Fascism Reemerging 2009

So a hot topic right now is the comments made by Carrie Prejean, Miss California, during the 2009 Miss USA pageant. In case you are unaware, during the Q&A portion of the pageant, Miss Prejean was unfortunate enough to draw a question from Perez Hilton. Let me take a moment to ask why would Hilton even be involved in the pageant, he has no style or class, and even less interest in women. The reason is Donald Trump and his personal financial mess. Trump is only interested in controversy which leads to ratings, and he got just that by adding Perez Hilton to the judging panel.

Regardless, Hilton’s question was;” Vermont recently became the fourth state to legalize same-sex marriage. Do you think every state should follow suit? Why or why not?"

Prejean’s answer was, "Well I think it’s great that Americans are able to choose one way or the other. We live in a land where you can choose same-sex marriage or opposite marriage. You know what, in my country, in my family, I do believe that marriage should be between a man and a woman, no offence to anybody out there. But that’s how I was raised and I believe that it should be between a man and a woman. Thank you."

This has obviously been a hot topic this far, but I believe the bigger issue here is the impression it creates. Why is it no longer acceptable to disagree with something? Miss California was very respectful, and in no way judgmental. She was asked her opinion. I like, Miss California, and obviously the majority of Americans, do not agree with homosexuality or the marriage of gay couples. If most Americans agree with gay marriage as Hilton claims, why have only four states made it legal?

Within those that disagree you will find varying degrees of opinions, much like among those who support homosexuality. Simply because someone disagrees does not mean they look down or hate anyone. But hatefulness is how the pro-gay community responds when someone opposes it. Since when are we not allowed to have our own values and thoughts? Civil, respectful disagreement is what made this country great.