Amen, sir.
There’s a lot to criticize about Miley Cyrus’ hypersexual VMA performance. But there’s a great deal to learn from it, too, namely this: We can do better.
For conservatives to win the culture war, we can’t just sit on the sidelines and point out what’s wrong with popular culture; we have to engage. We can’t change the public’s perception of conservatism without having something to offer that’s better than the status quo.
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Exactly. There are positive role models out there for young women, for all of us:
Talented 16-year-old singer who doesn't need to take her clothes off: Ella Yelich-O’Connor @lordemusic ==> http://t.co/uQlG8hTBP1
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) August 27, 2013
Talented 12-year-old girl who doesn't need to twerk – Jasmine Thompson @TantrumJas – extraordinary voice ==> http://t.co/WkCtIFdsZJ
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) August 27, 2013
Another young woman who lets her talent do the talking: Violinist/composer/dancer YouTube innovator @LindseyStirling http://t.co/Yd2G34rBmU
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) August 27, 2013
Another young, beautiful singer with dignity & grace – @jamiegraceh – http://t.co/bnvsjaCemp …
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) August 27, 2013
Not only is Grace talented, but she’s got a good head on her shoulders and a solid moral compass. Last night, she shared her feelings on the Miley Cyrus Affair:
i promised i wouldn't directly tweet about it… but it's coming… i'm about to say it…
— Jamie Grace (@jamiegraceh) August 27, 2013
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i'm not a fan of what she did, AT ALL, but why is no one mentioning that a grown married man was apart of it too? not cool, Mr. Thicke.
— Jamie Grace (@jamiegraceh) August 27, 2013
Indeed. Cyrus herself is certainly culpable:
@onlynathaniel i'm an entertainer. you don't do anything on any stage that doesn't become even a small part of who you are.
— Jamie Grace (@jamiegraceh) August 27, 2013
But the blame doesn’t lie squarely on her shoulders. She is surrounded by people who ought to know better:
@onlynathaniel a 20 yr old girl's private area came vry close to the private area of a married man. i pray, i pray, you were not entertained
— Jamie Grace (@jamiegraceh) August 27, 2013
and the producers and crew that didn't protest the performances… husbands, boyfriends, fathers… it confuses me on so many levels.
— Jamie Grace (@jamiegraceh) August 27, 2013
#lastone. parents, siblings, grandparents, friends. recognize who they were called to be and hold them accountable no. matter. what.
— Jamie Grace (@jamiegraceh) August 27, 2013
Exactly. And in Grace’s mind, what Cyrus needs more than anything is our concern and compassion:
i mean it's wrong on both ends… and stressful… and i want to talk to Miley… and tell her how loved she is by Jesus… sigh
— Jamie Grace (@jamiegraceh) August 27, 2013
seeing your tweets, i actually didn't watch it so sorry i can't answer more questions! don't really have a TV but i just want to reach Miley
— Jamie Grace (@jamiegraceh) August 27, 2013
you don't have to be looking to be lost. RT @marianalcaraz1D @jamiegraceh Miley is looking for help!?
— Jamie Grace (@jamiegraceh) August 27, 2013
even Christians needa b reminded they r loved by the King 🙂 includin me RT @jtylerharrison @jamiegraceh whoever said she wasnt a Christian?
— Jamie Grace (@jamiegraceh) August 27, 2013
@onlynathaniel i'm not mad at her, i just believe her talent is worth more that vulgar dancing. that girl can KILL a ballad. miss that miley
— Jamie Grace (@jamiegraceh) August 27, 2013
in the words of a talented vocalist, "nobody's perfect, u live & u learn it & if i mess it up sometimes…" / #weallmessup #prayforeachother
— Jamie Grace (@jamiegraceh) August 27, 2013
This poised young woman is proof that the youth are not a lost cause. And if conservatives choose to ignore role models like Grace, we deserve to lose.
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