This is scary...

In response to http://outtaurspace.blogspot.com/2008/10/homosexuality-at-rhodes.htm

Have you been to Johannesburg during Gay-Pride month? Or even Knysna? Heard of the Pink Lourie? These are all homosexual marches, very very big homosexual marches, which occur around our country. I think it’s unfair of you to label Rhodes as a strongly gay-pride area when (thankfully) people are speaking up about their sexuality all over the country. In a large city like Johannesburg though, it’s just not as visible as when a group of people march down High street. I work at Activate student newspaper, taking photos of almost every single march that happens on campus, I just seem to have an understanding of them. One march/protest has been dedicated to “Saving Zimbabwe”, about three to “Protecting Our Women” (one of which included protesting outside Lady Frere court along with an HIV Positive support group, many of them wearing the ‘HIV POSITIVE’ shirts) and one march out of this entire year involved Gay Pride. This march was only inspired by the rape and attack of a lesbian in the neighbouring township, an issue which I’m sure you’ll deem outrageous and worthy of attention. It’s not that homosexuality is getting more coverage at Rhodes; it’s just that you seem to be listening more to them, making this a personal issue. HIV awareness is present at every single march/protest/initiative held at Rhodes; personally I view at as the most talked about issue as it affects us all, and we students are aware of that.