Miss California, already infamous for her stance on homosexual rights, has now become the face for the ultra-conservative National Organization for Marriage, which is out to "protect" traditional marriage, i.e. between a man and woman.
While everyone in this country is protected under free speech, (at least officially,) the way this woman communicates is what raises my ire. She speaks only in rote, repeating quotes she's heard during her years as a conservative in church. She roots her opinions in misinformation, stating that homosexuality is a choice and that gay marriage attacks traditional marriage. I've read little to no original ideas from this woman; in short, she's just a very pretty parrot.
So embarrassing. If you're going to speak in staunchly opposite terms you should at least do so gloriously and with your own thoughts on a matter. Essentially, because of her background, she's naught more than a well-groomed poodle with a soap box.
I am embarrassed for all women of intellect. Oy.
All that said, when it comes to marriage I think the word itself should be left in the Church or Synagogue or forest Circle. For the rest of the process–the legal side—I believe that everyone should be equal with a civil union. That way secular heterosexuals could be joined without religious ties if they wanted, and homosexuals could cement their legal bond to allow for easier adoptions, parental rights, and their loved one into hospital ward if an accident occurs. This part of marriage should be a civil union for everyone. Leave an ceremonial marriage up to spiritual or philosophical beliefs.
Speaking of equality: Kudos are due for actress Kelly McGillis this week, for coming to terms with herself and enjoying the calm that goes with knowing who you are.
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Well said! Yeah, she's a real embarrassment. I did pageants, including Miss USA, and I have to say that she should have been trained better on answering questions, like saying "I believe that the states have shown that they would like to take the lead in deciding whether gay marriages are legal. As a proud American, I leave it to their infinite wisdom." Or some such rot. I'm glad to see she did that conservative ad against gay marriage because it should have her booted out of the system real fast--Miss USA is totally uncool with that kind of thing.
ReplyDeleteMy sister, cousin, and several friends participated in Miss competitions. They were a cool, largely well-spoken lot of teenagers and young women. I look at this woman and cringe. It's our right as Americans to have diverse opinions, but it shouldn't be our right to be cruel and/or prejudiced and make comments that shows us to be idiots. :D
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