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Gay Marriage Sinks Miss California's shot at Crown
oilgun:
If our busty born-again beauty-queen had said she believed marriage should only be between one woman and one man of the same ethnic background. Would the conservatives here still be so down on the judge, let's say it's Whoopy Goldberg, who called her bad names as a result?
louisev:
--- Quote from: oilgun on May 05, 2009, 10:04:40 am ---Nude Photos of Carrie Prejean Surface! Biblically Correct?
http://www.towleroad.com/2009/05/miss-california-carrie-prejeans-nude-photos-surface.html
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If she's got her chicken cutlets in those photos then those photos were taken after she became Miss California... which means... this is one of those things beauty pageant winners can lose their crown over. Good luck Miss Bible!
LauraGigs:
Latest news: Carrie Prejean released a statement regarding the nude photos:
"On April 19, I chose to answer a question during the 2009 Miss USA pageant in an honest and personal manner that expressed my views of the long-established definition of marriage as being between a man and a woman. That answer, and my commitment to stand by my beliefs, has since resulted in attacks on me and my integrity as a woman. We live in a great country; a nation that was built on freedom of speech and freedom of religion. Yet 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 Web site 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.
"With that in mind, I will continue to support and defend marriage as the honorable institution it is. I will continue to stand with the overwhelming majority of the American people and the voters of my home state of California. If this whole experience has taught me anything, it is our precious right to speak freely, and how we as Americans can never allow anyone or any group to intimidate or threaten us to keep silent."
In other words "I can pass judgment on you, but don't pass judgment on me." Whatever.
In any case, with these photos, the Miss USA people must be relieved not to have awarded the title to Prejean. Whether his question was fair or not, Hilton did them a favor.
Clyde-B:
Donald Trump, who owns the Miss Universe franchise, said on The View this morning, the vote totals indicated Prejean wouldn't have won anyway.
But he is concerned that Prejean is getting all the press and Miss USA isn't.
David In Indy:
--- Quote from: LauraGigs on May 05, 2009, 03:06:30 pm ---
In other words "I can pass judgment on you, but don't pass judgment on me." Whatever.
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Yup Laura, I think that is EXACTLY what she is saying. >:(
She seems to feel people are being intolerant of her for being intolerant towards others. I wonder how many people on the religious right will notice the hypocrisy of that statement.
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