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Carrie Prejean, Miss California, Runner-Up Miss USA Sparks Controversy with Gay Marriage Comment!

Miss California and runner-up of the 2009 Miss USA pageant, Carrie Prejean, has alienated millions of men and women this week when she answered this interview question with this remark:

Carrie PreJean - Miss CaliforniaQuestion (asked by openly gay Queen of Media mogule Perez Hilton):

“Vermont recently became the fourth state to legalize same-sex marriages, do you think every state should follow suit – why or why not.”

Answer:

“Well I think it’s great that American’s are able to choose one or the other, umm we live in a land that you can choose same-sex marriage or opposite-sex marriage and you know what, in my country and my family I think that I believe that marriage should be between a man and a woman – no offense to anybody out there but that’s how I was raised and that’s how I think that it should be between a man and a woman.”

Unbelievable! What’s even more unbelievable is the fact that she still became runner-up after that pathetic answer.

Do we really want someone so close-minded becoming a role model for our children? I don’t think so.

I pray that the winner of last night’s competition – Miss North Carolina’s Kristen Dalton – doesn’t pull a Tara Connor and risk losing the crown!

Check out Miss California’s comments below and let us know what you think of her answer:
 

Published Monday, April 20, 2009 1:19 PM by Bella
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April 20, 2009 1:26 PM
 

Edie said:

She IS a role model.  Standing up for what you believe in is admirable.  You are labeling her as close minded for not believing in what you believe in???  You are just as guilty!

I applaud her.  I found this website because I am looking for a site where I can contact her to CONGRATULATE her!!!

April 20, 2009 1:42 PM
 

Steve said:

I'm no fan of the Miss USA pageant but it is wrong for people to try to persecute Miss California for her remarks.  She's entitled to her views and Perez Hilton is a gay creep for attacking her like he is.

April 20, 2009 1:43 PM
 

Bella said:

Edie,

I am not labeling her as close minded because she doesn't believe in what I believe in. I believe that people can make choices for themselves. Who are we to tell someone else how to live? Who are we to tell someone they can't get married to the person they love? Who is Miss California to say that gay or lesbian couples shouldn't be able to get married? How does their marriage affect her in any way? Obviously, this is just my opinion and others are welcome to share theirs (that's why I posted your comment) but it makes me sick to think that people believe they can make choices for others - or want to criticize them for something they have no control over. God forbid her children - or any of the children in her family - have gay children. That would be simply unacceptable, right?

April 20, 2009 1:48 PM
 

Lisa said:

Carrie telling the world that she doesn't think gay or lesbian couples should marry is the stupidest thing I've ever heard. I'd like to propose a new law that states that anyone who has a brain the size of a pea can't get married either - then Miss California would be screwed. She can't help that she's dumb just like gays can't help who they're attracted to. If she thinks she has the right to say that they can't marry, we should all be able to say that we don't think she should marry. Not that anyone would want to marry her anyways - she's f*cking ugly...inside and out!!!!!!

April 20, 2009 1:54 PM
 

Annie said:

Bella,

She said she personally thought marriage was between a man and woman, she never said anything about banning it or hating gay people, and from what I understand. she's not an anti gay marriage activist by any means.  

Perez should not have asked her that question because he only wanted one answer. And when she said she personally opposed it, he went on his blog and called her a "dumb *****". Now who's close minded and intolerant in this scenario?

I don't personally have any issues with gay marriage, but I hate things like this, because it shows off the worse side of the pro gay marriage cause: their intolerance for anyone who believes differently from what they do.  

April 20, 2009 2:01 PM
 

Sally said:

She is articulate and admirable. I am impressed at her courteousness and grace as she cautiously but firmly stated the facts and presented her opinion which she was asked for. What she believes in is her choice just as the pro same sex marriage citizens are entitled to theirs. I see a role model alright! Congratulations Carrie Prejean, Miss California!!!!

