Elizabeth misses the point.

 

Elizabeth Rose loves her lesbian neighbors. She thinks they teach her children good lessons. Her only complaints are that they are handier with power tools than she is and that they like to grill more than she does.

 

She lauds them for their business acumen and success (they drive nice cars and dress nicely), for taking her daughter to see the Lady Mustangs play basketball, and for helping her children hone their sports skills.

 

She concludes that they are teaching her children good values.

 

Elizabeth completely misses the point. I don't think anyone thinks a lesbian can't be handy around the house or a superb cook-out chef. I don't think anyone thinks a lesbian can't be a success in business or enjoy sports. There's nothing wrong with those things.

 

But the problem arises when Elizabeth's daughter asks, "Mom, what's wrong with being a lesbian?" Mom can skirt the issue, spout the usual liberal tripe, or tell the truth -- God says it's an abomination, and we shouldn't associate with those people. I suspect Elizabeth will be one of those who spouts the usual liberal tripe. And that's what's wrong with Elizabeth's sense of values.

"Lessons from gay couple." The Dallas Morning News; May 4, 2013; p. 19a.