I am a gay man and i think that Miss Prejean is justified in her answer. It is her opinion and is entitled to it and I dont judge her for it. I spent my whole life being judged for being gay, which is not a choice, and im not gonna be like ignorant people and start to judge her.
For all the other people on here that are making fun of gay people are ignorant trash. They probably never went to college and live pay check to pay check. Making fun of people because of who they are just shows how ignorant you are. Yes you believe in God and so do I but i dont go around judging people for who they are.
With all this being said Miss Prejean answer should not have cost her the crown but it donest give the right to bible thumping ignorant none college educated trash to start gay bashing.
She should not have lost because of her beliefs.That's why we live in America people.Glad she has her faith and beliefs.Why does it always have to be what the gays want?Is that what the pageant is all about?You asked her a question and she answered it truthfully.Who cares if it's not what Perez wanted to hear.
Drewski Says:
April 24th, 2009 6:10 PM
First off, let's be honest here. Perez Hilton is a bigot, plain and simple. For stating her political, social, religious, whatever you want to call it, views, she was no longer qualified to win. If you are honest with yourself, whatever side of the debate you are on, that is bigotry.
Hilton's kind of "thinking" will lead a McCarthyist charge against anyone who dares to believe that the traditional family is the the keystone of society. Freedom of speech is only appropriate when they say what you want, eh Paris, er, I mean Perez?
Drewski Says:
April 24th, 2009 6:14 PM
And aj, wow, I have rarely seen such hypocrisy in such close proximity. I don't judge people except for the uneducated trash living from paycheck to paycheck.
Carole Ann Says:
April 24th, 2009 6:19 PM
Perez Hilton expected her answer to be the politically correct one so he could score some cheap points for his side and when it wasn't his response was vulgar and obnoxious. I am sure parents would rather hold Carrie up as an example to their little girls of what a woman of character should be rather than Shana Moakler and the rest of these nasty sarcastic hollywood types who are jumping on the gay marriage bandwagon because they want to be thought of as relevant and hip. I think Carrie should run for the senate, California has some real problems with Feinstein, Pelosi and Boxer.
Laura Beissel Says:
April 24th, 2009 7:06 PM
Carrie:
You are a beautiful woman inside and out. Way to go!!!!!!
exdem Says:
April 24th, 2009 7:27 PM
Hilton delivered a disgusting hate filled rant, that illustrated the "tolerance" of the left. I speak as an ex democrat. I can not believe what is going on in this country, especially in the media. Congratulations Carrie, for standing up for your opinion, your values, and congratulations Hilton to opening the eyes of many to the intolerant hate filled nature of today's liberalism
If you don't want someone's opinion- don't ask for it. The crowd should be ashamed of itself for acting how it did. And it's my unsolicitated opinion that people like Hilton and Don Imus should be removed from this planet so they would not continue wasting the precious air that decent people could be breathing. Miss Cali is my Miss Universe and I hope she dosen't regret being honest. Despite what alot of people will be saying about her- being good and honest is not a bad thing. I feel the say way about marrige but I do support gay rights. There has to be a way that that this debate can be worked out but name calling and animosity is not the answer. Until it can be worked out people need to be proud of who/what they are and accepting what others may be.
MichaelWF Says:
April 24th, 2009 9:30 PM
I don't know if any here are "making fun of gay people", but I will certainly condemn the homosexual lifestyle. And yes, I believe in God, and I have a right to judge homosexual acts as morally wrong. I am not ignorant on this issue, but my position is based on the Bible.
BTW, I do not live paycheck to paycheck... although, I'm not sure what my financial status has to do with my moral outlook on homosexual acts.
sonya Says:
April 24th, 2009 9:56 PM
I commend Carrie for standing up for what she believes. I am a christian and marriage is meant to be between a man and a woman. God created Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve. If more people read the book called the Bible they would know that God does not approve of the gay lifestyle. Perez better be careful how he speaks about a child of God.