April 20, 2009 2:03 PM
 

Bella said:

Annie (and Edie)

I never said anything about Perez Hilton's reaction. I don't think it was mature of him to call her a dumb b*tch (even though she seems like one) but I think you both would feel very differently if somoene told you that you couldn't marry the person you love. What if someone said anyone with blonde hair can't get married...or anyone taller than 6 ft can't married....or anyone shorter than 5 ft can't get married. We have no control over these things and yet no one is telling you that you can't marry the person you love. They get so mad about it because their rights have been taken away. You obviously don't understand the situation because you're not directly affected. That's what closemindedness means to me. If it were your rights in question I'm sure you'd both have different opinions.

April 20, 2009 2:07 PM
 

Joel said:

I just started reading these comments and i am disgusted. I cant believe how many people think it was okay for her to say those things. She obviously doesnt know anyone who is gay and definitely isn't friends with anyone who is gay or she wouldn't have the nerve to say they shouldn't be entitled to the privilege of marriage.

April 20, 2009 2:09 PM
 

Doug said:

homophobic?  I'm not crazy about liver, but I'm not afraid of it.  HOMOCEDIC, maybe.

Bravo Missy!  You'd think those promoting choice would appreciate that it applies to all.

April 20, 2009 2:41 PM
 

Jannette said:

I think it is a pitiful shame that most people who are gay or nudist or some other way different from the "norm" are put out so very much when a person speaks an opinion that differs from them.  Holy COw PLEASE!! I'm sick to death of people accusing people who have strong Christian beliefs of being racist or close minded or prejudice.  I'm tired of people trying to tell me how to believe and that I have to accept a way of life that I have been taught and believe is morally wrong.  I'm not saying that I do not sin....I do...I'm saying leave us alone and quit judging US just because we don't agree with YOU.  I am proud of Miss Prejean.  I am proud that she is brave enough to stand up for what she believes.  She should have won.  I believe it was a set up anyway.  The guy who asked her already knew her opinion.  Then they ask Miss N.C. a pathetically easy question.  SETUP....jerks.

April 20, 2009 3:03 PM
 

Wes said:

If Perez didn't want her frank opinion he shouldn't have asked a politically charged question.

April 20, 2009 3:15 PM
 

Nicole said:

I think that this contestant was approprite in answering the way that she saw fit, and not according to what the person asking the question wanted to hear. I am actually a supporter of same sex marriage; however, the whole point of living in America is freedom of speech and the right to have our own beliefs.

I think this Perez Hilton is completely out of line for his comments- he does not know this young woman as a person and calling her names is only making himself look inappropriate.

Also, the coordinators are largely to blame for this occurring. To have someone with a known temperment such as Hilton ask a question such as this was unfair to this contestant. He was obviously only going to applaud one answer and made her answer look bad.

I, along with many others, see her as a role model. I hope she keeps her head high and continues to pursue her pageants and goals.

April 20, 2009 3:21 PM
 

Dave said:

God forbid someone actually have an opinion that differs from the "progressive idealism" forced down people's throats from hollywood.

April 20, 2009 6:41 PM
 

phil d said:

marriage is between a man and a woman.  How is this even a discussion.  Thank GOD for Carrie.

April 20, 2009 10:02 PM
 

Jaime said:

I'd like to congratulate this girl for bravely standing up for what she believes in, despite being unfairly persecuted by members of a supposedly 'free country' with double standards for liberalism and conservatism.

Anyone who is offended by Prejean's response (which are shared by a large portion of the worldwide population) needs to wake up and realise that they are offending just as many people by their own pro-gay marriage stance.

You can't grant license to the communication of pro-gay and lesbian views, and then turn around and censure those who have a different opinion.  If you want freedom of speech, then get used to hearing things you don't want to hear, just like the rest of us.

Perez Hitlon's remarks regarding Prejean's answer were immature, hypocritical and vengeful - if anyone should be reprimanded for behaviour not becoming a public figure or role model, it is people who react as Hilton did.

The last time I checked, honesty, bravery and conviction were positive attributes to be applauded and admired.  Evidently there are still many who believe it.

April 20, 2009 10:34 PM
 

Dee said:

It's nice to know that there are still those out there who would support such a strong voice in such a dark society...I support Carrie and I support our freedom of speech! As far as her being a role model...She is a beautiful and honest young woman...with morals. That's getting harder and harder to find...

