I don’t obsess about people sexuality. I think you are indicative of a culture that thrives on making bad behaviour good similar to uncle Shah. The gay population is less than 3 percent of the population in North America yet they become the dividing line in the politics of morality. They are able to capture headlines, talk shows and the dark rooms of human paranoia. Why? Because it is the long road to acceptance that they are travelling. Personally your sexuality is of no value to me. The activities of the bedroom should remain there…

Tell you what ,it was a New York Times Bestselling book, “Plato & a Platypus Walk into a bar,” where a humorous story is told , which explained to some degree ,the trap you Cuz Mamoo, has fallen into, with your well intentioned , yet flawed logic.
We the more sophicated ,from within the Social Science world , of studies , refer to it as ,a ‘False Premise,’ and here it is.
“An old cowboy goes into a bar and orders a drink. As he sits there sipping his whiskey, a young lady sits down next to him. … She says, ‘I’m a lesbian. I spend my whole day thinking about women. …’ A little while later, a couple sits down next to the old cowboy and asks him, ‘Are you a real cowboy?’ He replies, ‘I always thought I was, but I just found out I’m a lesbian.’”
The more important question,is Mamoo-Are lesbians simply folks who spends the “whole day thinking about women, or are they homosexual females, and more to de point ,is this cowboy a homosexual,or a female,then if not ,as I hope you would conclude Mamoo,then is he really a lesbian?
You see where I am going with this buddy? You got to be careful, with a spurius argument, as Carnival , ain’t responsible for AIDS, excessive , unplanned babies, alcoholism , drug addiction, and adultery, to the same degree that Islam, ain’t the cause for modern day terrorism , or worst yet ,Abu’s 1990 Trinidad attempted Coup.
Hinduism cannot breeds suicidal tendencies, amongst TRinidad farmers, or worst yet ,all Lavantille folks , with Rasta hairstyles, ain’t dehumanizing criminals,wife abusive ,anti police ,simply because they vote PNM, most of their lives- sorry to stretch the point , so far, to make my bigger point.
As for compromise Mamoo, it ain’t the ugly idea , touted by many clueless ideologues ,but often , a necessary concept ,that should be practiced,more- especially by our private , profiteering, and , or public, civic leaders – if win / win gains , are the end game.

Descent re , eroding social norms , and lofty morals ,are fine , but in a Multi- racial/ ethnic , culturally diverse , budding Democracy’s like ours ,some semblance of prudence , and even pragmatism , is necessary,Si?
Yes,Historians have documented ,quite vividly , examples of the evils , that lurks in men hearts ,such as the genocidal monsters of Nazi Germany , that you’ve laid out , but don’t forget dem White ,barbarian Slave owners ,such as one of those American Founding Fathers, in Thomas Jfferson, of “all men are created equal,”fame,as well as similar , not so famous others, who existed in the Caribbean.
During European slavery of Afrikan folks , the latter female slaves – whether underaged daughters, or spouses of field hands , were repeatedly raped ,on a daily basis , and eventually impregnated ,by these evil , chiefly Christian , powerful bastards, since they were property, and had no rights.Asurprise , surprise ,as Afrikan families , are still feelingbth negative impact of such evil atrocities, yet many are told in not too subtle fashions-even across TRini Center Nations , by some of us , de more non empathetic bloggers ,’get over it , since such happened several centuries ago,’ and better yet, ‘all aha we suffered ?’
In the case of Jefferson, this produced several illegitimate kids, then the socially immoral bum , did not even have the decency to free them, even after leaving office.These said descendants had to finally go to court , to fight with White triumphalist offsprings , to get some acknowledgement ,as to who was their , evil,rapist ,great , great grand dad.
Now that’s blunt speaking for you , ain’t it , Cuz Mamoo, if I can tout my own horn ,Si?
I for one am quite ecstatic that you Mamoo , is prepared to stand up for what you believe in , as far as your country goes, and would be the first in line ,to help , foster any positive change that can benefit others , our individual lives ,and our nation , as a whole.
Now mind you , I ain’t babbling abouto pie , in de sky , unrealistic , idealism , but doable goals- putting a dent on runnaway poverty, fostering education for the needy, socio economic , and political transparency , in T&T, empowering neglected women/kids, enhancing overall National security , and encouraging equal playing field justice, for all peoples -whereby for example, elitist , cuddled ,White color criminal thugs , are treated with the same social venom , and yes, contempt , as the high school drop outs, cross racial,low caste bum , scattered across our nation.
However , I digress, so back to the subject of alcoholism , which ‘ me think ,’is a doable starting point.
How about ,honest discussions, on our unmentionable Political leaders , who over indulge ,yet the media ,and PR spin doctors try ,to cover up for them?
How about ensuring ,serious jail time for any Minister, who refuses a breathalyzer test , then try to hide like a 12 year old kid,behind a bunch of high end lawyers , when charged?
As we celebrate our New Road march king Super blue , let’s not hesitate to reiterate the demons , he along with similar others ,struggled with, for too long .
Him ,and similar other ,might be able to extricate themselves , so as to still smell like blossoming roses, but what about that low end woman ,stuck in poor neighborhoods, with kids who might eventually seek ,to escape poverty ,by becoming a future- though short liived – druglord?
There is work to be done by us advocates Mamoo, so get down in dem trenches , and let us rise up , wherepossible to construct bridges , across the national, regional , and wider,’North /South ,Global divide.’
I agree , again with you , when you say over dependence,on any government , is an act in futility,and not the long term answer. Blunt pronucement , however Mammoo , call’s for acknowledgement of the the problems , as existing amongst , all our tribes, BRown , Yellow, or Black .
We all , as citizens ,have a moral responsibility, to help all our people , push the barrier forward, and upwards. Let’s look past the common evil amongst mankind ,by recognizing that good also exist.
Much respect , mi amigo!
Long live the Republic of T&T.

The human heart when remains unchecked and uncontrolled can become a cesspit of decadence and moral decay. So it is important to have some descenting voices when it comes to the excesses that the is displayed in the nation. Where are the descenting voices when it comes to alcoholism, drug addiction and adultery, all eating away at the moral values that shaped a generation. Moral impotence is a dangerous game changer in any nation, Mr Neal. We must not fall for it!!!. Or we be damned.