Eddie Eden Says:
April 24th, 2009 11:09 PM
You are to be commended for your answer about marriage. It took alot of courage to stand firm in your beliefs and not give in, which is what Perez Hilton wanted you to do. May GOD bless you in all that you do and know in your heart you won alot more than a Miss USA pageant. Always put the Lord first and thank you for what you have done. Please include Perez in your prayers and ask GOD to work in his life.
Eva Hamilton Says:
April 24th, 2009 11:31 PM
I agree.
For me the disturbing issue is that she's being berated for respectfully and honesty answering a question without undermining her belief system. Would it have been better if she lied? Honesty, what the hell kind of message does that send to young Americans? The whole think reeks of Salem witch trials to me. For the record, I am in favor of gay rights, but again, I don't think that is the vital issue here.
I seriously wanted to smack the smug arrogance off of Perez's face when he asked that loaded question, as if he were going to use the audience to bully her into coming over to his point of view.
And what the hell does Perez Hilton care if one person is against gay marriage? He took the whole thing as a personal attack when all she was doing was honestly answering his question. I've seen the footage and I really don't think that there is any way that she could have worded her response in a more diplomatic, benign way.
This is America! You can't railroad people out of their values, what is the point of living in a democracy then!!!
Eva Hamilton Says:
April 24th, 2009 11:32 PM
I agree.
For me the disturbing issue is that she's being berated for respectfully and honesty answering a question without undermining her belief system. Would it have been better if she lied? Honesty, what the hell kind of message does that send to young Americans? The whole think reeks of Salem witch trials to me. For the record, I am in favor of gay rights, but again, I don't think that is the vital issue here.
I seriously wanted to smack the smug arrogance off of Perez's face when he asked that loaded question, as if he were going to use the audience to bully her into coming over to his point of view.
And what the hell does Perez Hilton care if one person is against gay marriage? He took the whole thing as a personal attack when all she was doing was honestly answering his question. I've seen the footage and I really don't think that there is any way that she could have worded her response in a more diplomatic, benign way.
This is America! You can't railroad people out of their values, what is the point of living in a democracy then!!!
Charles Reece II Says:
April 25th, 2009 12:53 AM
thehollywoodgossip says "Prejean is entitled to her (biased) opinion" but THG doesn't think foul mouthed Perez is biased???! THG is biased! I left California because I got tired of gays whistling at me. That's not "bias" its MY butt and I don't want a guy in it! Miss. Prejean is tolerant but you gays demand acceptance and THAT is NOT what founded this country nor is it how Jesus runs the Universe. You have the right to worship satan if you want Jesus asks for you to follow Him; He doesn't "demand" your affection. Jesus tolerates sin.
sam Says:
April 25th, 2009 1:38 AM
Do I see shades of Anita Bryant?
JstBn4Rel Says:
April 25th, 2009 2:24 AM
The Miss USA pageant is on the bring of elimination. This thing has been struggling to stay alive and this bone head does this. His remarks has done more damage than her opinion. I oppose violence and harrassment of gays and transgenders and am totally turned off by this guys harrassment and violent words towards those of differing views.
RJohnson Says:
April 25th, 2009 8:57 PM
I was not a fan of California but if Miss California is an example of the majority of the people in California, than maybe I will come to visit someday. TO those in the eastern US,California is all Liberals and Gangs with a foreigh state Gov.
Melody Says:
April 26th, 2009 2:32 AM
Hang in there Carrie! You are more than welcomed to your opinion...I think it's great you had the courage to say what you believe, and I stand with ya! I don't have anything against gay ppl, but the extreme gay folks just preach and preach tolerance, but won't have tolerance for anyone who doesn't believe like them. It's so very hypocritical! What can man do to you when God is for you? :) BTW, just a word-I was all for President Obama, and am still proud of his accomplishments, but I think he better be careful about allowing or endorsing legislation that threatens to jeopardize people's right(s) to free speech...like disagreeing with homosexuality, for example. People have their own minds. The fools who go out and hurt gay ppl or those not like themselves, are going to do that mess whether you or anyone else says they disagree or not.