Our country is still the best but we've got some work to do or it will not continue to be. God will not continue to bless our Nation if we do not wake up and get right with Him.

And yes, just so there's NO doubt, I do NOT support gay marriage. God ordained marriage and it is specifically supposed to be between one man and one woman. All through the centuries of human history we have been corrupt and God has always had to bring us back to Him...but people are just so blind and hardheaded these days!!

Everyone's more interested in what they want or what makes them feel good, than what is morally right. You can try to justify it anyway you want, it's still wrong.

Oh, and also, just so you know, I do have very good friends who are gay. Have had many. And I love them as people and as friends, but I don't condone the way they live.

If I saw a person, anyone, standing in the middle of the road and knew a big truck was coming and didn't say anything to them, then I would be wrong. That is what homosexuality is...standing on a freeway with 100's of big trucks coming right at you...WAKE UP AND GET OUT OF THE ROAD!!

April 20, 2009 11:27 PM
 

t said:

If she had said straight people couldn't get married then those of you supporting her would want her head on a platter.  If she can't premote equality then she shouldshe's n't be Miss USA.  It's a stupid title but it is MISS USA, she is representing our country, not her beliefs or religion.  She's a stupid bigot, plain and simple and needs to stop watching FOX News and promoting HATE with a botox butchered face!

April 20, 2009 11:36 PM
 

Micah said:

Good for her, she's normal ~

Now she is famous... this backfired on that FREAK that asked the question! :)

April 20, 2009 11:44 PM
 

Leigh Oats said:

This story misquotes Carrie Prejean thus: "[. . .] we live in a land that you can choose same-sex marriage or opposite-sex marriage [. . .]."

The truth is that she spoke these words: "[. . .] we live in a land that you can choose same-sex marriage or opposite marriage [. . .]."

Opposite marriage? A land that you choose? She should have said: "We live in a land where you can choose to talk drivel in public."

There's a lot of it about---especially in so-called "beauty" contests, where ditziness is often the carpet to coronation.

I'm reminded of the celebrated orator who was crowned "Miss South Carolina Teen USA 2007".

April 20, 2009 11:59 PM
 

Steve said:

I applaud Miss California for the answer she gave. She was answering the question true to her beliefs.Isn't that why we live in this country to express our opinions without being afraid of being ridiculed. Thjis is a free country on both sides of the issue.

I am a gay person and I don't believe in same sex marriage. I've had the same partner for 18 years and we are very happy together and will be till the day we die. We do not need a marraige license to validate our love for each other and what we believe in. We have great family support from both sides.

It is stupid if Perez Hilton thinks that all gays think like he does. He is a disgrace to the gays who are backing him up. I am very proud to be a conservative gay and am very happy that there are a lot of gays like me out there.

So Miss California hold your head up high. You might not believe in my gay life style and that is alright with me. You were true and honest and that is what I admire the most.

Someday I hope to meet you in person so I can thank you for being honest.

You are a winner in my book and I thought you should have won the contest last night.  

Good luck in whatever you pursue and God bless you!

April 21, 2009 12:06 AM
 

Doug said:

LOL...This is obviously a Pro-Gay rights blog but I'm sure you're shocked to see the number of responses that echo Ms. California's views.

That doesn't mean "we" are any more "right" on the issue than those who support gay marriage, but in this country we have the right to our own opinions AND the right to express them as we see fit.

Shame on you, "Perez" and ANY who try to squelch the voice of freedom...just as I would say shame on whomever tries to squelch your right to express your support of gay marriage!

April 21, 2009 12:37 AM
 

Kim said:

As soon as she opened her mouth I knew she was going to lose.

She is running for Miss USA .... she is not known for her brains, only beauty.  She could have kept her answer middle of the road to please everyone, just as the other girls' answers offended no one.  I am sure they primed her before hand to not antagonize any one group by making inflammatory remarks.  The question asked if she felt other states should follow suit, not what her pea brain and family thought.

April 21, 2009 1:10 AM
 

jani said:

she deserved to LOSE she showed she is ugly inside which makes her ugly outside..she could have been more policially correct, after all we all are, and we arent running for Miss USA besides Miss North Carolina was prettier..I believe EQUAL RIGHTS for all...

