May 10, 2009

Carrie Prejean, not just a model, but a true person

Miss California was questioned about gay marriage in the event of Miss USA 2009. Here is the transcript (video here):
Judge: Vermont recently became the fourth state to legalize same-sex marriage. Do you think every state should follow suit? Why or why not?
Carrie: I think it’s great that Americans are able to choose one or the other. 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.

After this declaration, Carrie lost this judge’s vote, but still managed to finish as first runner up in the pageant. This same judge, Perez Hilton, who knew about Carrie’s beliefs and probable response even before planning the question is an openly declared homosexual himself. This ”person” (I don’t think the word ‘Man’ is appropriate for him.) later video-blogged about this event calling Carrie a “dumb bitch”. Video can be watched here.
Later on, Miss California tells Fox news: “This happened for a reason. By having to answer that question in front of a national audience, God was testing my character and faith. I’m glad I stayed true to myself.” This should be an example to everyone. She basically lost the competition for this answer, but she preferred answering what she really thought, instead of what the judges wanted to hear.
Not even 1 month has passed, and some topless pictures of her are making their way to the web. This could cost her the state crown, because the contracts asked if participants have ever been photographed nude or partially nude. Carrie’s statement reads:
"My comments defending traditional marriage have led to intimidation tactics that seek to undermine my reputation and somehow silence me and my beliefs, as if opinion is only a one-way street.” "I am a Christian, and I am a model. Models pose for pictures, including lingerie and swimwear photos. Recently, photos taken of me as a teenager have been released surreptitiously to a tabloid website that openly mocks me for my Christian faith.”
"I am not perfect, and I will never claim to be. But these attacks on me and others who speak in defense of traditional marriage are intolerant and offensive. While we may not agree on every issue, we should show respect for others' opinions and not try to silence them through vicious and mean-spirited attacks."
Roger Neat, a spokesman for the Miss California USA pageant, said organizers and lawyers were “going over the legalities and clearly she breached her contract”.
Last week Carrie announced that she would star in new $1.5 million ad campaign funded by the National Organization for Marriage, a group that is opposed to same-sex marriage.

Do you think it’s fair that all of this is going to ruin her just by saying a right and honest answer? I surely don’t…

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