Miss California's Controversial Answer to Same-Sex Marriage

Way to go CARRIE!!!! for being so honest and responding the way you did. That question should have never been asked in a contest like that. She stood up for her belief. We live in a country with freedom of speech and that's exactly what she did. Perez as usual criticizing everyone and taking every oportuninty to have a spotlight whenever he can. Boooo to you Perez!!!!!!!

I saw Miss California, Carrie Prejean on the 11:00 News last night and she was reading from the Bible!! Good girl Carrie! I think Christians should do something to support this young woman's decision to speak the truth! psalm 56:11 in God I trust; I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me? Who is this perez hilton? he is nothing! Look the Bible clearly states... do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, 10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. 1 cor 6:9
Wake up people!! Look Christians care more about sinners than the rest of you...It is like you are all standing in front of an oncoming train..you don't know the train is coming in fact you don't believe in trains..so the world is telling you..go ahead sit on the tracks if you like...but we are telling you get off the tracks!!! Look if you don't take heed to what I am saying it will be worse for you than being on train tracks..you are on a path to eternal torment..eternal!! It does not matter if you believe it or not...read the Bible..ask God to open your eyes to the truth. If what I am saying is true...would you want to know? Ask God to show you...He has written it in His Word.

Where are her naked pictures?

Here's my response again. She made an awesome decision and I back her 100%. She felt that marriage should be this way; that's that! If the homosexuals and those that support same sex marriage don't like it cry me a river. : #

It seems that the institution of marriage came from religions. The ones that I'm aware of recognize marriage as a holy union between man and woman. Somewhere the government got involved. It probably had something to do with a politician getting paid off. If you're religious you should follow the principals of your religion. Most people are still religious so when it comes to a vote they vote in favour of their religious belief. Majority rules in a democracy. Why is Mr. Perez trying to bully everyone to believe that if you don't share his values than you're a dumb bitch? I think he needs a better arguement if he wants to win votes for his cause. He probably just set the gay marriage movement back twenty years. Who's the bitch now?

All she did was answer the question she was asked. Not everyone needs to agree with her answer. I do believe that was the question that did cost her the crown, not because of Perez Hilton's outrage, but because of what Miss USA stands for. Miss USA is (supposed to be) someone who is accepting of everyone. Although she answered with honesty, she alienated an entire demographic of people.

I don't at all agree with her response but I give her props for her honesty.

I'm heterosexual, happily married with a son and a daughter and those here who keep pushing this bullS%&t opinion argument kill me. Bigotry will die, because it's wrong. God knows that. That's all the entire "protection" of marriage thing is about. People are afraid that their children will see perfectly normal, happy gay couples together and realize that being gay is not wrong. If either of my kids grow up and realize they are gay I will love them the same. And regardless of their sexual orientation, I will always teach them to treat ALL people with respect regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, class, or any of the other categories that theses bigots use to separate us. Ignorant, stupid, hate-filled people irk me. Religion mis-overstood is poison.

I believe EQUALITY is what is needed. Well, I think beauty pageants are a crock of S#@t to begin with, but I am very glad that she lost. I don't really like Perez Hilton, but you can't fault him for asking the obviously "loaded" question. Marriage has nothing to do with Christianity ad people used their religion to protect their twisted, bigoted, ideas in this country all the time. These same Christians saw no problem with lynching Black people. The Nazis were Christians. The perpetrators of genocide in Kosovo were Christians killing Muslims. Of course she has a right to her opinion, but it is one derived from a sick belief.

The obvious question to me is why is a gay man judging a contest on the beauty of women? He doesn't even like women, who hired him?

I'm sooooo glad she didn't win

I heard cheering. Even though Prejean prayed that she not be given this question, God always gives us what we least want so that we may give Him the glory by proving to the world that we do His will, even when it is contrary to our own. It is always hard to do the right thing and always easy to do the wrong, given peer pressure. The reason her peers and mainstream society condemn her is because she was given the platform to legitimize same-sex marriage and to the contrary, she went with against the pressure and they now demonize her for it and wish her the worst. I believe the backlash will be shortlived because others will see her individuality and as they say, "there is no such thing as bad publicity".

She, of course, has every right to her own opinion. However, being from California and knowing that there was a gay judge on this panel, she should have been expecting that a question such as this one could come up.