April 21, 2009 1:22 AM
 

Pete Miller said:

Carrie was robbed. She was askwed for her personal opinion about a controversial topic, and then her answer was held against her. WHo the hell is Perez Hilton, anyway?

April 21, 2009 7:55 AM
 

frombelair said:

Carrie, you are my miss universe, you are my queen and i love you.

April 21, 2009 7:59 AM
 

Tom said:

Since the Miss America Pageant feels it is acceptable to punish contestants for their religious beliefs, is the Miss America Pageant run by atheists who do not believe in the freedom of religion granted by the first amendment of our constitution? Most Jews, Christians and Muslims do not approve of same sex marriage.

April 21, 2009 8:56 AM
 

Cheryl said:

I think whether you agree with her or not, she should be commended for not being a politically correct sellout. She stands for something and isn't afraid to say it, even if it meant losing the crown. In the end, she won.

April 21, 2009 9:06 AM
 

Ron said:

Jani above said Carrie is "ugly inside".  How arrogant. For you or anyone else to call someone close minded and stupid because she answered what she believed.  Same sex marriage is wrong.  It is not normal.  And more people should say "screw" political correctness and state what is obvious.  

If everyone was gay, it would be the end of the human race in one generation.

I love gay people and . I have gay friends.  I love heterosexual people.  But perverted behavior is bad.  It is destructive.  It's important to separate your feelings about the individual from your feelings about behavior.  Its not fair to label someone a hate monger and homophobe just because they don't agree with a particular lifestyle.

April 21, 2009 9:34 AM
 

Issa Vance said:

I'm glad my teenage daughters were able to see Carrie on the Today show before leaving for school.  Both my daughters applauded her and her stand to side on biblical principles.  Carrie served as an excellent role model for my girls this morning, as I'm sure she will continue to do in the months and years ahead.  She has a bright future in any endeavor she should decide to pursue.  She has morals and values few american possess at this time in our culture.  

April 21, 2009 9:55 AM
 

Kerry said:

Finally, a person in the political spotlight with the balls to speak against the tide of liberal confusionism overwhelming our country. This girl should be applauded by all for having the gumption to speak her mind in the face of persecution.

April 21, 2009 10:26 AM
 

Davidnhmd said:

To Ron above: the with your statement is that your love is not unconditional. I'm sure your gay friends are happy to hear that you think that they are not normal, and distructive to the human race. Just because you do not allow us to marry does not mean we haven't been living healthy lives together. I find it truly ironic that hetersexuals cling so tight to the sanctity of marriage, when they *** all over it with divorce rates as high as they are. As far as I'm concerned, you can keep you farce. I know what love is and I prefer mine unconditionally please. WWJD indeed.

April 21, 2009 10:41 AM
 

Gunny said:

Ditto on what Janette  said  "quit judging US just because we don't agree with YOU.  I am proud of Miss Prejean.  I am proud that she is brave enough to stand up for what she believes."      may God bless Miss Prejean

April 21, 2009 11:24 AM
 

Mr. Trump: FIRE PEREZ HILTON!! said:

I cannot believe that Donald Trump invests all this money into a beauty pageant and then allows for some punk-ass BIASED JUDGED CALLED PEREZ HILTON to SINGLE-HANDEDLY screw the frontrunner off her crown at the last minute.  IT'S SHAMEFUL! The beauty pageants had little credibility but after Miss California didn't win last night, it has even LESS credibility.  If I were Miss North Carolina, I would do the right thing.  Carrie Prejean was the frontrunner and she was judged unfairly for her Christian beliefs by a homosexuals, if she's really the North Carolina girl she professes to be, I'd resign the crown and give it to Miss California.  She's be the first winner ever to do such a think and she'd be doing the right thing. Miss California shouldn't have lost due to a BIASED judge. Does North Carolina have a conscience? We'll see.

