In the BBC article, I want to know why the reporter didn't look to quote anyone who actually supported Carrie's statement? (Or any reporter, for that matter.) And by support, I don't mean necessarily having the same view, but recognizing the courage it takes to stand up for what someone believes in, especially in today's society?
But BBC also left out the rest of Lewis's statement, as cited in Fox News:
"I believe all religions should be able to ordain what unions they see fit. I do not believe our government should be able to discriminate against anyone and religious beliefs have no politics in the Miss California family."Of course Lewis is right, but we live in a democracy. A democracy which, in the state of California, chose not to accept gay marriage. If the government wanted to discriminate they wouldn't have set up all the rights that gays already have. That's right, people tend to forget that rights already exist. Religiously, the word marriage is significant within itself, and with a country full of Christians (in various denominations) the truths we've been taught in the scriptures aren't just going to go away.
The Miss USA pageant was set up for failure before it began, and not just because Lewis was in charge of the whole event. The judge who asked the question, Perez Hilton, is gay. And I'm not even going to say anything about Donald Trump. Not really sure why some people believe it is better to condemn others when they are in positions of power, especially when it goes against whatever personal agenda they have. The only people who are in support of her seem to be people who weren't actually present at the competition. For instance, this site had some great comments, especially from people who are gay. And for their comments--and their ability not to judge or lambaste others with inappropriate words--I salute them for standing up and being the more mature adult.
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