Take care & God Bless-now live your life pleasing to God and not man...
tracey Says:
April 26th, 2009 4:42 PM
IT DOESNT MATTER WHAT THE SUBJECT IS. THE BOTTOMLINE IS HE ASKED HER OPINION, SHE GAVE IT!!!!! NOW ACCEPT AND RESPECT IT. IF ONE CANT HANDLE SOMEONES OPINION, THEY OUGHT NOT ASK IT!!!! THERE ARE THREE GROUPS, 1-BELIEVERS 2- NON BELIEVERS AND 3- NOT SURE. EVERYONE FITS INTO ONE OF THESE, THATS IT THATS ALL. AND THEY ALL NEED TO BE RESPECTED. IF SHE HAD BEEN ASKED ANY OTHER CONTROVERSY QUESTION, SHE WOULD BE WHERE SHE IS NOW. SOMEBODY IS GOING TO BE UPSET. CARRIE, DONT WAVER IN YOUR BELIEFS. THEYRE YOURS AND CANT NO ONE TAKE THEM WAY FROM YOU. YOU DID NOTHING WRONG!!!!! STAND FOR SOMETHING OR YOU'LL FALL FOR ANYTHING!!!! NOW, IM GOING TO WRITE PEREZ HILTON AND LET HIM KNOW WHAT I THINK OF HIS SORRY AZZ!!!!
Dodade Says:
April 27th, 2009 4:16 PM
Carrie has spoken for the masses... Almost everyone respects her for voicing her opinion. Less than five percent of our population that's upset can take a hike. Perez Hilton is an immature bully....Did anyone see his interview after the pagent? He is an embarrasment to every Gay person out there. If he represents the Gay community " NO THANKS". In comparison Carrie was sweet, poised and real. The question at stake is not 'gay rights' but 'freedom of speech'. Her answer was very coherent. She was in a beauty pagent not a political arena for heaven's sake!!
john Says:
April 27th, 2009 7:15 PM
Perez Hilton is showing the ugly face of the intolerant homosexual agenda, squashing everyone else who won't bow down to their immorality.
Someone made the comment that she should have left her religion and politics at home. Dummies!!! She was ASKED. The judge is the one who should have left them at home.
And for the comment that "she represents all of California". If she was to answer one way for one group, and another way for another group, that's LYING! At least she stood up for not only what is right, but what she believes in.
God has never let a nation survive that allowed "gays". Do you really think that he will do any different with America, if we are for it? NO!
lila Says:
April 28th, 2009 12:43 PM
Carrie, you done good, marriage is between a women and a man. I am proudthat you said. Gays are disgrace.
God bless you.
td Says:
April 29th, 2009 8:02 PM
"Gay people are downtrodden. They are beaten. They are abused for their sexuality, and it goes across race. In the white community and the black community gay people are the bastards of the world. And in order for things to change, because any one of you could have gay children, or gay relatives, or gay friends…we have a responsibility to make this acceptable, to get all this bullshit so that some gay kid going to high school doesn't get the shit beaten out of him just because he's gay…I'm as heterosexual as they come. What is this hang-up about gay marriage? Who cares? Get on with your life!" - Howard Stern
'Standing up for your beliefs' has NO place when gross, ignorant prejudice is involved. If someone refused service to a member of another race because their "morals" instructed them to do so, is that correct, in 2009? I can't wait until our generation is judged by those of the future for the ignorance that obviously still pervades.
trooper 13f Says:
April 30th, 2009 7:54 AM
Good to see someone on a national stage voice their opposition to gay marriage. Also...WTF is a gay man doing judging a female beauty contest anyway?
elwin Says:
April 30th, 2009 6:50 PM
The problem with homosexuals are not their sexual
orientation, but the way they distort language.
Gay is not a sexual preference, but an adjective
describing a merry, lively mood. Marriage is a
social institution in which a man and woman lives
under legal obligations.