April 21, 2009 11:43 AM
 

Ron said:

To David above: David you made my point exactly by your comments.  You are assuming that my love for people is conditional because I don't agree with their lifestyle.  Thats not fair and you know it.  So what you are saying is, that if I voice my true feelings about a "behavior, or lifestyle" and say that I don't think it is right, then the assumption is I don't love unconditionally.  David the only way to truly love someone unconditionally IS when you love the individual in spite of your differences of opinion.

You have confirmed what is my biggest challenge with the whole "politically correct" movement that says if you don't agree with me you hate me.  That is an extremely "intolerant" and immature thought process.

April 21, 2009 11:50 AM
 

Critical Thinker said:

The question was a preemptive strike.  Undoubtedly, the contestants are carefully screened to determine their views before they ever get to the pageant.  The Donald, who is seriously egotistical and eager to influence everyone to adopt his view of the world, does not want Miss USA to say anything that he does not agree with.  Therefore, the question was posed to Carrie Prejean.  If she had said she supports gay marriage, he would then have known she'd say anything he wanted her to say, even if it violated her convictions.  Then she would have been Miss USA.  Since she was not willing to sell her soul, she did not win the pageant.

All things considered, she won.

April 21, 2009 11:59 AM
 

phill said:

The comment she made was great. Gays and homosexuals are not role

models for our children. What happen to what God created. He created man

and woman to pro-create the earth. It seems that her opinion stinks while

the gentle who was gay is the standard for our country. NO WAY...

April 21, 2009 12:00 PM
 

R Montes said:

This blonde bimbo is crazy. I'm so glad that she did not win and I live in California. I dont get why people are so negitive about a persons right to choose. Who the hell do people think they are. I HOPE that fake blond, eye lashed clown make-up faced phony is reading this and sitting in a corner hiding somewere.

April 21, 2009 12:37 PM
 

Davidnhmd said:

To Ron: But your love DOES have conditions. As long we sit back and keep our mouths shut, and don't move outside of the lines. Also, i never said that you didn't love them, and I certainly never said hate in my comments. You made that assumption. I said your love has conditions. You can call them abnormal, destructive, and perverted....but I love you? Words hurt. Where's your compassion? Isn't that not a trait within unconditional love? The greatest gift that you can give to others, is the gift of unconditional love and acceptance. And loving unconditionally is never "in spite of", you love "Because of". Lastly, I never said anythng about being politically correct. But since you bring it up...being politically correct is defined by wikipedia as "minimizing offense". It's not removing your opinion or belief. So maybe, not calling us abnormal, perverted and destructive would "minimize offense". Just a thought.

April 21, 2009 1:00 PM
 

Lauren said:

i know carrie prejean PERSONALLY. played sports with her and went to high school with her. she is THE NICEST person you could ever meet and has an extremely warm heart. she grew up very conservatively. all of these people saying she is "ugly inside and out" or is a "blonde bimbo", get real. you dont know the first thing about carrie and you never will. she is gorgeous and has the kindest heart anyone could possibly have. i applaud carrie for sticking to her beliefs and not changing her answer just to please people. she stayed true to herself and that is all that matters. its better to be hated for who you are for liked for what youre not. all of you who are trash talking her, you are making yourself look silly. anyone who knows carrie would laugh in your face. she is an AMAZING person, to say the least. i believe gay people should do whatever makes them happy. i have nothing against gay people. but carrie is a very religious girl and God preaches that marriage is for a man and woman to create life. carrie is an angel, and who cares if you crazy people dont like her. she knows that God is proud of her along with many other people. carrie is a winner, even without a crown.

April 21, 2009 1:34 PM
 

colleen said:

You are VERY admirable. Thank you so much for stating your opinion and

standing up for what you believe. You are right on.  Be sure to thank your mom

and dad for raising you so well.

YOU GO GIRL!!!

April 21, 2009 1:45 PM
 

samantha said:

There you have it folks. Miss USA will always be chosen on political and religious viewpoints. Forget the talent and beauty portion of the show. I applaud Carrie Prejean for standing firm  to her opinion no matter what the cost. It is no longer popular being a Christian in America. This country has largely lost its moral compass. To Carrie Prejean, I say thank you and God bless you. I found your courage inspirational. America needs more people like you. It's Perez Hilton who made a fool of himself going on an emotional tirade on the Internet and slandering her name until he was blue in the face.

