JUST SAYIN'......

I loves me a war of words. Nothing sparks change more than heated discussion of what should and shouldn't be. I get excited when people choose to exercise their rights to freedom of speech. Debate is healthy. Debate sparks change. I truly believe that without change, we as people, and we as a nation, will fail.

So, let me start by saying that I am a good, christian girl. I was raised in good 'ol Wise County, attending a local Baptist Church, all the while being instilled with a good dose of morals. I haven't always made the best decisions, but I have always found my way back to what I know is right.

I was also blessed with an open mind. I know that my way of thinking is not the only way. It is not necessarily the "right" way, but for me it works. I don't want to force my way of thinking on anyone, however, I have a right to say what it is I believe. That being said, so do you.

Recently, a famous celebrity blogger asked a very controversial question about gay marriage during the Miss America Pageant. I actually believe that both parties of this debate are in the wrong.

I believe that a person has the right to choose who they love. I have never been against gay marriage at all, and I don't want to be misinterpreted in that way. I happen to be a "straight" woman, but I have gay and lesbian friends. I support their choices in life, because it is who they are. It is not for me to judge. I don't force what I believe on them, and they do not force their choices on me.

I have a major problem with the way the contestant's answer to the question was recieved. She exercised her right to freedom of speech. She has that right to her belief, as well as, the right to speak about it. To that celebrity blogger who decided it was his right to post his tacky video in response to her answer, both of you showed a little ignorance. Maybe she could have answered with a little more compassion for those who might hear her answer, but she didn't. And maybe you could have responded with a little more dignity, but you didn't.

And don't think you're going to get out so easily, Miss California. Have you ever read the verse about not wearing clothing woven of different kinds of materials? Probably not. Either that, or you just ignored it. And how can you represent your faith properly by choosing to acknowledge parts of the Bible and not the Bible as a whole? If you want references from the Bible, I have one. Let those without sin cast the first stone. Are you perfect? Probably not. Don't use the Bible as your defense unless you can do so without looking hypocritical.

To both of you....keep talking. It give me something to rant about. My family hates it. I love it. I'm just sayin'....

On a side note, shout out to Boston Legal's ass for his post on the subject. I enjoyed it. Here's the link http://www.bostonlegalsass.blogspot.com/