Satiricus was perturbed. Even though so many Christian Ministers had warned against it, the gays had gone ahead with their parade. He conceded to himself that nothing outlandish had taken place…but yet, how could he ignore the warnings of these “men of God”? He was caught in a dilemma, because he knew the subject would come up at the Back Street Bar, where he was headed, and his leaders Nagga Man and Rum Jhaat weren’t taking a firm position.
“Hey fellas,” began Satiricus, deciding to seize the bull by its horns. “What you all think about the Gay Pride Parade?”
“Budday, me na know wha’ mek dem Minista a mek suh much trouble fuh dem people,” said Cappo. “Wha’ dem problem?”
“Well, the Bible says being gay is wrong,” explained Satiricus. “Why should people march in pride for something that’s wrong?”
“Me glad yuh seh dem gay a people,” said Bungi. “De way dem Minista a carry aan, yuh can t’ink dem a animal!”
“But these gay people are doing things that are illegal in Guyana,” pointed out Satiricus. “Like buggery. We can’t allow that!”
“Don’t be alarmist, Sato,” said Hari in his quiet way. “Was there any buggery in the Parade?”
“Well…no,” admitted Satiricus. “But there was a lot of hugging going on.”
“Suh abee guh stap people fram huggin’ now?” asked Bungi.
“Listen Sato, even doh you book seh dem a do wrang t’ing,” said Cappo. “Adda book na seh suh!”
“That’s right,” said Hari. “Over in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, they have even made it the law that there’s a third sex.”
“An’ if all abee a people, wha’ mek dem gay cyaan do wha’ dem want?” asked Bungi. “If yuh finger get sore, nah tek am and throw way.”
“So people must be allowed to break the law and do whatever they want?” asked Satiricus.
“Check pan dem who a mek de law,” advised Cappo. “Nah all who guh a church house ah guh fuh pray.”
