Miss California has caused quite a stir since making her opinion clear on same sex marriage.
I can’t fault her for her opinion, despite the fact that I whole-heartedly disagree. That’s the beauty of this country: your freedom of speech is protected. I do wonder, though, how exposed she has been to the gay community. She attends a Christian college, was welcomed with open arms at her church, which praised her for “refusing to compromise her faith”, and is surrounded by members of her family who have, based on her answer, molded her opinion on same sex marriage. Has she ever worked with, attended school with, or even just talked to a gay man or woman? Isolation breeds ignorance, which then breeds fear and prejudice. I’m not saying she can’t hold her opinion; I just wonder if she’s ever considered the other side of the coin before forming it.
And while we’re on the subject of gay marriage, can everyone just stop using the “sanctity” excuse? We live in a country where you can have a drive-thru wedding in a town that practically screams cheating, gambling and prostitution. The U.S. divorce rate is 50%. And people want to protect the sanctity of marriage? Spare me.