If the question had been about interracial marriage, with a black judge being on the panel, and she had answered the same way, not only would that judge not have voted for her, but there would have been media outrage. So, perhaps she should have thought a little more beforehand about what she would say if this topic arose.

For a good insight as to why gays and lesbians have every reason to be upset and angry over the bigotry and hatred that they are subjected to by certain groups in our society, it would be beneficial to view Inofuiwell's posting on Current of the National Organization for Marriage's vicious video "The Gathering Storm."

http://current.com/items/89957714_a-rainbow-coalition-of-people-everywhere-are-c...

I myself posted one of YouTube's responses to that video on Current. These videos actually shed a lot of light on this subject.

http://current.com/items/89988453_youtube-takes-some-of-the-wind-out-of-anti-gay...

what I want to know is what would have been the result if this Hilton guy didn't vote completely AGAINST this girl? Would she have won? I hope she does sue the show.

I'm sorry...but Perez Hilton is an A$$HOLE. I am firm believer in the rights for same sex marriage... But Miss California was asked the question that asked HER opinion . She is entitled to her beliefs, whether Hilton, or I disagree with her. don't ask a friggin question you may not like the answer too.

I say to Miss California, you have the RIGHT to your beliefs...but let this be an example of what gay and lesbian people feel like , when you use your beliefs to take something away from them (the right to marry who they love) .It's not right to try to force others to comply with your beliefs.

To Perez Hilton...you need to understand that becoming what you vilify, by taking this young woman's dream away from her because her beliefs are different then yours doesn't make you better...it makes you worse..because you should already know what that feels like.

So now they are going to start judging these things by what these little poodles have to say? hysterical! Keep them prancing.......and give them scripts.......that's what happens to the winner when she has to "serve" her year as a beauty queen...... its store openings, civic groups, parades, yada yada,.....and no one comes to hear her speak.....LOL

That must have been hard for her. She knew what answer Perez wanted, but she didn't buckle under the pressure. She said what she believed, and she should have won the pageant (she was definately the prettiest too!)

Interesting how this situation and her answer have been twisted. Clearly there was not booing and clearly Perez expected another answer. Amazing! In our land of freedom and opportunity where we hold stead fast to the constitution, The First Amendment (THE FIRST AMENDMENT!) gives us the right to free speech. A pre-cursor to free speech is free thought. Whereas Mr. Hilton exercises this right freely, in thought and action, he does not seem to want to extend that courtesy to others. In my experiences when people speak of being open minded the subtext is, agree with me or I will brand you a hateful person. Clearly, in this instance, Mr. Hilton is the one who is not open minded. To be open minded one must be able to accept that a person, when presented with the same set of facts, may come to a different conclusion and we, as spectators and likewise open minded people, are able to accept that difference simply as that, the differences that create an average. Quite simply, I support the fact that Mel Gibson had a drunken tirade, I do not support the content of his tirade rather his freedom to say it. Too often our differences are washed away by pandering to this concept of a PC mentality; this mentality having been constructed from an 'average' of our individual psyches. Point of fact is that quite often no one is actually 'average' or 'median'. This conceptual data point represents the 'Midway' of our differences. Say it loud and say it proud, only then will we, as a country, be able to appreciate the inclusive agenda that the PC movement hopes to create. It is our differences that make us stronger. It is our differences that give us an average. I applaud you Miss California and am hopeful that viewers everywhere find the courage and ability to speak their mind while being mindful of the common good.

Why can't gay people just deal with other opinions? I am tired of always hearing about how we should just accept their opinion and roll out the special treatment. Candice Nichols said it best, she disagrees but it is her right to say what she feels. Really who cares what celebrities like Perez Hilton think? They are not role models… that are just on TV. If he wants a man’s penis in his body’s waste remove system that is his business. This is what is truly wrong with today’s America. Think for yourself people!

I admire her honesty. I like how there was no boo-ing. I strongly believe this and why should I be ashamed for having such an opinion.

Its just a beauty pageant, it not like the grand prize is a seat in congress. Or is it??? O.o

@Kwertykus: She wasn't choosing for you, she was stating her own opinion, essentially saying that she wanted to "choose" to marry a man as you so eloquently put it. She even initially stated that she was glad people had the choice to choose, though Perez failed to ever mention that particular part of her answer.

