Comments on: Column: Cultural Dynamics Of SSM Debate

By: Rocky5

Rocky5 — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 19:58:05 +0000

Mr. Perinchief will never take on the AME Church

By: Pastor Syl

Pastor Syl — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 23:35:52 +0000

The most well-reasoned article I have seen to date. Thank you, young Mr. Perinchief. I especially noted your recognition of the fact that the most homophobic nations are those which the British colonized and brought their “fire and brimstone” version of the Bible. Ironic isn’t it, for those who object to colonialism while holding firm to colonially imposed belief systems.

By: Dexter Smith

Dexter Smith — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 19:21:29 +0000

Ryan, this was a fantastic read. You have an undeniable talent, married to an intellect and maturity that is refreshing in someone so young. Try not to let the comments in this thread get you down; empathy and forward thinking do not often go hand in hand with our fellow man. Please get in touch on 278-0169 or dsmith@royalgazette.com. Your voice deserves a wider airing.

By: Zevon

Zevon — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 13:22:32 +0000

You’re parroting that right-wing rubbish that the secret foriegn organizations told you when they were secretly backing PM.

By: Zevon

Zevon — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 13:20:53 +0000

What bollocks

By: therock

therock — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 11:40:40 +0000

Homophobic, racist bigot..you must be proud.

By: therock

therock — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 11:39:33 +0000

” I forgive you due to your limited knowledge”

that’s hilarious…what’s your excuse, old man?
You seem to have nothing but a bigoted, narrow view…you could learn volumes from this young man.
I’m embarrassed for you.

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 02:30:47 +0000

What wont you do ? I’m curious !

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 02:26:49 +0000

Learning what ?

By: Wagwon

Wagwon — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 01:52:06 +0000

Yawn…

By: Toodle-oo

Toodle-oo — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 22:50:10 +0000

Here we go with the ‘lifestyle’ crapola again . Obviously some people are just incapable of learning .

By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 21:56:19 +0000

Are you referring to those that read and believe biblical verse? If so, how is it stupid to disagree with a lifestyle that doesn’t jive with the teachings contained within?

Do you believe in the Bible?

By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 21:45:30 +0000

Well reasoned and balanced opinions do not lead to a failed jurisdiction – failure to consider an alternate view often does ..

The fact that a middle ground was arrived at in the end is in my opinion an acceptable conclusion, particularly given the level of anger from both sides.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 20:26:57 +0000

Keep them stupid… great answer.

By: Reuben

Reuben — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 20:03:24 +0000

And what is this “basic moral education” based on? The Christian faith that is forced on every race as the Europeans expanded their empires?

By: Double S

Double S — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 19:54:59 +0000

Bigot.

By: Confused

Confused — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 19:12:58 +0000

This young man is only parroting the liberal rubbish that the white educators of Europe is teaching him. He denies basic moral education and he is the type of person well trained to continue the breakdown of our moral fiber.

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 18:36:20 +0000

Lordy lordy, this is why Bermuda is heading for failure. I guess education isn’t the answer.

By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 17:56:10 +0000

Rodney – your condescending retort is bizarre and unfortunate. The young man’s balanced and thought provoking commentary should be applauded, not chastised and characterized as immature.

FYI – the church is not above being criticized and suggesting that they should not be expected to invest as much effort in other social issues that have plagued our community leaves you and your flawed argument seriously exposed …

By: junior burchall

junior burchall — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 17:27:29 +0000

In order to understand the resistance to SSM among Bermudians of Afrikan descent, you absolutely *must* refer to history. This didn’t emerge in a vacuum – rather, there are various interlocking, antecedent conditions, all of which trace their point of origin to the invasion of the Motherland by psychopathic, homophobic, anti-Black Europeans. These pale marauders then initiated a centuries-long (and still-ongoing) campaign of psychological re-conditioning that they imposed, via the bible, the gun, the law and the classroom, upon hundreds of millions of Afrikans at Home and throughout the Diaspora. It is this re-conditioning – an unimaginably violent process of “kill the Afrikan, keep the man” – that has largely shaped our response to this issue. Therefore, to cast aspersions on the ‘unenlightened’, ‘bigoted’ Black Bermudian without first acknowledging, understanding and providing the all-important necessary socio-historical context (as many a self-styled ‘progressive’, ‘liberal’ white Bermudian and white British politician has done) is to do a colossal disservice to intellectual integrity and simple common sense.

Kudos to Ryan for bringing much-needed critical awareness to bear on this topic. Good job, YoungBlood!

By: Beautifully written but...

Beautifully written but... — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 16:03:31 +0000

To the rest of the world what Bermuda has done is nothing more than a regressive step and the logic being used, even your very eloquent piece, is perceived as being steeped in bigotry, regardless of the reasons.

There is much work to be done and SSM will become part of the Bermudian fabric, everyone knows this.

Shame that PM and the PLP and its supporters have adopted a “scorthced earth policy” to achieve this interim step.

Folks have to be willing to undertake a conversation, I am not sure they are in Bermuda—We are wonderful talkers but not very good listeners.

Blessings abound.

By: Southshore

Southshore — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 15:59:12 +0000

A well written column with some well thought out points. However it is too late at this point many people believe we are an island of bigots.

By: Philippe

Philippe — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 15:46:24 +0000

Excellent read Ryan!!!

By: Yesitsme

Yesitsme — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 15:45:14 +0000

Love wins in the end………who told you that lie? I love my cousin, but that didn’t stop him from murdering a friend of mines. How love win that battle??

By: clearasmud

clearasmud — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 15:31:58 +0000

This is a well balanced view articulated with maturity well beyond Ryan’s age. He does not need your forgiveness and despite his age I believe you could learn a lot from this young man. You are entitled to your view but that does not make his any less valid.

By: me

me — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 14:52:17 +0000

more useless articles too late when the horse has bolted

By: rodney smith

rodney smith — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 13:45:53 +0000

RYAN , You did say that you were young. That being the case , I forgive you due to your limited knowledge .Love will win in the end , while at the same time , standing up against that which would be harmful to the community .The church stood up against this onslaught , and won . It maybe that you and I must fight all the other issues ,i.e. , gangs , drugs, crime , homelessness , education, etc, etc. Truth is not relative . It is an anchor hooked to an immoveable rock , not a rope drifting in the shiftless sea . Stand up man.

By: Erin Lovell

Erin Lovell — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 13:19:49 +0000

Excellent article Ryan. Regardless of whether someone agrees or disagrees with your position, it is one of the most balanced pieces I have seen to come out of this debacle to date. Thanks for having the courage to tackle such a controversial issue with both candor and respect.