April 21, 2009 1:54 PM
 

chris said:

That Homo should never had been a judge of anything to begin with and it's a shame he cost the obvious winner the crown. I'm so proud of her, she truly is beautiful inside and out. She stood up for what most cowards want and really she is the winner all around. When HOMOS are burning in hell she'll have her crown !

YOU GO GIRL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

April 21, 2009 2:13 PM
 

sarah said:

I think it's a pity and a crying shame when someone expresses their opinion in this country where we supposedly have freedom of speech and a right to our own beliefs, they get slammed and attacked in such a manner. It says a lot about what we are as a society and the kind of legacy we are leaving to our children. Whether you support gay marriage or not, every individual should be able to stand for what he/she believes in. Carrie Prejean did just that and Perez Hilton should have had the courtesy to respect that someone had an opinion different from his. He asked her opinion and she gave it.

April 21, 2009 2:47 PM
 

Erin said:

Even though I don't agree with what she said and I think gay marriage should be legal,  I  can't hate this girl for stating her opinion.  That's all that it was - HER opinion.  Perez asked and she answered.  I think that staying true to yourself is admirable.  Especially knowing what the backlash would be.

April 21, 2009 2:47 PM
 

Paul said:

Its fairly ironic you have called this woman stupid. She has suggested that she considers the concept of marriage to be between a man and a woman. This is an entirely reasonable statement, as this is how many people actually define marriage. She hasn't objected to a civil ceremony which would grant the same rights. So what is the problem? Gay people shouldn't get married in a Church because Christianity does not permit it, simple as that. Anywhere else they can knock them selves out. Have a 'civil contract' with 20 people for all I care, the more the merrier!

April 21, 2009 3:08 PM
 

JR said:

Get Real!!!

This whole thing was a planned publicity stunt. Trump allowing Hilton to be a judge in this pageant, itself, shows controversial and poor judgment. Hilton asking such a question to the ‘California’ contestant, asking for her opinion, knowing full well he could strike no matter what she would say. This young lady gave a perfectly valid opinion, but not what this jerk wanted to hear so he could exploit his cause. I have noted many of the reports state there was a lot of booing when Panjean answered… All I could hear was cheers and applause, this says a lot about truth in reporting.  Then there is NBC behind the scenes… we know where that dictated policy comes from… This whole thing is a joke, except for the young lady that actually has some values and was brave enough to stand up in front of the world and express them knowing full well that politics would probably cut her down. Personally I believe a law suit would be appropriate. Hollywood and Television are allowing these folks to constantly use Beauty Pageants, Award Ceremonies and the like, to become the soap boxes for political crap. No wonder no one is watching them anymore, movies are going to take a major hit soon.

As far as marriage for gays… get over it… ‘marriage’ has been defined for thousands of years as the ‘union between a man and a woman’. Get creative, create a new word and define it yourself, but you can’t change the definition of marriage and more than you can change black meaning black, it is not pink now just because someone wants it different. Most people don’t care if you want a legal relationship, and if you do, have the same rights as a ‘married’ couple… you just can not call it marriage! Deal!!!

April 21, 2009 3:44 PM
 

Leigh Oats said:

Why do the scholars in this threadbare thread seem to be bending over backwards to avoid mentioning lefthandedness? Decadent modern society's blessing of marriage between lefthanded people is an abomination in the minds of right-thinking God-fearing people. The New Testament is just as condemnatory of marriage between lefthanded people as it is of marriage between homosexual men or between homosexual women. Please let's have some balance in this discussion.

April 21, 2009 4:36 PM
 

Debbie said:

I know Carrie well. I was her teacher in high school, her ASB Advisor when she was Student Body Present and she was my daughters best friend in high school.

I find it interesting that many of you stand in judgement of a young woman who you don't even know. She is fair, honest and has strong character and in America, entitled to her own views. Carrie is strong, beautiful and a young woman who has principles. I would think that that is the kind of woman that we would want to represent the United States.  Being true to herself is far more important than the pathetic comments made by an Adult? male about her.

