Perez Hilton refused to lay down the issue of gay marriage that was controversially opposed by Miss California at the Miss USA pageant on Sunday, April 19. The celebrity blogger who was made a guest judge at the event, appeared on "Larry King Live" on Monday, April 20 to address why he asked such question.
"I felt it was a very important question for me to ask," Perez explained. "It wasn't meant to be a big bomb, or a very hard question to answer for that matter. She knew she had lost because it was a bad answer."
He continued, "Miss USA should be all-inclusive. I heard very loud boos, and to my knowledge it was the first time a contestant had been booed. ...I am very glad that I asked the question, and that we are having this conversation."
21-year-old Carrie Prejean, representing California, answered a question from Perez which was: "Vermont recently became the fourth state to legalize same sex marriage. Do you think every state should follow suit? Why or why not?"
Her answer was: "Well 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 in, in my family, I think that I believe that a marriage should be between a man and a woman."
Perez was not pleased with that but Prejean did not regret her answer. "It did cost me my crown," she said on Monday's Billy Bush Show. "I wouldn't have had it any other way. I said what I feel. I stated an opinion that was true to myself and that's all I can do."
At the same time, Perez also took it to his blog, calling her a "dumb b***h". Keith Lewis, Co-Executive Director of Miss California USA/Teen USA also released a statement saying "Although I believe all religions should be able to ordain what unions they see fit, I do not believe our government should be able to discriminate against anyone. Religious beliefs have no place in politics in the Miss CA family."
Below is an excerpt of the interview with Larry King, while the full version can be viewed on Perez Hilton.com.
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woaa i'm from england and i can't believe that gay marriage is banned in some parts of America! It's seems so weird for it to be banned...Wooaa i dont think anybody would not agree with it because love is love whoever it is between, so why shoudln't they be allowed to get married? :S
What she said was not offensive and how any of you can say that is a mystery to me. Are we no longer allowed to have opinions? Are we just a society that is anxiously waiting to be offended by someone? If so, then let me offend you because I am not for gay marriage either. There I said it. Take your best shot
YES WE BELIEVE IS WRONG GO TO READ ABOUT SODOME AND GOMORRHE IN THE BIBLE, WHY GOD DESTROY IT IN THE WORLD.... CARRIE PREJEAN IS BLESSED, AND SHE IS THE FAVORITE MISS OF GOD, THE WORLD... so you go to hell, who does not fear God, and who can be against god....also read your 10 commandments, PERZ HILTON IS A MONSTER, we do not make fun of god, god is love, make sure you do your crap without diverting children of god
I wonder if she would have been called a bigot if she said she is opposed to polygamy or marriage between family members.
I agree that the question should not have been asked an especially she should not be condemed as a b***h by Hilton unless he is content with being called a Co**s**k**.
I still firmly believe homosexuality is a choice. Or it is caused by sexual abuse or fear of the opposite sex in relationships. This choice is a result of and contributes to the damaged moral fiber in society.
I love how religious people try to "re-frame" their arguments in the same frame. Look... #1: I am an atheist. #2: I am straight. I believe that any two consenting adults that want to make a lifelong commitment to each other should be afforded the privileges granted by their state and federal governments, regardless of sexual orientation. Two men or two women taking vows of marriage does not violate any sanctity of marriage for me, because to me marriage is a CIVIL ceremony. Do what you want within your church, but do NOT attempt to extend your belief system to me via a secular government. Our founding fathers are rolling over in their graves for crying out loud. Jefferson's entire intent was to prevent religious influence from infiltrating the Constitution. Now... Let me hear the Jesus people rebut my argument with some form of "God created Adam and Eve..." Blah blah blah. I don't BELIEVE in God, so your argument is moot. Got anything else? I didn't think so. Buh-Bye.
Wait... Am I the only one here that sees the maligned vectors of stupidity inherent in this discussion? I agree with "Jerryr" that there was no reason that this question should have been a part of this contest. So what's next? Should we ask Barbie what she thinks of lesbian relationships? Personally I don't really care for either doll's response to the various questions people might ask for their own purposes... I think the question itself was an attempt to hyjack the proceedings for the purposes of the "judge". It was leading and loaded and the central point is, again, what does it have to do with the actual contest? It has more to do with the "judge" that asked the question.
