Jim Verraros Wants Gay American Idol

Is America ready for a gay American Idol this year? Former American Idol contestant, Jim Verarros thinks so. I would have to agree. Americans aren't as uptight with sexuality as they once were. People are being judged for who they are, in terms of character, more than ever. If a gay artist can display talent perseverance and a personality, why can't they be an idol?

Society still isn't completely tolerant. If there were to be a homosexual American idol winner, you would here an outcry from the public. Heck, they gave Fantasia a hard time for having a child out of wedlock. There are those who still have problems with homosexuality. Some still believe that homosexuality is morally wrong. That's their problem though. America is a very diverse nation and gays are a part of that A gay pop star or actor could easily fit into the mix.

Gay people are just like everybody else. There no reason why they can't be an idol to people across the world. An idol is someone who is looked up to and admired for their talents and character, and last time I checked, sexuality has nothing to do with either.

Might I add there have been questionable American Idol contestants before? Clay Aiken came in second place and he doesn't exactly fit the definition of masculinity. Many musicians and actors have experimented with sexuality in the public eye before. Having a gay American idol isn't exactly excepting gays though. That has to be made clear. Most people don't have a problem being entertained by gays. I mean let's face it; their influence on Hollywood is significant. At the end of the day, I think America is ready, but I'm not sure if the American Idol's audience is. It's one thing to be a gay pop artist; it's another to be an openly gay pop artist.