Its not about "Marriage" , The need to be politically correct on LGBT Rights

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PNM to discuss policy on same sex marriages

http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/PNM-to-discuss-policy-on-same-sex-marriages-141120073.html

Once again we have a bunch of politicians talking out of their collective asses on issues they do not understand. This time the rhetoric they use does actual damage to the LGBT rights debate in the country.
I am 99% sure that no gay rights group has ever brought a proposal for 'Gay Marriage' to the table . They are simply fighting for basic rights , Equality before the law , Domestic Violence protection , Protection under the Equal Opportunities act which prevents discrimination in the workplace.
To make the debate one about 'gay marriage' does injustice to all parties by spreading misinformation .
Many conservative people do support some basic equality for LGBT persons , but any talk of 'Gay Marriage' is seen by them as an attack on religious institutions and inspire in them only disdain and indifference.

I must commend Rowley for being tactful and setting the issue aside , he could have easily turned it into a gay-bashing session to score points with the crowd , but he didnt.

And i must stress : Any proper discussion on gay rights must bring to the table groups such as CAISO , and persons who are knowledgeable about the issue and will treat with the debate with the care that is necessary.
I would rather not see a bunch of politicians discuss the issue.. At best they will make several misteps , frame the argument badly and then sweep the entire issue under the rug for a few more years. At worst a politician will use gay bashing to score points with the masses , encouraging a climate of hate and intolerance.

And i must stress again : Gay Marriage is a debate that is only relevant to the United States and nations that already have basic equality for LGBT persons , it is not relevant in the caribbean and will not come up as an issue for many years.

Legally , i do believe Gay marriage requires legislative change and thus the support of Parliament and society as a whole, thus it will take time for Caribbean society to change and accept the idea.
Basic Gay rights on the other hand are not an issue for debate , they will be granted either by legislation or through Court action against laws that prevent equality. The constitution of Trinidad and Tobago guarentees Equality of all persons before the law , any law that goes against this is unconstitutional.