We can call anything a minority, I guess, if we want to. what if I claim to be part of a minority because my sexual preference is children. Who is to say there is something wrong with that? There is a moral standard that is built within man, like it or not. You can deny that if you want to, but the evidence is there and is overwhelming. The anatomy and the biology of men and women dictates the need for one another. There was a designer that made it this way. We can infuse our minds with immorality of all sorts and thus create a desire for it that was never meant to be there. That is called sin. That does not deem me part of a minority because I have opened my mind up to a perversion--whatever it may be.
It doesn't matter how cheerful or honest she was, if a member of the KKK cheerfully and honestly said that they believe that blacks shouldn't be allowed to marry whites I think they would get boo'd and loose their crown! The fact is that what she said WAS offensive. By saying that marriage should only be open to straight people is as good as saying that gay people are inferior and should not be extended the same rights. It's sickening really that people can still hold these views after all we have been through. I'd love to know if the people on here who defend Miss CA just because she has "differing views" would also defend the racists and child molesters who have "differing views" that what they're doing is OK? Just because someone holds a different view, doesn't make it OK. Discrimination is discrimination, and it is deeply harmful to society, society which anti-same-sex marriage advocates claim to protect.
So, this was a question that was a "Set Up" for Miss California.Perez Hilton or Mario Calendria or whatever is your real name and idenity.You have minor "celebrity status" and who can even begin to know what credentials you possesed to be a judge. We all have fights in this life some are greater then others.Do you really feel your actions helped your "cause"or has it given you more of a following for what truely makes you "Tick"
This "question" reminds me of why my usually quiet and compassionate mother would become angered at the United Way Capital Campaign... She said that when your boss asks for a "donation" you are being compelled against your free will by the unspoken threat of saying no to a superior. Perez Hilton asked this "question" in the same vein. Knowing that the threat of losing a life long dream would compel the contestant to comply with his thinking. Kudo`s to her for standing up for her own conscience, knowing the price. And the look on his face was priceless... He got "owned" on that one.
Just because you don't agree with another person's opinions or beliefs does not mean that you need to stoop to being hateful or intolerant. Just because you love people doesn't mean you have to tolerate actions you don't agree with. This is not a black or white issue and everybody is not an extremist. Perez Hilton is a joke. Name calling is childish and ignorant.
David- you are an idiot-plain and simple! Miss California I applaud your honesty and courage to provide a truthful answer, that is integrity is positive representation of our country. You said nothing derogatory or biggoted. Jerks like Perez and those that follow in his disgusting biggoted, intolerant ways give the gay community a bad name. Get over it already people. Californians voted- twice, Marriage is between a Man and a Woman.
What sexuality is this?the one that is in their pants or the imagination on!!!!You mean their sexuality, they have a right....I wonder which sexuality, it is a fake even if it is a makeover, that is why , Marriage is a moral issue, we'll have more immoral people tell us what to write next in outr birth certificates, maybe " it " , instead of female /male, because 30yrs down the line, it is a " shim ". Thankyou, Miss California , see what happens when things that is unnatural don't have their way......we are forced to say things that they want to hear....grow up Perez........Miss California is a queen by our standards , a real female beauty...You on the other hand , is all fake and even on this question , you wanted a fake/false answer from her, to meet your standard which is all fake and false of course.
Question is so right!
Let me point this out! Marriage is a Holy union between a MAN & A WOMAN and this Union's main objective is to "PROCREATE" Now for those who do not know what this means in 2 words "Have Children" by their Union. God Created ADAM & EVE Not ADAM & STEVE.
as far as for Ms Calfiorna's answer she may not have recived the crown and title Ms USA, but, she has God's crown and title. she answered correctly and why the pannel for the Ms. USA pagenant allowed this question to be allowed and asked by a gay man who is a judge is beyound me. Marrage is between a man and a woman read your bible in Genisis 2:22-25. any questions take it up with God. God bless her for speaking out on this topic.
