I’ll admit it. I’m not really much of a pageant person. It’s just one of those little quirks in my personality those around me are forced to deal with each and every day.
Then I heard about the Miss USA pageant. How Miss California was presented with the question of whether other states should follow in Vermont’s footsteps and allow same sex marriage. Why or why not?
The question being asked by Perez Hilton, himself a gay man.
Now Miss California’s answer wasn’t the most poised. And I expect she was even more nervous answering such a controversial question.
But answer it she did. Truthfully, and without intent to hurt others, she stated that she believed marriage should be held to the definition of being between one man and one woman.
Apparently that was not the answer Mr. Hilton wanted to hear.
Perez has spent the day in the spotlight where he is claiming that a Miss USA should be an all inclusive representative of our country. Thus justifying why Miss California, a clear front runner, was no longer a contestant worthy of his vote.
All inclusive? Really Mr. Hilton? This bit of insight from a man who makes his money by pointing his finger and snickering?
Last night the message came through loud and clear. Be careful in your choice to publicly disagree with same sex marriage.
Political correctness over Personal Integrity, anyone?
I’m not sure this was the most fair question to ask. Especially compared to the ‘gee, tell us how you plan to solve world hunger’ type of questions the others chose.
But I’d like Miss California to know that she has my vote. In today’s society it takes great guts to stand up and answer to what you believe in without hesitation.
Even though she had to know that her answer would cost her the pageant right then and there.
Some contests are far more valuable than shiny rhinestone tiaras can reflect.
In that respect Miss California took home the grand prize.
It was my understanding that the point of the questions was to assess the poise and grace of the contestant, not to judge what their belief system is. Whether or not she believed in gay marriage or not isn’t the issue. How she expressed it, IS. She was respectful and eloquent, and for a judge to decide not to vote for her simply because she didn’t take the side he was on only shows how biased he is, and that his vote shouldn’t count.
I agree with you completely, Mr. Hilton is simply another man with an opinion but I guess he is the only one allowed to have one. I thought she stated her position beautifully and fairly-more power to her!
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Wow, kudos to her! I wonder if they picked her for that question what with the whole proposition 8 and all… I hope it only brings her good things for standing up for what she believes in (and what is right!)
No, it is not a fair question. I had not heard of this and actually I don’t even know who the guy is.
i actully cant believe it was a question that was asked…… ugh
I agree with her also. I think it could have been said in a better way, but still, she stood up for what she believed in.
I had no idea that was the question. I had heard soundbites about how “horrible” Miss California was and that she lost because of her answer. Unbelievable!!! Good for her for standing up for her beliefs, which also happened to agree with the majority of Californian’s opinions based on the last election.
Miss California was on the Today Show yesterday & was asked, if she could ‘do it over’ would she do it again and she promptly said, ‘No’! She stated, ‘I believe God has other plans for me!’ I was SO impressed by her. I know someone that does a national woman’s Christian radio show & I am suggesting that she get Miss. California on the show. If I had a daughter I would definitely want her to follow Miss California’s lead!
I am actually happy she lost the title. I am not even from the US, but seriously, why should we discriminate what one person believe. You know, there are a lot of people that believe people with disabilites (like our kids) should not be allowed to marry.
To me it is just hurtful that in 2009 people can not just respect each other for who they are and what they believe in: Whether they love a man or a woman.
And as a side part, 4/10 judges on the panel are openly gay, her main sponsor is gay, Perez is gay (but forget about him this time), she should have been a lot smoother in her answer.
In Sweden gay marriages are allowed both by church and state. Even though there was some controvery about this among some of the priests. When Vincent was Christened, I refused to have a priest that had signed a petition against homosexuals. How could I have someone like that, a person from the church who openly discriminated? Never, never in a million years for me!
Still give Parker a big smooch from me!
Christina,
You KNOW how much Parker and I love you.
*smooch*
I don’t see the definition of marriage being between a man and woman as discrimination. Marriage has always been between a man and a woman.
Gay couples are and SHOULD be entitled to every right under a civil union as heterosexuals are under a marriage.
I wouldn’t even blink to have Parker christened by a gay Priest. My children taught by gay educators. It’s all good with me.
While Prop 8 was pictured as being only about gay marriage, it was really about much more than that. It took away many rights of those who didn’t see eye to eye with our homosexual brothers and sisters.
For instance, Churches that disagreed with a gay lifestyle could lose their tax free status. And worse.
Giving up the right to disagree is the crutch of the matter here. Personal integrity. Character.
Miss California simply disagreed and had the guts to stand up for her principals.
If gay marriage is legalized in every state, I may disagree, but I sure won’t refuse to vote for you based on that fact alone.
If we are to accept others for their choices and for what they believe in, then why was Miss California openly judged for her beliefs? She talked only of her belief and choices not any one elses. That is where the problem begins…..everyone wants to be accepted and treated equally. I can do that, I am not prejudiced against any one person or group for their beliefs or choices. But, I want the same respect and support for my beliefs and choices. I do not believe in homosexuality and I do not believe in abortion. But, it is not my right or position to judge someone that chooses to make those life choices. I know there are people that abort DS fetuses. I cannot look into their hearts and begin to understand their choices. It is not my right to do that. So until we all accept EVERYONES choices there will be no acceptance. Thank you Tammy for openly saying what you believe. We may not live in the same country, state or city. But I can respect and accept you for your choices.
Paula