Miss Botswana: Gays Are Unnatural

International News, By Christian Taylor, 6th May, 2009

The winner of this year’s annual Miss Botswana competition, held last Saturday night, called homosexuality “an unnatural act” while answering a question from a judge during the competition.

According to Mmegi Online, when 20 year old Sumaiyah Marope was asked if she would ever be an advocate for same-sex relationships, she responded with, “It is an unnatural act… God made us men and women… It is only proper for men to have relationships with women as God created us.”

The situation is reminiscent of the recent Miss California debate, involving Perez Hilton. Reports state that the comments were met with loud approval from the crowd.

In addition to the title of Miss Botswana, Marope took home a brand new Mercedes Benz, a year’s supply of fuel from BP, as well as jewellery and money to go towards her studies. She was also given a helicopter flight around Gaborone city.

Homosexuality is illegal in Botswana for both men and women and is punishable by up to seven years imprisonment.

Marope’s comments come as Legabibo, a Botswana based gay rights organisation, takes legal action against the government, pushing for the legalisation of same sex relationships.

Legabibo’s case is being assisted by the Botswana Network of Ethics, Law and HIV and Aids (BONELA). In 2007 the Botswana government refused to allow Legabibo to register as an officially recognised organisation. A government spokesperson at the time said that to do so “would be tantamount to registering an organisation of criminals”.

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eurolad

said ages ago

This Miss Botswana is just a wicked bitch I hope she dies.

Spooky

said ages ago

Yes I agree with Beau and he has given me an idea. Why don’t you have a whole week of nothing but positive, inspirational, wonderful articles? That we can all read and feel proud about. Absolutely no Queer doom and gloom for a whole week!

Beau

said ages ago

Thanks Spooky, or why not have all the information under one page something like a Homophobe/Bigot Corner where we aren't constantly bombarded with these negative and essentially unconstructive stories. They used to have a gems of homophobia column in one of the papers years ago something like that would be good.

Poetic Amy

said ages ago

It doesn't really matter what her opinions are. The comments deserve to be archived towards a special 'Homophopic Howlers' section that the web developers of Same-Same should include. And as for the audience's seal of approval at her unwarrented remarks, it's obvious that the cheers would be the product of the 'over-macho-testo overdosed-super - straights' that will no doubt be sat hiding their diminuative 'boners' like a bunch of tuxedo-clad schoolboys that they really are. 'We' have moved on and evolved. It is evident that those people are still firmly rooted in the dark ages. But I agree with Beau. We don't need these negative features. And they should be consigned to a 'Joke' section someplace.

thygir

said ages ago

It is very clear 79 % of beauty queens have no brains

blueterrace

said ages ago

"God made us men and women… It is only proper for men to have relationships with women as God created us.” God, god, god, god, god, god, god she's thick as shite.

Poetic Amy

said ages ago

Yes I agree with Beau and he has given me an idea. Why don’t you have a whole week of nothing but positive, inspirational, wonderful articles? That we can all read and feel proud about. Absolutely no Queer doom and gloom for a whole week! Yep, sounds like a good plan! I'm with you on that one!

jiiinx

said ages ago

Although being gay.. i have a christian background so i can understand what she is saying.. but i'd only criticise her about calling it "unnatural"

andygisby

said ages ago

Drive the Merc into a pole, mole.

andygisby

said ages ago

Jiinx, I'm so pleased you 'understand' her and feel extra secure having you bat for the team. Snap out if it!!!!

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