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House debate explodes in anger
Published on Monday, September 17, 2007 (Cayman Net News)
Debate in the Legislative Assembly (LA) on 14 September on a Private Member’s Motion calling for anti-corruption legislation deteriorated to name calling, allegations of racial discrimination and talks of questions surrounding the sexual preference of George Town Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Lucille Seymour.
Throughout the debate, brought by Leader of Opposition Hon McKeeva Bush, emotions ran high and the content of the debate was controversial and wide ranging with each side castigating the other. However, Ms Seymour’s contribution surprised most when she brought questions of her sexuality into the debate, which did not relate to issues of anti-corruption legislation tabled.
She expressed her desire for the Leader of the Opposition to restrict his debate from issues questioning her sexual preferences. “He should not be asking me about my sexual preference, or whether I am man or woman,” she said.
Mr Bush profusely denied ever making any statement about Ms Seymour’s sexual preferences or any remarks about race.
The recent outcry in Cayman over the visits of gay cruise ships and the debate over the “White Paper” has confirmed that Cayman still remains opposed to homosexuality and desires its leaders to conform to the islands’ Christian heritage.
Ms Seymour was elected for her first term in May 2005 as a member of the People’s Progressive Movement (PPM). She previously contested the 2000 Elections, but was unsuccessful.
Earlier this month Ms Seymour moved a Private Member’s Motion in the LA aimed at bringing greater recognition to women in the Cayman Islands.
Following Ms Seymour’s debate in the House, MLA for West Bay Cline Glidden, Jr, launched an attack at the Government. According to Mr Glidden, the PPM administration was desperate to retain their power and was prepared to go to any and all extent to do so.
Mr Glidden referenced the contribution to the debate made by George Town MLA Alfonso Wright. Mr Wright said, “…the Opposition was trying to show the people that they are a better choice than the Government and whatever the Government has to do, Madam Speaker, to make sure that does not happen, the government will do.”
Mr Glidden said that this was true; the government would stoop to all levels to discredit the Opposition including criminal and immoral acts.
Debate on the motion will continue today Monday 17 September 2007.
Hmmm...
Published on Monday, September 17, 2007 (Cayman Net News)
Debate in the Legislative Assembly (LA) on 14 September on a Private Member’s Motion calling for anti-corruption legislation deteriorated to name calling, allegations of racial discrimination and talks of questions surrounding the sexual preference of George Town Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Lucille Seymour.
Throughout the debate, brought by Leader of Opposition Hon McKeeva Bush, emotions ran high and the content of the debate was controversial and wide ranging with each side castigating the other. However, Ms Seymour’s contribution surprised most when she brought questions of her sexuality into the debate, which did not relate to issues of anti-corruption legislation tabled.
She expressed her desire for the Leader of the Opposition to restrict his debate from issues questioning her sexual preferences. “He should not be asking me about my sexual preference, or whether I am man or woman,” she said.
Mr Bush profusely denied ever making any statement about Ms Seymour’s sexual preferences or any remarks about race.
The recent outcry in Cayman over the visits of gay cruise ships and the debate over the “White Paper” has confirmed that Cayman still remains opposed to homosexuality and desires its leaders to conform to the islands’ Christian heritage.
Ms Seymour was elected for her first term in May 2005 as a member of the People’s Progressive Movement (PPM). She previously contested the 2000 Elections, but was unsuccessful.
Earlier this month Ms Seymour moved a Private Member’s Motion in the LA aimed at bringing greater recognition to women in the Cayman Islands.
Following Ms Seymour’s debate in the House, MLA for West Bay Cline Glidden, Jr, launched an attack at the Government. According to Mr Glidden, the PPM administration was desperate to retain their power and was prepared to go to any and all extent to do so.
Mr Glidden referenced the contribution to the debate made by George Town MLA Alfonso Wright. Mr Wright said, “…the Opposition was trying to show the people that they are a better choice than the Government and whatever the Government has to do, Madam Speaker, to make sure that does not happen, the government will do.”
Mr Glidden said that this was true; the government would stoop to all levels to discredit the Opposition including criminal and immoral acts.
Debate on the motion will continue today Monday 17 September 2007.
Hmmm...