundamental rights of a democracy. A similar, corresponding right is that of citizens and visitors to be safe and secure." The Embassy, in the statement, seemed assured that the ministry would ensure a "safe and enjoyable" visit to this country. The Guardian's attempts to contact the public relations department of the Embassy to confirm their contribution to the ministry's statement, efforts proved fruitless. Since the news of the gay cruise was announced, the ministry and the BCC have exchanged opinions as to whether Bahamians should or should not welcome the Gay Family Values Cruise participants. In a newspaper article, Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe was quoted as saying, "Bahamians must embrace all those that come to enjoy what we have to offer," to which BCC president Reverend Dr William Thompson responded: "We are not dealing with an opinion, (but) a deviant lifestyle that is offensive to the majority of Bahamians. Visitors to The Bahamas must conduct themselves in accordance with established Bahamian standards." The cruise, organised by Rosie O'Donnell, Kelli O'Donnell and Gregg Kaminsky, intends to teach gay and lesbian passengers about adoption, artificial insemination and other topics for same-sex and potential same-sex parents. In a statement to the American media, Ms O'Donnell said, "We welcome all families — however you define them — to join us on this cruise." |
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U.S. concerned for cruise passengers' safety !!!
How sad that we live in a world where so many people are more concerned
about sexual preference and practice than they are about poverty, war, and genocide. Howie steinbrenner wrote: Here is news the ta's refuse to provide....... http://www.thenassauguardian.net/nat...4901623389.php U.S. concerned for cruise passengers' safety Family Values group due here today By KHASHAN POITIER,Guardian Staff Reporter The controversy over the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship, with its 1,600 Gay Family Values Cruise participants, has attracted the attention of the United States Embassy which expressed concern for the safety of the American passengers. The ship is expected at Prince George Dock this morning. The passengers are expected to be welcomed by crowds of anti-gay protesters, led by the Save The Bahamas group, the Bahamas Christian Council (BCC) and others. Rainbow Alliance, a gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and trans-gender support group is also expected to be on hand. A statement from the Ministry of Tourism Thursday said: "The Ministry of Tourism has received an official expression of concern from the United States over what it characterizes as the "widespread interest and controversy generated among certain Bahamian groups" regarding the gay cruise. "It is believed that the vast majority of the passengers on the Norwegian Dawn will be U.S. citizens.... The embassy takes a special interest in the protection and welfare of U.S. citizens living and visiting The Bahamas," the statement said. The Embassy further pointed out that "the right of citizens to peaceably assemble to express their opinions is one of the cherished, fundamental rights of a democracy. A similar, corresponding right is that of citizens and visitors to be safe and secure." The Embassy, in the statement, seemed assured that the ministry would ensure a "safe and enjoyable" visit to this country. The Guardian's attempts to contact the public relations department of the Embassy to confirm their contribution to the ministry's statement, efforts proved fruitless. Since the news of the gay cruise was announced, the ministry and the BCC have exchanged opinions as to whether Bahamians should or should not welcome the Gay Family Values Cruise participants. In a newspaper article, Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe was quoted as saying, "Bahamians must embrace all those that come to enjoy what we have to offer," to which BCC president Reverend Dr William Thompson responded: "We are not dealing with an opinion, (but) a deviant lifestyle that is offensive to the majority of Bahamians. Visitors to The Bahamas must conduct themselves in accordance with established Bahamian standards." The cruise, organised by Rosie O'Donnell, Kelli O'Donnell and Gregg Kaminsky, intends to teach gay and lesbian passengers about adoption, artificial insemination and other topics for same-sex and potential same-sex parents. In a statement to the American media, Ms O'Donnell said, "We welcome all families — however you define them — to join us on this cruise." |
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U.S. concerned for cruise passengers' safety !!!
The government of The Bahamas has effectively precluded Danni and me from
visiting their country. Neither of us is gay. Our sin is that Danni is hearing impaired, and the government will not allow Heidi, Danni's service animal, to set paw on the sacrosanct Bahamian grass. -- DG in Cherry Hill, NJ "Howie" wrote in message ... How sad that we live in a world where so many people are more concerned about sexual preference and practice than they are about poverty, war, and genocide. Howie steinbrenner wrote: Here is news the ta's refuse to provide....... http://www.thenassauguardian.net/nat...4901623389.php |
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U.S. concerned for cruise passengers' safety !!!
The government of The Bahamas has effectively precluded Danni and me from
visiting their country. Neither of us is gay. Our sin is that Danni is hearing impaired, and the government will not allow Heidi, Danni's service animal, to set paw on the sacrosanct Bahamian grass. -- DG in Cherry Hill, NJ "Howie" wrote in message ... How sad that we live in a world where so many people are more concerned about sexual preference and practice than they are about poverty, war, and genocide. Howie steinbrenner wrote: Here is news the ta's refuse to provide....... http://www.thenassauguardian.net/nat...4901623389.php |
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U.S. concerned for cruise passengers' safety !!!
Do you have a "rep" for not cleaning up after the mutt?
"Dick Goldhaber" wrote in message ... The government of The Bahamas has effectively precluded Danni and me from visiting their country. Neither of us is gay. Our sin is that Danni is hearing impaired, and the government will not allow Heidi, Danni's service animal, to set paw on the sacrosanct Bahamian grass. -- DG in Cherry Hill, NJ "Howie" wrote in message ... How sad that we live in a world where so many people are more concerned about sexual preference and practice than they are about poverty, war, and genocide. Howie steinbrenner wrote: Here is news the ta's refuse to provide....... http://www.thenassauguardian.net/nat...4901623389.php |
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U.S. concerned for cruise passengers' safety !!!
The Bahamas will gladly let the dog in. Its you and danni they don't want.
Shut up Dick. just shut the **** up Dick Goldhaber wrote: The government of The Bahamas has effectively precluded Danni and me from visiting their country. Neither of us is gay. Our sin is that Danni is hearing impaired, and the government will not allow Heidi, Danni's service animal, to set paw on the sacrosanct Bahamian grass. -- DG in Cherry Hill, NJ "Howie" wrote in message ... How sad that we live in a world where so many people are more concerned about sexual preference and practice than they are about poverty, war, and genocide. Howie steinbrenner wrote: Here is news the ta's refuse to provide....... http://www.thenassauguardian.net/nat...4901623389.php |
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