April 21, 2009 4:42 PM
 

DD Canada said:

To Perz:  The God Miss C. serves did not come to condemn the world and she did not condemn you, but because her beliefs did not match yours, you condemned her.  She just answered your question lovingly and honestly and because you are so full of hate and self will I could barely watch your web tirade on TV this morning without feeling the need to warn you of the dangerous path you are on.  If you choose to be gay you have all the free will in the world to be gay and God loves you anyway, even though he does not condone your choices.  Being gay is of your own choosing.  If you want to have a permanent union with another man, that is your own choice as well.  Just don't call it marriage and don't think for one second that it is under the will of God because it is not.  You can't change the law of gravity either.  Although one nation under God is a very tough nation to be a citizen of in the fullness of the truth of what it means, as an American, you are under God.  Whether you are gay or not, and whether you like it or not, He's in charge.  Not you.  America was founded on the virtues of Biblical truth, wisdom and ideals.  The founding fathers must be rolling in their graves!

April 21, 2009 7:03 PM
 

Jim M said:

My sister married a man and had two children then divorced and "married" a woman.  The problem is simply language.  It doesn't go any deeper than that now adays.  You can insist as often as you like that the colour yellow is red.  But its still yellow.   The world needs a word that covers the concept of "Marriage" between a woman and a woman (yellow) or a man and a man (orange maybe).  The word is not marriage (red).  Lets all put our heads together and come up with a new word.  There are 100,000 new words created each year.  Come on Lets do it and end this hurtful discourse.

Miss California has been hurt way beyond what is fair over this. She is one too many victims of this language nightmare.  The guy who asked the stupid inappropriate political question should also suffer like she did.  He suckered her.

April 21, 2009 7:35 PM
 

YZ said:

I love the USA because here no matter what I believe and say, I will not be jailed as in my motherland. People should appreciate and respect the freedom of speech and believe to each other without forcing the opposite side to surrender.

I think Miss California is a true winner for witnessing and standing for the true spirit of United States of America. She is the most qualified young lady to represent the most wonderful land on the earth to the world's stage.

Miss NC  should yield the Crown to the one who truly deserve it.

April 21, 2009 7:49 PM
 

Daniel said:

most of your anti-gay comments can be countered with these 5 points:

01) Being gay is not natural. Real Americans always reject unnatural things like eyeglasses, polyester, and air conditioning.

02) Gay marriage will encourage people to be gay, in the same way that hanging around tall people will make you tall.

03) Straight marriage has been around a long time and hasn't changed at all; women are still property, blacks still can't marry whites, and divorce is still illegal.

04) Straight marriages are valid because they produce children. Gay couples, infertile couples, and old people shouldn't be allowed to marry because our orphanages aren't full yet, and the world needs more children.

05) Gay marriage is not supported by religion. In a theocracy like ours, the values of one religion are imposed on the entire country. That's why we have only one religion in America.

April 21, 2009 8:16 PM
 

Sherry said:

Way to go Miss California!!!!  Standing up for the truth!!!

April 21, 2009 9:11 PM
 

Hannah said:

Do not judge her. She believes that is what it should be. She is standing up for what she believes in. That does NOT make her a bad person. Everyone out there judging her is crazy insane. You are worse than what you think she is. By everyone out there judging her and making her look bad only makes you look worse. So, stop with the bickering. That is what she believes. Leave it be. I look up to her a lot for standing up to the truth. God didn't create Adam and Steve people. He created Adam and Eve. Stop judging her. We all have different views.  I applaud her for sticking up for her beliefs instead of getting up there and lying and thinking of what people would think about her. She is a strong girl and deserved that crown. There is a reason she made it so far. Stop being jealous and live up to the truth! CONGRATULATIONS CARRIE! We love you!

