I personally didn't see this, but I read about Miss California stating her opinion against gay marriage during the 2009 Miss USA contest. She was asked what she felt about gay marriage, and she told them. And surprise, surprise, because her opinion isn't in line with the ultra-liberal Hollywood types, she has been roasted in the media.
She took 1st runner up in the contest; most say because of her statement against gay marriage (she's on the right in the photo).
Here's her comment that is drawing all of the criticism:
"... I believe that a marriage should be between a man and a woman; no offense to anybody out there, but that's how I was raised."
Good for her; she spoke her mind on a sensitive topic and didn't even hesitate. For all of the people that are freaking out about this, they really need to get a life.
The Miss California organizers refused to speak with Carrie after the show and are currently roasting her behind her back saying that she doesn't represent the State of California or its people with her comments. Excuse me, she does. Prop 8 passed. The majority of voters in the state agree with Carrie's opinion.
Additionally, the California pageant sponsors are upset and the executives in charge of it are scrambling now to keep funding for the event solid. My bet is that they'll vet their choice next year to make sure she is more in line with how they feel. It's a sad state of affairs when contestants are now pre-judged by their political and religious beliefs before being allowed to even be considered a winner.
"Are you pro-life or pro-choice?"
"Are you for or against gay marriage?"
"Are you a Democrat or a Republican?"
"What is your religion?"
Packaging and a neat bait-and-switch lure is all these contests are turning into lately. If you don't have the looks AND the beliefs that we, the minority of Californians - not to mention Americans - have, then you have no chance. Those questions would never be tolerated during a job interview, but yet I'm sure we'll tolerate them for our poster-girls.
My respect for these events was never very high (notice, I didn't watch it), but after hearing this, I have zero respect for the owners/operators and organizers for this. What a farce!
In my book this girl has guts and is the real winner here. She said what she felt, and has not retracted it since even after the firestorm began. Good for her.
