The thing is, there's not much worth commenting on in sports these days. Lane Kiffen has been relatively quiet the past couple of weeks, the Tigers have begun their annual "May swoon." At least the Washington Capitals are giving me something to cheer about.
I've been struck the past couple of weeks by the vitriol of the left in response to a polite answer to a loaded question that was leveled at a purty young woman from California. In case you need a recap, Carrie Prejean (Miss California) was asked during the Miss USA pageant whether she supported same-sex marriage. She could not have been nicer as she said, "no." Marriage, she said, was between a man and a woman.
The question was offered up by something named Perez Hilton (see picture on right, if you dare!). I had not heard of this "person" before. I had to look them up. I'm sorry I did. Folks, when your title includes "Gay and Transgendered Celebrity Blogger," you might want to take inventory of how you got to where you are. Famous for being famous? Somewhere Kato Kailen nods his approval.I like to think I'm a keen observer of things, but I admit I was surprised at the backlash. It's more than just the usual suspects that are calling Prejean the spawn of Hitler. Several members of Congress have weighed in on her. Members of N.O.W. say Prejean should get, "a brain transplant instead of a boob transplant."
Those of you who know me know I'm not exactly a prude. Someone's sexual orientation matters very little to me. I like to make fun of gay people for the same reason I like to make fun of feminists, msyoginists, Christians, Muslims, Mormons, heathens, family members, the Trilateral Commission, Congress, the Freemasons, little kittens, and french fries----IT'S FUN, DAMMIT!
That having been said, the character assassination the left has foisted upon this young woman is remarkable. I could almost understand it if she were an outspoken opponent of gay marriage. But JEEZ! She was ambushed with a loaded question and gave a polite answer! Isn't it refreshing to see someone answer a question truthfully, rather than parsing their response to maximize opportunity?
I'll say this for Prejean---she knows an opportunity when she sees one. The answer may have cost her the Miss USA crown, and the glowing riches that go along with it. But tell me---how many of you can name the winner? That's what I thought. She has already parlayed her celebrity into endorsements. Even Liberty University has offered her a free ride for her Senior year. I wish I could get my kids to say something that would get them a free ride!!
That national "feminist" leaders have not really rushed to Prejean's defense tells you all you need to know about that archaic movement. There are very few entities in social life where extremists rule the roost. Feminism and mainstream environmentalism are two such movements. Thankfully, Christianity is beginning to move away from that, but they have a ways to go.
If this "confrontation" is illustratative of the current cultural wars going on, I'll say this. If my daughter grows up to be like Carrie Prejean, I'll be pleased as punch. If my son grows up to be like perez Hilton, I'll shoot the (censored)!!! Just kiddin', Charlie! But watch your back, boy!!!
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