Use other adjectives for homosexuality and the social
instution joining same sex couples. Reclaim the original
meaning of "gay" and define a new adjective for same-
sex unions, why not "merriage" instead of marriage.
Btw, impressed by Ms. Prejean and disgusted by "Mr". Hilton.
April 24th, 2009 5:14 PM
I am a gay man and i think that Miss Prejean is justified in her answer. It is her opinion and is entitled to it and I dont judge her for it. I spent my whole life being judged for being gay, which is not a choice, and im not gonna be like ignorant people and start to judge her.
For all the other people on here that are making fun of gay people are ignorant trash. They probably never went to college and live pay check to pay check. Making fun of people because of who they are just shows how ignorant you are. Yes you believe in God and so do I but i dont go around judging people for who they are.
With all this being said Miss Prejean answer should not have cost her the crown but it donest give the right to bible thumping ignorant none college educated trash to start gay bashing.
April 24th, 2009 5:25 PM
She should not have lost because of her beliefs.That's why we live in America people.Glad she has her faith and beliefs.Why does it always have to be what the gays want?Is that what the pageant is all about?You asked her a question and she answered it truthfully.Who cares if it's not what Perez wanted to hear.
April 24th, 2009 6:10 PM
First off, let's be honest here. Perez Hilton is a bigot, plain and simple. For stating her political, social, religious, whatever you want to call it, views, she was no longer qualified to win. If you are honest with yourself, whatever side of the debate you are on, that is bigotry.
Hilton's kind of "thinking" will lead a McCarthyist charge against anyone who dares to believe that the traditional family is the the keystone of society. Freedom of speech is only appropriate when they say what you want, eh Paris, er, I mean Perez?
April 24th, 2009 6:14 PM
And aj, wow, I have rarely seen such hypocrisy in such close proximity. I don't judge people except for the uneducated trash living from paycheck to paycheck.
April 24th, 2009 6:19 PM
Perez Hilton expected her answer to be the politically correct one so he could score some cheap points for his side and when it wasn't his response was vulgar and obnoxious. I am sure parents would rather hold Carrie up as an example to their little girls of what a woman of character should be rather than Shana Moakler and the rest of these nasty sarcastic hollywood types who are jumping on the gay marriage bandwagon because they want to be thought of as relevant and hip. I think Carrie should run for the senate, California has some real problems with Feinstein, Pelosi and Boxer.
April 24th, 2009 7:06 PM
Carrie:
You are a beautiful woman inside and out. Way to go!!!!!!
April 24th, 2009 7:27 PM
Hilton delivered a disgusting hate filled rant, that illustrated the "tolerance" of the left. I speak as an ex democrat. I can not believe what is going on in this country, especially in the media. Congratulations Carrie, for standing up for your opinion, your values, and congratulations Hilton to opening the eyes of many to the intolerant hate filled nature of today's liberalism
April 24th, 2009 7:34 PM
If you don't want someone's opinion- don't ask for it. The crowd should be ashamed of itself for acting how it did. And it's my unsolicitated opinion that people like Hilton and Don Imus should be removed from this planet so they would not continue wasting the precious air that decent people could be breathing. Miss Cali is my Miss Universe and I hope she dosen't regret being honest. Despite what alot of people will be saying about her- being good and honest is not a bad thing. I feel the say way about marrige but I do support gay rights. There has to be a way that that this debate can be worked out but name calling and animosity is not the answer. Until it can be worked out people need to be proud of who/what they are and accepting what others may be.
April 24th, 2009 9:30 PM
I don't know if any here are "making fun of gay people", but I will certainly condemn the homosexual lifestyle. And yes, I believe in God, and I have a right to judge homosexual acts as morally wrong. I am not ignorant on this issue, but my position is based on the Bible.
BTW, I do not live paycheck to paycheck... although, I'm not sure what my financial status has to do with my moral outlook on homosexual acts.
April 24th, 2009 9:56 PM
I commend Carrie for standing up for what she believes. I am a christian and marriage is meant to be between a man and a woman. God created Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve. If more people read the book called the Bible they would know that God does not approve of the gay lifestyle. Perez better be careful how he speaks about a child of God.
