Miss Universe Jimena Navarrete said this on Mexican radio:
Look, I believe that every person in this world has the right to profess the beliefs they have and I am in agreement. We have to respect what each human being decides to do with their lives, no? Clearly, there are limitations, of course, also, as there also are with heterosexual couples, no? Better said, there are limitations for any of the two – if they are heterosexual or homosexual – but I believe we have to learn to be respectful because they are people who are the same as us. There is no difference. And I don’t believe it’s just to discriminate somebody based on the gender they prefer, no? Based on the partner they choose to select, if it’s a man or a woman. The truth is that I am absolutely against discrimination and, well, what can I say. I have many friends who are homosexual and I adore them. And they are equal folk: There is no reason we should want to set them aside, there is no reason why we shouldn’t let them enjoy what they want to enjoy with their partner.
Good to hear.
Also, she’s pretty.
[h/t Jeremy]
Why is latin america becoming more progressive while U.S. is becoming a cesspool of right wing anti gay bigots?? Even Fidel Castro is more progressive on gay rights!
Much of it has to do with the fact they lived under the thumb of the Roman Catholic Church. They saw up-close how mixing politics and religion ruins both. As a result, they are less likely to fall for the hysterical rantings of church leaders.
So sad that we cannot get out from under the yoke of religious superstition and prejudice. Kudos to Miss Universe–Viva Mexico!
Let’s hope that web sites like TWO and AU and FFRF and others will continue the good fight to cancel the effects of the religionistas on our government.
I didn’t watch the pageant but I was flipping through the channels and came across it just as they were showing the 10 finalists. I immediatly said to myself: “Mexico has got to win this”, and so, I’m glad she did. I think she is beautiful both inside and out.