Ake says that he "does not "dislike" or hate homosexuals".
I prefer to take him at his word, unless proven otherwise.

However, I draw attention to two statements, which seem to be problematic (and may lead people to conclude he is insensitive, takes liberties with data- not fully looking at all possible factors, and is less than logical and "clear thinking" on many aspects of this issue (less than logical than on discussions of other issues presented on Mudcat, that is):

"I think Homosexuality is a perversion"
(Oxford Dictionary: Perversion: 1) Distortion or corruption of the original course, meaning, or state of something. 2)sexual behaviour that is considered abnormal and unacceptable).

The use of this "extreme", if not offensive word could lead some to put Ake in a camp of people who are anti-homosexual for a number of reasons. It is certainly insensitive to this broad group of people.

"Anyone who does not see serious health problems associated with male homosexuality, must be blind, or wilfully stupid".

This statement confounds me, as it is insiteful, is limiting to logical discussion, does not take all factors into consideration, and is simplistic in nature (for example, does not take into consideration heterosexual/homosexual factors of transmission, does not consider the prostitution factor in HIV transmission, and that some higher risk sexual acts transcend any sexual group. More seriously, it does not consider that, increasingly, many loving male homosexual couples (regardless of what sexual acts they engage in at home) are not promiscuous, engaging in sex only with their partner (probably at a similar rate as those in the heterosexual community).

Many of these discussions on this topic has occurred on Mudcat previously. What amazes me is how little advancement is made through so much discussion:(