April 24th, 2009 11:09 PM
You are to be commended for your answer about marriage. It took alot of courage to stand firm in your beliefs and not give in, which is what Perez Hilton wanted you to do. May GOD bless you in all that you do and know in your heart you won alot more than a Miss USA pageant. Always put the Lord first and thank you for what you have done. Please include Perez in your prayers and ask GOD to work in his life.
April 24th, 2009 11:31 PM
I agree.
For me the disturbing issue is that she's being berated for respectfully and honesty answering a question without undermining her belief system. Would it have been better if she lied? Honesty, what the hell kind of message does that send to young Americans? The whole think reeks of Salem witch trials to me. For the record, I am in favor of gay rights, but again, I don't think that is the vital issue here.
I seriously wanted to smack the smug arrogance off of Perez's face when he asked that loaded question, as if he were going to use the audience to bully her into coming over to his point of view.
And what the hell does Perez Hilton care if one person is against gay marriage? He took the whole thing as a personal attack when all she was doing was honestly answering his question. I've seen the footage and I really don't think that there is any way that she could have worded her response in a more diplomatic, benign way.
This is America! You can't railroad people out of their values, what is the point of living in a democracy then!!!
April 24th, 2009 11:32 PM
I agree.
For me the disturbing issue is that she's being berated for respectfully and honesty answering a question without undermining her belief system. Would it have been better if she lied? Honesty, what the hell kind of message does that send to young Americans? The whole think reeks of Salem witch trials to me. For the record, I am in favor of gay rights, but again, I don't think that is the vital issue here.
I seriously wanted to smack the smug arrogance off of Perez's face when he asked that loaded question, as if he were going to use the audience to bully her into coming over to his point of view.
And what the hell does Perez Hilton care if one person is against gay marriage? He took the whole thing as a personal attack when all she was doing was honestly answering his question. I've seen the footage and I really don't think that there is any way that she could have worded her response in a more diplomatic, benign way.
This is America! You can't railroad people out of their values, what is the point of living in a democracy then!!!
April 25th, 2009 12:53 AM
thehollywoodgossip says "Prejean is entitled to her (biased) opinion" but THG doesn't think foul mouthed Perez is biased???! THG is biased! I left California because I got tired of gays whistling at me. That's not "bias" its MY butt and I don't want a guy in it! Miss. Prejean is tolerant but you gays demand acceptance and THAT is NOT what founded this country nor is it how Jesus runs the Universe. You have the right to worship satan if you want Jesus asks for you to follow Him; He doesn't "demand" your affection. Jesus tolerates sin.
April 25th, 2009 1:38 AM
Do I see shades of Anita Bryant?
April 25th, 2009 2:24 AM
The Miss USA pageant is on the bring of elimination. This thing has been struggling to stay alive and this bone head does this. His remarks has done more damage than her opinion. I oppose violence and harrassment of gays and transgenders and am totally turned off by this guys harrassment and violent words towards those of differing views.
April 25th, 2009 8:57 PM
I was not a fan of California but if Miss California is an example of the majority of the people in California, than maybe I will come to visit someday. TO those in the eastern US,California is all Liberals and Gangs with a foreigh state Gov.
April 26th, 2009 2:32 AM
Hang in there Carrie! You are more than welcomed to your opinion...I think it's great you had the courage to say what you believe, and I stand with ya! I don't have anything against gay ppl, but the extreme gay folks just preach and preach tolerance, but won't have tolerance for anyone who doesn't believe like them. It's so very hypocritical! What can man do to you when God is for you? :) BTW, just a word-I was all for President Obama, and am still proud of his accomplishments, but I think he better be careful about allowing or endorsing legislation that threatens to jeopardize people's right(s) to free speech...like disagreeing with homosexuality, for example. People have their own minds. The fools who go out and hurt gay ppl or those not like themselves, are going to do that mess whether you or anyone else says they disagree or not.
Take care & God Bless-now live your life pleasing to God and not man...
