Tobago Church leaders are campaigning to ban Sir Elton John,who is due to headline the Plymouth Jazz Festival on the Caribbean island in April, from their island because they are concerned that he will turn locals gay.

Philip Isaac, the Archdeacon of Trinidad and Tobago, said of John: "His visit to the island can open the country to be tempted towards pursuing his lifestyle."

However, the festival's organiser Anthony Maharaj insisted that Tobago should be "honoured" to welcome the singer, as he is a "man who was knighted by the Queen (and) was highly complimented by Desmond Tutu.”

Why does the phrase 'let those without sin cast the first stone' keeping ringing around my head?

Do they think homosexuality is contagious? Over the years I've met, worked with, and socialised with a number of gay men and unfortunately still have no sense of style, cutting wit, or dress sense. If I were you Elton, I'd cancel and let the Archdeacon entertain the crowd for a couple of hours.

Also, are they serious? Have they no eyes? While Elton is an accomplished composer and talented performer he ain't no looker. Now if John Barrowman were to ask...

Anyway, I digress, give us your thoughts below.


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