@bbc: @Michael Gunning talks to Tom Daley about the persecution he faced in Jamaica as an openly gay swimmer #TomDaleyIllegalToBeMe #BBCiPlayer

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nahiesa
nahiesa :
As a Jamaican I’m so sorry. It shouldn’t be like this.
2022-08-12 15:39:26
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shawtyyardie
Maroon :
Jamaica can be rough. I understand how it feels.
2022-08-12 18:15:26
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user304983366
Lynne Reilly :
So sad.
2022-08-12 14:40:26
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jasonshurland
Jason Shurland :
People need to release themself from that self appointed authority over people life’s and realize that the will be for what the did do on earth
2022-08-13 05:36:59
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johnmccormick44
Johnny :
Just know you have an Army standing with you 🌈❤️
2022-08-13 03:10:51
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jeanfoster24
Jean Foster Medium :
It’s 2022 when will this hatred cease?
2022-08-14 16:02:10
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dirtywater6
dirtywater6 :
I’m dual heritage also. Being a gay men I’d never feel comfortable travelling to Jamaica. Not some resort but the real Jamaica.
2022-08-13 07:44:43
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peedeejay
Flip :
So sad. So unnecessary.
2022-08-13 05:16:06
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crustyglenn1984
Dawn Foster :
so sad to hear, sending all my love and support to this young man. no person should feel like this for being their selves.
2022-08-12 16:25:04
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seanpatrickconway06
Drippy :
Damn the Jamaicans told him to go back to England normally it’s the other way around
2022-08-12 14:07:23
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candleandcloud
candle and cloud :
this breaks my heart in pieces...💔like i still can t get how much hate someone can get just by being gay?why is that a problem?love is love🏳️‍🌈❤
2022-08-12 21:00:09
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amirbar11
Amir Bar🇿️ :
It’s Jamaica. What do people expect?
2022-08-13 07:37:06
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saffa9999
SunnySaffa :
Not sure how he can say he’s sick to be British when he quite happily claimed an OBE and commonwealth medals….
2022-08-13 04:33:54
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jodiverenka26
Jodi Verenka :
Please stay strong against this terrible hate! I know it’s hard, but you have support! Hugs
2022-08-12 20:10:15
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helensmith417
Helen Smith :
beautiful man, I'm proud of you 🥰
2022-08-12 20:09:02
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shybutloud21
sam :
please be happy with who you are, and be the best that you can be, people who write those messages are bringing shame not you!
2022-08-13 01:25:18
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sluttyankles
🫧SluttyAnkles🫧 :
Sending ❤️
2022-08-12 14:35:49
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user1499847075961
user1499847075961 :
So sorry you have had this experience. God made you the beautiful human being that you are.
2022-08-13 05:53:59
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jabbliousbabblious
Lisa D :
oh, my word
2022-08-13 02:25:12
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englishwithfavio
Inglés con Favio :
It's heartbreaking to hear the messages he got. I can't believe that people take the time to write hateful messages.
2022-08-13 02:03:30
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kieriek
Kier :
Heartbreaking.
2022-08-12 15:21:35
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zozilm
Lulu Zozi :
People’s insecurities and judgment attitude really hurts others . You are a brave and amazing person🥰 love is love.
2022-08-13 10:41:24
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mic.dauka
RICDaMiCDaUkADaNieL :
This is NOT unique to Jamaica ALL the Islands are the same. My Mother’s Island wants us to be part of extended community but this is the truth
2022-08-13 08:53:50
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