Miss California's opinion versus Perez Hilton

[Jeffreyw]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XMvviFbkf0

She has no right to give out her opinion!

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[stewie]

What is the right answer to that Question??? As for her voicing her opinion she was asked a question and asked to explain why or why not. Her opinion was requested.

[Cartoonz]

The entire notion of asking such politically motivate questions for a contest such as this is absurd.
This was a complete setup (Hilton knew her views beforehand). Whichever viewpoint she expressed, she would automatically alienate everyone of the opposing view. That makes this type of question completely inappropriate.

That said, she certainly could have formulated a much better response to the question that would not have created such division, like this:
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“I think it is wonderful to live in a country where we all can respect each other’s individuality”
“My belief is that a marriage is between a man and a woman. I accept that your beliefs may be different than mine.”
“Our country was founded on this very principle, Freedom”
“It is not my place to dictate this issue to anyone, especially entire States. Nor is it yours. That is why we live in a Democracy, the People can decide.”
“This very Freedom is just one of the many reasons why I love America.”
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With that type of response, she stays true to her own beliefs and closes the opportunity to brand her as any of the ridiculous things the self proclaimed blog king has spewed since.

That is tolerance.

[Melly]

I honestly think her answer played a part in her not winning. Her opinion was requested and she gave it. No matter what her answer would have been for it or against she would have been looked down on by some and loved by others.

I for one do not believe in gay marriage rights but that doesn't mean thats what going to happen or whats best for the country.

Each to their own.

[stewie]

the answer wasn't wrong the question was...and it's easy to type an answer now that is safe but she was on the spot...thats not easy.

She did okay... the answer wasn't that bad..she did say she respects others rights and choice ,just she believed marriage should be been a man and a women.

thats her thoughts .. and last I checked she lives in America ...land of the free speach.

I think she needs a hug...

p.s. good answer Cartoonz...

[highway101]

Perex hilton was chosen as a judge and known for his antics and outspoken voice. He has been accepted in Hollywood as a tattler so to speak. He asked a question and she answered the question. Both asked and told honetly what their opinion was, so what is wrong with that. I dont think I personally would have asked Perez to be a judge. But hey. The donald did and he rolled the dice. I personally think he likes drama (HENCE THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE). The Rosie / Barbara thing has been over for a bit. I say live and let live. Don't be surprized if Perez shows up on the next celebrity apprentice...lol

[fab]

I was waiting for this thread. Better stop reading the news!

[Donald Aquilano]

Liberals always talk about freedom of speech but when someone comes along who has different views from them the first thing the try to do is censor. Ladies and gentlemen that is what we call hypocrisy.

[JuniperPark]

She was NOT asked her opinion, she was NOT asked about her church or family, and she was not ask if SHE should marry a woman.

The question asked was whether gays should be DENIED the right to marry, creating two "classes" of citizens with different rights.

She spouted about liking "freedom", then supports TAKING AWAY freedrom from other.

That's what we call "hypocracy".