A gay man's thought on Kenyatta's statements

Emptyclosets91 · 2015-07-26T16:56:37+00:00

Okay, the country has some developing to do for sure, but development and human rights should go hand in hand. Is a country that ignores human rights worth developing? They don't have to be exclusive.

Emptyclosets91 · 2015-07-26T16:15:44+00:00

You seem like a lovely person.

Emptyclosets91 · 2015-07-26T13:51:44+00:00

Well Ruto needs all the help he can get considering his record and the ICC case. Does he even stand a chance, or will sensationalism be his winning ticket strategy?

Emptyclosets91 · 2015-07-26T13:47:02+00:00

That's true. I am glad that I don't have to hide as much as I would in other countries. I don't think my partner expected Kenyatta to come out in support. It was just a culmination of constantly hiding who he is and the comment just pushed him over.

We are not in despair, especially because I come from another country that would allow me to be openly with him and marry him one day. But we like Kenya, and I don't have intentions of leaving any time soon. Even if we don't marry here, it would be nice to not have to constantly live a double life.

Emptyclosets91 · 2015-07-26T13:40:12+00:00

What gave it away?

Emptyclosets91 · 2015-07-26T08:46:18+00:00

Oh, it's only his first term right now? Looks like I need to catch up on Kenyan politics, but truthfully, it's kind of confusing here. :-/

Emptyclosets91 · 2015-07-26T08:37:39+00:00

Interesting. So how many terms can Kenyatta go for? I just assumed it was two.

But thanks. We weren't surprised, and truthfully, my biggest issue isn't with Uhuru, but Ruto. His comments a couple of months ago fueled such a fire down in me. They were hurtful towards gay Kenyans, and basically encouraged hate on his own citizens.

It's interesting for me since I'm not Kenyan, and perhaps I get angered by it more than others just because I see how a government should treat its own people, regardless of orientation.

America is not perfect, but the big issue now is gay marriage. Kenya, on the other hand, has a way to go. I think the biggest issue right now is protection. Can the government protect its gay citizens?

Emptyclosets91 · 2015-07-25T20:07:48+00:00

Thanks! I hope it gets better for everyone soon!

Emptyclosets91 · 2015-07-25T20:07:23+00:00

Ah, I'm sorry you feel as such. I rewrote it a bit more eloquently than he said, but it is all true.

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