April 21, 2009 10:29 PM
 

Al said:

I have a lot of thoughts on this topic but the most important one is a lesson I learned long ago - "The only thing about people with absolute beliefs is that they are absolutely wrong."  While I agree with Ms. Prejean's comments, I would have respected her just as much if she had espoused the opposite, (even though I would have disagreed with those comments).  What is important is that she speaks what she believes, but is also open minded to the rights of others to have different beliefs.  Others should also respect her right to speak what she believes.  Mr. Hilton and others (on both sides of the equation) who are close-minded to the thought that others could have beliefs different than theirs have a lot to learn and are poor examples for society.  Ms. Prejean, from everything I've seen is someone who should hold her head up high as a shining example of what's good about our society.

April 21, 2009 11:17 PM
 

chris said:

Why don't you understand that there's more people opposing the gay marriage ... o i know we're all stupid and you're very smart...

April 21, 2009 11:34 PM
 

Leigh Oats said:

Hook, line and sinker. The whole circus is a joke. The unprofessional boy-ditz who's old enough to know better and who was trundling his own irrelevant political barrow cast a line to the unprepped girl-ditz, and the unprepped girl-ditz swallowed the lot. Both the boy and the girl were out of their depth.

April 22, 2009 5:21 AM
 

Kyle said:

If you believe in the Bible it is very clear.

1 Corinthians 6:9 (New International Version)

9Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders

If you don't believe in the Bible then there is no common ground for us to debate the issue.  However, this is where Miss California's belief originates.

April 22, 2009 1:33 PM
 

Leigh Oats said:

Says Kyle ("April 22, 2009 1:33 PM"): "If you believe in the Bible it is very clear."

Ah. But which Bible (= which "translation", meaning which concoction)?

"New International Version"

Ah. _That_ Bible, the one most favored by the so-called "religious" right wing in USAian politics. But which part of that Bible?

"1 Corinthians 6:9"

Ah. _That_ part (of the New Testament), purporting to report the words not of Jesus but of the Hellenistic Jewish missionary Paul, who died around AD64-65.

" '[. . .] Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders' "

And with the help of Greek and Hebrew scholars I could concoct a translation of the New Testament that would forbid laughing on Sundays. Every version of the Bible has been created by ordinary people, just as every version of the Yellow Pages has been.

What's that adage that was created by Alexander Pope? Something about the danger of a little learning?

Here's a little more learning:

<http://www.religioustolerance.org/hom_bibc1.htm>

April 22, 2009 5:49 PM
 

Leigh Oats said:

Oops. Sorry. For some occult reason the religioustolerance.org URL that's at the foot of my previous post includes my closing angle-bracket and so doesn't work. The correct URL is . . .

http://www.religioustolerance.org/hom_bibc1.htm

April 22, 2009 7:33 PM
 

Peter said:

I am not againts fags but come on - everyone knows they are physically or mentally lucking something (health condition) - and they can't accept normal peoples freedom of speach?  The funny thing is there was not one negative things said against them, yet they screem like little girls. I think Miss California is a HERO and sicko Pervez helped her with her fame. As the gay call it?..... YOU GO GIRL!!!

April 23, 2009 7:23 AM
 

Leigh Oats said:

Says the epistle of Peter ("April 23, 2009 7:23 AM"):

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I am not againts fags but come on - everyone knows they are physically or mentally lucking something (health condition) - and they can't accept normal peoples freedom of speach?  The funny thing is there was not one negative things said against them, yet they screem like little girls. I think Miss California is a HERO and sicko Pervez helped her with her fame. As the gay call it?..... YOU GO GIRL!!!

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Dear bartender, I pray that you won't give me what Peter's having.

April 23, 2009 9:02 AM
 

Jimmy said:

Why dose'nt the liberal media post results like most of the people in here stated, with so few faggots with big mouths gainig so much attention we need a lot more  Carrie Prejeans, otherwise we will see laws trying to be made to legalise marrage between people and animals, children, and whatever else you could immagine. Don't think so, just wait. By the way if this is considered a hate crime, come on. MY OPPINION !!!!!!  

Jimmy

May 5, 2009 10:48 PM
 

mw said:

HA HA HA all the gay guys made carrie jean look good during the pageant doing her hair and her makeup and her nails and picking out her gowns- so if it wasnt for the gay guys she would look like ***---  so she better like gay guys there the ones making her look gorgeous =) and be thankful for the gay guys in the world!!

May 13, 2009 10:11 PM

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