The gay marriage debate has found its way into the celebrity gossip world.
As previously reported and depicted, Miss USA judge Perez Hilton asked contestant Carrie Prejean for her views on the controversial topic. She replied:
We live in a land that you can choose same-sex marriage or opposite marriage and, you know what, in my country and my family I think that I believe that a marriage should be between a man and a woman. No offense to anyone out there, but that's how I was raised and that's how I think it should be between a man and a woman.
Carrie Prejean doesn't believe in gay marriage. We don't believe she offered any reasonable explanation for this view.
Hilton, as you might expect, was aghast at the response.
So was Keith Lewis, the Executive Director of Miss California USA/Teen USA. He wrote the following to Hilton's website:
"As co-executive director of Miss CA USA and one of the leaders of the Miss CA family, I am personally saddened and hurt that Miss CA USA 2009 believes marriage rights belong only to a man and a woman. Although I believe all religions should be able to ordain what unions they see fit, I do not believe our government should be able to discriminate against anyone. Religious beliefs have no place in politics in the Miss CA family."
Lewis neededn't have added the final few words. Religious beliefs have no place in politics. Period.
FOLLOW THIS ARTICLE'S JUMP TO READ PREJEAN'S RESPONSE TO THE CONTROVERSY.
"It did cost me my crown," Prejean said on Monday's Billy Bush Show. "I wouldn't have had it any other way. I said what I feel. I stated an opinion that was true to myself and that's all I can do."
She added:
"It is a very touchy subject and [Hilton] is a homosexual and I see where he was coming from and I see the audience would've wanted me to be more politically correct. But I was raised in a way that you can never compromise your beliefs and your opinions for anything."
Well said. However, Carrie, it would help to explain WHY you possess such beliefs, wouldn't it?
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April 20th, 2009 2:12 PM
Executive Director Lewis is reading into what she said. She said nothing about rights...she only said she believes marriage should be between a man and a woman. Obama himself has said the same thing...and that he supports civil unions. This is the approach taken in California. ALL the same rights, privelages and responsibilities are granted to same sex civil unions. Mr. Lewis is either placating the very powerful gay lobby...or has his own agenda/feelings to push.
April 20th, 2009 2:17 PM
I have no problem with gay marriage, but I think it is quite possibly the most ironic thing ever that people who have felt they don't have a voice for their own beliefs are acting like it is a horrible thing for someone else to express theirs. Kudos to Ms. California for speaking from her heart, right or wrong. I think the word would be a much better place if all people spoke from their heart. And as for the comment by the co-executive director of Miss Cal/USA - since when did a beauty pageant have anything to do with politics? Since when do we really put so much weight on the comments of a BEAUTY PAGEANT contestant that it makes or breaks our political system?
April 20th, 2009 2:31 PM
The question should have never been asked. Perez Hilton set her up to further the gay agenda. AS USUAL. And then she's critized not only by Hilton, but by the director of the pageant?! She was asked her opinion. She answered articulately and honestly. Neither politics or religion was mentioned in her answer. Mr. Lewis should be removed as pageant director.
April 20th, 2009 2:35 PM
Way to go Carrie Prejean..... did yourself proud ......
you should not have been asked that question in the format of a beauty contest.....shame on Perez Hilton.
April 20th, 2009 2:36 PM
o.k., WHY do we have polical gay judges at a "MISS" U.S.A
pageant ? just wondering how they can be beneficial in judging the beauty and grace of our nations finest females !
so let me get this right, a contestant MUST be "for" what ever the judge is "for" or she gets the boot ? what a world !!!
h.
April 20th, 2009 2:38 PM
Boy, if your view differs from the Gay agenda you get thrown under the bus, and called every name in the book. Real tolerent. Remember he asked "what do you think?"
April 20th, 2009 2:42 PM
Its an opinion. How is it fair for gays to force their views on others and then attack someone who expresses her personal views. I think she answered the question beautifully. I love Miss CA
April 20th, 2009 2:44 PM
Proposition 8 came through. That was how California feels about gay marriage. She is Miss California.
But that's okay, be a bigot.
April 20th, 2009 2:52 PM
Why the hell should she explain her belief to you ar to anyone else? It is disgusting that you would judge her for her honest beliefs.
April 20th, 2009 2:57 PM
May God richly bless you for your stand, it cost you "the crown", but there is a bigger one for you in heaven!!