Cayman Islands apologises to gay visitor

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism has issued an official apology to a man who was detained by police after publicly kissing his boyfriend at a local bar last week. Meanwhile, a full investigation is being launched into the incident, where an off-duty officer took tourist Aaron Chandler (left) to the George Town Police Station after he kissed his boyfriend on the dance floor at a popular Seven Mile Beach bar.

Director of Tourism Pilar Bush subsequently issued an apology for the incident. “I apologise for your upsetting experience and want to assure you that the Cayman Islands is a welcoming jurisdiction to all people,” she wrote to Chandler.

“What happened to you was an isolated incident, and is not representative of Cayman. We know that thousands of gay and lesbian visitors travel to the Cayman Islands every year and enjoy their vacation,” she continued, adding: “I am truly sorry to learn of what you went through during your visit.”

[justtimk]

Is anyone really surprised by this? some things haven't changed a lot and this is one of them. Typical, typical typical BS....!!!

[LEAVE THE GAYS ALONE]

they should aploogies to that man because they are making a big deal out of something so small no matter where you go in the world you have gay people and you have striaght people,so just leave the gay people alone they are just like everyone eles i can understand if the man was after some one child but that was his boyfriend you all need to deal with whats going on here in cayman before you can want to deal with another country problem I CAN'T WAIT FOR TEH QUEEN OF ENGLAND TO PASS TEH LAW SO THAT THE GAY PEOPLE CAN BE FREE TO COME HERE ..................

[nwaman]

While I don't condone public displays of affection - gay or straight - It seems the apology is a little after the fact. Is it because if gays and lesbians choose another vacation spot, which they should, the Cayman tourism dept can just watch those dollars sail away into the sunset!?

[Tracy M]

nwaman wrote:

While I don't condone public displays of affection - gay or straight - It seems the apology is a little after the fact. Is it because if gays and lesbians choose another vacation spot, which they should, the Cayman tourism dept can just watch those dollars sail away into the sunset!?

That's a great idea, then us heterosexuals won't have to worry about seeing sick displays of perversion while vacationing at the Cayman Islands. Two thumbs up!

[Jeff]

Yep the reality of it is the all mighty dollar. They know if word got around then they have a chance of loosing millions. Hmm what would a boycott look like in America if really the LBGTQ community choose to boycott businesses who support discrimination and fear?

[dante2810]

Tracy M wrote:

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That's a great idea, then us heterosexuals won't have to worry about seeing sick displays of perversion while vacationing at the Cayman Islands. Two thumbs up!

Funny..that is why I avoid mardi gras and spring break. You know...all those sick display of perversion the heterosexuals put on.....

[Ed D35]

Tracy M wrote:

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That's a great idea, then us heterosexuals won't have to worry about seeing sick displays of perversion while vacationing at the Cayman Islands. Two thumbs up!

It's obvious that you're clueless and that's a sad side situation in itself. We as G/L/T people have the equal right to be with our partner and to show afffection as you do. It's further obvious that you have absolutly no clue as to the percentage or revenue, tax basis, etc., that we add to the economy no matter where our destination is, even if it's Jamacia. I think that the apology was apropriate and the right thing to do period. You may want to consider some diversity classes and/or empathy classes as you seem to be lacking sorely in the general charactor department.......better yet, I think it would be a safe bet to say that you're more than bankrupt in the department. Do yourself a favor and go purchase a clue.

[Nephilim]

Ed D35 wrote:

<quoted text>
It's obvious that you're clueless and that's a sad side situation in itself. We as G/L/T people have the equal right to be with our partner and to show afffection as you do. It's further obvious that you have absolutly no clue as to the percentage or revenue, tax basis, etc., that we add to the economy no matter where our destination is, even if it's Jamacia. I think that the apology was apropriate and the right thing to do period. You may want to consider some diversity classes and/or empathy classes as you seem to be lacking sorely in the general charactor department.......better yet, I think it would be a safe bet to say that you're more than bankrupt in the department. Do yourself a favor and go purchase a clue.

You pull that crap in public in front of my children I'll toss yer arse out the window. Keep it your pants and in the closet.

[rdg1234]

dante2810 wrote:

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Funny..that is why I avoid mardi gras and spring break. You know...all those sick display of perversion the heterosexuals put on.....

Again and again and again I think (in support of your comment here; or I should say, in support of the point you're making *to* the previous poster) that all this reasonless anti-gay stuff is the new racism.

[ACLU-Tom]

Fine, you can have the Cayman Islands, gay people don't want to see bigoted idiots like you while we're vacationing anyway.

Tracy M wrote:

<quoted text>
That's a great idea, then us heterosexuals won't have to worry about seeing sick displays of perversion while vacationing at the Cayman Islands. Two thumbs up!

[ACLU-Tom]

Heaven forbid two men or two women hold hands or kiss in front of your spawn.

Nephilim wrote:

<quoted text>You pull that crap in public in front of my children I'll toss yer arse out the window. Keep it your pants and in the closet.

[fuzi]

Nephilim wrote:

<quoted text>You pull that crap in public in front of my children I'll toss yer arse out the window. Keep it your pants and in the closet.

If you think you can outrun a bullet from a 9mm, try it. I'm fully able to protect myself from scum like you. Let your children see their daddy get beat down by a queer.

[lndychick]

Nephilim wrote:

<quoted text>You pull that crap in public in front of my children I'll toss yer arse out the window. Keep it your pants and in the closet.

It was a kiss douchebag. Your underwhelming keyboard bravado hints at your ...shortcomings.

[Tracy M]

rdg1234 wrote:

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Again and again and again I think (in support of your comment here; or I should say, in support of the point you're making *to* the previous poster) that all this reasonless anti-gay stuff is the new racism.

It's not anti-gay...it is pro non-perversion.
There is a difference, you just fail to see it.
This has nothing to do with race so that it a silly analogy.
Try vacationing in Iran and kiss your homosexual friend and see how well you fair.

[Nephilim]

Keep yer faggidty crap in the closet. 9mm lol, and you carry a gun with you right. How about I throw you, yer butt buddy and the gun out the window!

[fuzi]

Nephilim wrote:

Keep yer faggidty crap in the closet. 9mm lol, and you carry a gun with you right. How about I throw you, yer butt buddy and the gun out the window!

No, I won't "keep it in the closet", and yes, I do carry my weapon with me as I have a permit to do so. It sounds more like you have something to hide, however. What aren't you telling? I would bet money you have your own "wide stance" issues.

I'm not dependent upon your approval for how I live my life, so you can just piss off.

[Tracy M]

I understand where the confussion came to be...

You see, this gay visitor can't read too well and thought he was visiting the Gayman Islands.

[fed up with the mess]

No one wants to see that mess in public. Get a room!!!

[fed up with the mess]

Tracy M wrote:

I understand where the confussion came to be...
You see, this gay visitor can't read too well and thought he was visiting the Gayman Islands.

Funny! I like it!!

[fuzi]

fed up with the mess wrote:

No one wants to see that mess in public. Get a room!!!

No, I don't have to. You can stay home and hide under your bed so the big bad queers won't offend you.