Go Carrie, Stand up for whats right. Don't let pressure from these strange groups stop you from believing and doing what is right.

I didn't hear any booing, nor do I care what Miss Cali thinks. Her opinion on that issue is as important as whether she prefers Mac or PC.

Dear Miss Cali,
You can go ahead and "choose" to marry a man. However, I'd prefer it if you did not choose for me, and the rest of this country for that matter, who we can marry.

Her opinion is what she stated. Seems to me that her answer is not what some of you wanted to hear. Get over it! She is speaking for the majority.

He's a jerk. She gave a nervous answer and, no, she didn't answer the question directly but did she not say she liked the freedom we all have to choose what we want? What more do you want? So she doesn't think like you do, Perez. So what? Get over yourself.

She just a lil dense, but she WAS being honest....but next time babygirl, when your standing in front of the gayest man alive, talking about a super hot topic, just say "sure, let everybody get married, yay" and smile :D!!!...that's all you needed to say, and you guys would of been BFF's forever...

I might not agree with what she said, but she can say what ever she wants. Perez (I have no idea who you are by the way) go suck a dick, need to take a chill pill and cut the girl some slack.

I find it interesting that this young woman was asked a question as to what she thought and believed, and then ridiculed for giving an honest answer.
America is supposed to be a land of free people, free expression, of diverse religions and beliefs, yet if what you believe does not conform to the current media and Hollywood agenda you are belittled as some sort of religious right wing fanatic.

It takes true courage in today’s environment to express ones true opinion on moral issues.
Why it is good to believe gay marriage is ok but bad to believe that it is not ok.
What someone believes is not good or bad, only actions can create a socially unacceptable or acceptable response.

Believing that marriage should only be between a man and woman does not make that person wrong or a bad person.
However if action is taken to discriminate , ridicule or marginalize someone because of what they believe that is wrong and unacceptable.

For example if this young woman is not chosen as Miss America because of her beliefs, that would be wrong.

I think Perez Hilton's reaction to her answer was completely uncalled for, and in his own statement he completely contradicts himself.

He says that she didn't answer the question correctly, and proceeds to give his version of an "acceptable" answer.

Yes Miss USA is meant to represent unity, but more than that, she is meant to be a role model for all American girls and women. She spoke true to her heart and her mind and gave an honest opinion; whether that opinion is right or wrong, whether you agree with her or not, the point is: she was honest, and that is exactly what Miss USA is supposed to be.

I agree, Perez Hilton's answer was a better and more diplomatic one, one that was most likely a much wiser choice. Regardless, the question asked HER what HER opinion was, and she gave it. If what he said is not her opinion, how could you ask her to lie and parrot someone else's thoughts?

Calling her a "dumb bitch" simply lowers and degrades himself, moreso than debasing her. And in addition, if gay marriage really is an issue left to the states only, why would so many people in California want to overturn Prop 8? It was a state issue, it was voted for. If you truly believe such a philosophy, don't complain.

=/ While I don't necessarily agree with what she said either, I highly respect her honest and candid response.

Guys, seriously, it's a beauty pageant, not a presidential debate. Who gives a f***?

I don't agree with her, but it's her opinion either way. I was actually glad she gave her honest opinion rather than some pageant puffery piece of an answer.

Its not controversial, she's just dumb

Way to go CARRIE!!!! for being so honest and responding the way you did. That question should have never been asked in a contest like that. She stood up for her belief. We live in a country with freedom of speech and that's exactly what she did. Perez as usual criticizing everyone and taking every oportuninty to have a spotlight whenever he can. Boooo to you Perez!!!!!!!

She was being honest and unimposing with her statement. Why is it a big deal that she spoke her mind? Whether or not I agree with what she said, I am glad that she said it.

Perez Hilton is a drama queen and I really hope none of you are actually taking this clown seriously.

What a friendly bunch of homosexuals!!! She is entitled to her opinion - and she was asked for one. Whether is answered the exact question is a technicality - she replied with an answer she saw fit - the one she believes in and the one from her heart!

