Bahamas bigots ban BBM

[Xeric]

Cancel that vacation...
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Bahamas Bans 'Brokeback Mountain'

(Nassau) A Bahamian government board's decision to ban the movie "Brokeback Mountain" has prompted charges of discrimination and censorship in the island chain.

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Theaters in Nassau, the capital, had already begun to advertise the movie Friday when the board announced its ban at the request of the Bahamas Christian Council.

"The board chose to ban it because it shows extreme homosexuality, nudity and profanity, and we feel that it has no value for the Bahamian public," Chavasse Turnquest-Liriano, liaison officer for the control board, said Wednesday.

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Critics also noted that even some countries where homosexuality is illegal have allowed the movie to be shown in theaters.

"Brokeback Mountain," which won critical acclaim and three Oscars, including best director for Ang Lee, has also been banned in mainland China. Turkey has restricted viewing to viewers over 18.
http://www.365gay.com/Newscon06/03/033006brokeback.htm
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[joeybee12]

1. Guess where I WON'T be going on my next vacation! n/t

[yardwork]

2. What's "extreme homosexuality?"

Just wondering.

If Brokeback Mountain shows it, I guess I live it.

[regnaD kciN]

4. Performed while mountain bike racing or snowboarding...?

:evilgrin:

[JoshWatermanMN]

6. Dude, it's, like, homosexuality . . .

. . . to the EXTREEEEMEE!

[bliss_eternal]

3. I've never been there, and won't ever go now...

:grr::mad:

[bigscott]

5. I stopped in Nassau

over Christmas on a cruise - it is a sewer - would never go back. I am totally into extreme homosexuality - really get into some over-the-top cuddling and necking!!:loveya:

[davidinalameda]

7. here's the tourist board web site

http://www.bahamas.com/bahamas/


here's the contact screen where you can shoot them a message

http://www.bahamas.com/bahamas/contactus.aspx

[dbackjon]

8. Thanks

Just emailed them.