April 26th, 2009 4:42 PM
IT DOESNT MATTER WHAT THE SUBJECT IS. THE BOTTOMLINE IS HE ASKED HER OPINION, SHE GAVE IT!!!!! NOW ACCEPT AND RESPECT IT. IF ONE CANT HANDLE SOMEONES OPINION, THEY OUGHT NOT ASK IT!!!! THERE ARE THREE GROUPS, 1-BELIEVERS 2- NON BELIEVERS AND 3- NOT SURE. EVERYONE FITS INTO ONE OF THESE, THATS IT THATS ALL. AND THEY ALL NEED TO BE RESPECTED. IF SHE HAD BEEN ASKED ANY OTHER CONTROVERSY QUESTION, SHE WOULD BE WHERE SHE IS NOW. SOMEBODY IS GOING TO BE UPSET. CARRIE, DONT WAVER IN YOUR BELIEFS. THEYRE YOURS AND CANT NO ONE TAKE THEM WAY FROM YOU. YOU DID NOTHING WRONG!!!!! STAND FOR SOMETHING OR YOU'LL FALL FOR ANYTHING!!!! NOW, IM GOING TO WRITE PEREZ HILTON AND LET HIM KNOW WHAT I THINK OF HIS SORRY AZZ!!!!
April 27th, 2009 4:16 PM
Carrie has spoken for the masses... Almost everyone respects her for voicing her opinion. Less than five percent of our population that's upset can take a hike. Perez Hilton is an immature bully....Did anyone see his interview after the pagent? He is an embarrasment to every Gay person out there. If he represents the Gay community " NO THANKS". In comparison Carrie was sweet, poised and real. The question at stake is not 'gay rights' but 'freedom of speech'. Her answer was very coherent. She was in a beauty pagent not a political arena for heaven's sake!!
April 27th, 2009 7:15 PM
Perez Hilton is showing the ugly face of the intolerant homosexual agenda, squashing everyone else who won't bow down to their immorality.
Someone made the comment that she should have left her religion and politics at home. Dummies!!! She was ASKED. The judge is the one who should have left them at home.
And for the comment that "she represents all of California". If she was to answer one way for one group, and another way for another group, that's LYING! At least she stood up for not only what is right, but what she believes in.
God has never let a nation survive that allowed "gays". Do you really think that he will do any different with America, if we are for it? NO!
April 28th, 2009 12:43 PM
Carrie, you done good, marriage is between a women and a man. I am proudthat you said. Gays are disgrace.
God bless you.
April 29th, 2009 8:02 PM
"Gay people are downtrodden. They are beaten. They are abused for their sexuality, and it goes across race. In the white community and the black community gay people are the bastards of the world. And in order for things to change, because any one of you could have gay children, or gay relatives, or gay friends…we have a responsibility to make this acceptable, to get all this bullshit so that some gay kid going to high school doesn't get the shit beaten out of him just because he's gay…I'm as heterosexual as they come. What is this hang-up about gay marriage? Who cares? Get on with your life!" - Howard Stern
'Standing up for your beliefs' has NO place when gross, ignorant prejudice is involved. If someone refused service to a member of another race because their "morals" instructed them to do so, is that correct, in 2009? I can't wait until our generation is judged by those of the future for the ignorance that obviously still pervades.
April 30th, 2009 7:54 AM
Good to see someone on a national stage voice their opposition to gay marriage. Also...WTF is a gay man doing judging a female beauty contest anyway?
April 30th, 2009 6:50 PM
The problem with homosexuals are not their sexual
orientation, but the way they distort language.
Gay is not a sexual preference, but an adjective
describing a merry, lively mood. Marriage is a
social institution in which a man and woman lives
under legal obligations.
Use other adjectives for homosexuality and the social
instution joining same sex couples. Reclaim the original
meaning of "gay" and define a new adjective for same-
sex unions, why not "merriage" instead of marriage.
Btw, impressed by Ms. Prejean and disgusted by "Mr". Hilton.