Majority in California - present company included - voted NO on gay marriage! That's DEMOCRACY at work! Those who liberally oppose this stance on marriage will foam at their crevices with hate and venom and insult and discredit the one who uses her/his 1st amendment right at the Free Scheach. As far as I can see, judging not only by her timely answer but by both parties' after-the-event behavior - he is the asshole and a hatemonger - not her. He is a bitch - not her. His agenda was not fulfilled, so he is behaving in an undignified manner, not her. She looks like a classy lady - with a proper upbringing - and we wish her much success in life - and for him to forever be blacklisted from the world of entertainment!

I agree with her and she handled the question very well. She did however seems nervous.

You should not be mad at her because she has her own opinion. Being mad at her because she has a different opinion, though, is another story.

"Do you think other states should follow suit? Why or why not?" -- Perez Hilton

Miss CA responded that she thought it was great that we can choose for ourselves, but she was raised and believes that "marriage" should be reserved for man-woman relationships.

Praise to her for being brave enough to express her personal opinion on a national/world stage.

Shame to Perez Hilton for expecting a dissertation on federalism and states' rights. Would he have been at all critical if Miss CA had supported gay marriage?

Also, his response to his own question didn't tell us if he thought other states should follow suit.

Again, the ONLY reason the gay community is pushing for this is to offend the religious among us. They ALREADY have all the benefits of marriage, but just call it something different (domestic partnership or civil union). This whole "marriage" business is designed to poke Christians in the eye...nothing more. Besides, as I posted earlier, gays CAN marry so it's not a constitutional issue. They just can't "marry" each other--at least not in any State whose legislature or courts are still sane, that is.

What did she say!? I cant see youtube videos at school ;_;

What did you expect from her? She's a beauty queen trying to win a contest, not a fighter for equal rights.

Good for her to have the guts to say what she believed.

First, that question should not have been allowed at all. Secondly, I think she is entitled to her opinion. But the question was about why or why not and I don't think she answered that. She said she was raised that way. She could have said the bible or whatever is her reasoning for thinking it should not be allowed. Just because you were raised to do or believe something does not make it right or wrong. And I am not attacking her belief, I just wish she provided a reason for it.

This would've been my response to that question: Yeah every state should do the same if two guys or two womans wants to get marry they should be able to and it should be legal, its just a piece of paper with a stamp on it, what the heck, I mean that doesn't affects me or my values or my family or whatever, now why don't we focus on important issues and stop waisting our time discussing such pointless archaic and stupid topics...

Good for her and her honest response, rather than giving up her opinion for winning the crown or feeling overpowered by the minority view! She has her right to her opinion.

Honestly I don't see why you all become so offended by a girl in a stupid contest. Its for beauty not brains. Same sex marriage should be legalized. Love is love. Wether or not you try and out law it its still going to exist. Its not going to soil our children's future at all. It wont destroy family values. Truth is hiding your children or sheltering them from truth is what soils them because they cant handle it. You all need to get over yourself. Find a true defense. Besides how in High School you hit on a lesbian or gay man and got shot down because he wasn't straight and wouldn't have a threesome. Let go of your childish grudge.

Who gives a f*** what she thinks? First of all, she can have any opinion she wants. If you don't agree with that, well too bad. Secondly, I don't see her drafting any policy. Bigotry will only slow social change, it will never stop it. Look at how far we have come, as long as people are determined to do the right thing, the right thing will happen. No matter how many bimbos get in the way.

Perez Hilton is just a douchebag who pretends to be famous. Just like Kim Kardashian, he's full of egomania and self-centeredness.

ugh..y perez..y do u exist...shut the hell up n listen alot less.. u blew it out of proportion. Everybody has an opinion.. thats jus hers..wether u agree with it ot not.

Not incredibly articulate but essentially a good answer for her. I think there may have been some editing involved in the audio track as well. Nonetheless, she stated her personal opinion and spoke basically for herself without imposing her view on others.

In my opinion that was a perfect answer, she said she believed people should be able to choose (ie legally) and gave her opinion on top of that. I see nothing 'controversial' about that. +1 Saladin

Perez Hilton, needs to crawl back into his/her cave of incompetence. Political agendas should not be allowed, unless the advertisers are aware, beforehand. If they are aware, we should be allowed to punish them. Who paid for this homo-centered questioned agenda? It is not mainstream America, and the advertisers/supporters should be punished. Not for a liberal sexual agenda, ( I have no problem with that), but punish them for sneaky, dishonorable approach, to a legitimate agenda.

Perez Hilton put Miss California on the spot. She answered a controversial topic, he didn't like her answer, but many people did!! If he didn't want to know, he shouldn't have asked. Also, WHY did they choose Perez Hilton be a judge? He called her a 'dumb bitch' after the show. If the producers have high expectations on how their contestants should conduct themselves, they should expect the same from the judges!!!! Perez is going to try to make this girl's life a living hell, you know he will. It's too bad. He totally attacked her after the show. Talk about dividing people!! Everyone has a right to their opinion, especially if they are asked their opinion!!!.......by the way, people were cheering, not booing.

Since there so known for giving good speeches.

I give her a lot of credit for being honest and responding the way she did. She was pressured by an all out gay judge in front of National Television audience. That questions should have never been asked in a contest like that. She stood up for her belief, right or wrong, that not at issue in this post. They have enough debates in California over this issue in Props and courts so they certainly do not need a contestant on Miss America to debate that. Perez as usual takes the spotlight whenever he can at any cost. Boooo to Perez.

She didn't even answer the question.
"why or why not?"
'I was raised that way' isn't a respectable answer.

He asked what she thought...she said it...nuff said.

The question in itself is out of line She is a beauty queen, not an arbiter of social mores. The question was clearly of political content and should have been disallowed. We all know that the same sex marriage issue is based on economics, not romance.

Perez.... she was Not booed. At least give the girl some credit for giving her honest opinion on such a controversial issue. Not everyone is intimidated by you Perez. i grew up in a christian conservative family and now as a woman in my late 20s, i honestly believe making same sex marriage illegal is unconstitutional. i can appreciate both sides of the argument without demonizing either.

And since when a beauty queen opinion has real relevance?

does anybody really care what some beauty queen thinks...i use the word "thinks" cautiously

perez hilton needs to get over himself

he is just pissed off because his personal agenda didnt get pushed forward. miss california actually didnt fumble the question as badly as one might expect. and although she didnt actually answer the question, she gave a halfway decent response.

not terribly controversial, but an unfortunate answer given that she wasn't asked about her opinion on same sex marriage itself, but on what states should do about it. the question presupposes that it's a controversial topic and not everyone will agree--hence a question about what states should do. and the kicker is that her opinion--while potentially disputable on political grounds--wouldn't really have ruffled too many feathers. she could've said states should hold a vote and not decide unilaterally, etc.

It's great that we're in a land where we can choose one or the other?

Since when has Miss USA involved political opinions? Was there a presumed right answer to that question, or was it based on the strength of her reasoning (or absence, in this case)?

The Miss America Pageant is the type of thing to attract more conservative types anyways. Women who would be willing to be dolled up and paraded like a poodle or pomeranian at a dog show. I doubt many liberal feminists would be all for such a thing.

Also, I'm not exactly all for taking someone who has a differing opinion, pointing, and saying that person is stupid or a bigot. People on both sides seem to like doing it.

"Hey Miss Beauty Queen! You look exquisite, by the way. I love your highlights. And your dress is to die for!

Anyway, please discuss the ontological argument for the existence of God, beginning with the arguments made by Descartes in the "Fifth Meditation", and ignoring earlier arguments such as those made in Avicenna's "The Book of Healing" and Anselm's "Proslogion.

Thanks, and I love those shoes!"

;D

She gave a GREAT ANSWER!!!! She is very wis and smart! Great answer!

Oh, so she's for "opposite marriage" as she calls it?

At least I got to laugh at the dumb bitch.

Yeah, I didn't hear booing, either. Maybe you're onto something, chi (or should I call you videoguy?). Maybe there was a delay and they edited it out. But it could have been that the cheers outshone the boos since only a small part of the audience cheered when Vermont legalizing same sex marriages was mentioned.

She's wrong and her argument was dumb, but that wasn't that bad.

What was controversial about that? From the position she was in, that was the only acceptable answer to give.

A controversial answer worthy of booing would be like they're going to hell or something.

i was about to say the same thing. I'm sure if they were it was edited out as well as possible. They like to delay these broadcasts more now ever since justin and janet.

I didn't hear booing...