Am I missing something? I don't see why someone even needs to answer Hilton's question by referring to her personal beliefs. It's like answering a question about whether abortion should be banned -- why even go down that path? Why not just admit that the issue is far too complicated to answer succintly in this setting. Hilton's question was whether other states should follow suit. She could have easily said: "Every state has a different constitution and therefore has to decide for itself on whether to legalize same sex marriage. I encourage people to speak through their vote. Whatever people believe about same sex marriage, same sex couples should not be discriminated against based on their sexual orientation -- I think we can all agree on that."
Can you imagine the "uproar", the protest, the hate-filled blogs an opposite question would have created by the gays? The question should have never been asked. Too late, it was asked, but her answer was right-on. The gay 'judge' was/is out of line, and should have never been there in the first place. A gay-guy judging a female beauty contest?
If you are going to call her a bigot for saying that she is opposed to gay marriage, then you must also include Elton John in that. So are homosexuals who are opposed to gay marriage bigots? Or is it just convenient to ignore that there is division on this topic within the very social group that is claiming discrimination. She stated her opinion, which she has a right too. Would you rather have a "yes" person up there saying whatever the judges want just to win? The judge who called her a profane name on his website should be fired for his poor representation of the pageant. Do the pageant coordinators really want young women to think that they have to submit to having profanity flung at them by the judges?
Women should not lower themselves by entering this pagent anymore.....not when a silly little Creep like Hilton is allowed to be a JUDGE. Have you seen that nutcase? The owners of the pagent should be ashamed of themselves. It's a simple fact that the majority of all Americans agree with the majority in California on this issue. Civil Unions, OK....Marriage, no Way. Where does the Company expect to get it's viewers for next year?
Uhm, what has this world come to where gays are allowed to decide how things go down? Where in the constitution does it state that gays have a right to marry? I do not think the founding fathers at any point intended for a bunch of gays to be running around marrying each other. It is very unnatural and yes marraige is supposed to be between a man and woman, the main reason for marraige being to procreate.
Hokay, because the state has a vested interest in societal stability, which historically has been maintained through the traditional nuclear family (mom, dad, kids), and seems to provide benefit in leading to the creation of well adjusted citizens for the next generation, which is difficult if the constituent parts of the relationship are incapable of producing children. It also has yet to be established that children raised in same sex situations are in an equivalent position. Simply, the state has benefits from supporting marriage that has not been shown to be true of same sex relationships. So why should the state sanction same sex marriages?
I think there should be a way to create a type of (legal)union for gays. I think they should have the same rights since they are happy together. Since the word "Marriage" cannot be used for gays because of all the reasons already discussed, just change the word; "Civil Union" or anything else.... that allows 2 people regardless gender to be united and live happy and fulfilled, completing each other.
The most despicable thing about this incident is that Perez Hilton used the pageant as a venue to shove his values down our throats and Miss California was merely collateral damage. I'm happy she had the moral fiber to be honest. The biggest mistake appears to be the pageant managements decision to invite a gay activists to be a judge at a female beauty pageant. Politically correct maybe..... but mind boggling stupidity. There is another amusing side to this whole thing. Apparently Miss California is being rejected by her friends and pageant managers. They must be affraid that other contestants will break free of the Stepford trance and start to answer honestly. Imagine the down fall of the political correct puppets ...... how will the far left continue to suppress free expression. !!!!!
Miss California lost the Miss America crown because she stated her personal belief...so apparently in America we are not allowed to have a personal belief. You know, Miss North Carolina should be thanking her lucky stars that she was not asked such a politically charged question...because had she disagreed with Perez Hilton, she wouldn't have gotten the crown either. Anyone who disagrees with what the left sees as "politically correct" is bashed unmercifully here in "America".
ShadowMan - How can you call her homophobic? She stated she has nothing against gay people...she just believes marriage is between a man and a women. She's entitled to that opinion and it doesn't make her a bigot. Sure, she was "raised that way", but now as a adult she has made the decision to adopt those beliefs as her own. Just because her beliefs don't agree with yours is no reason to label her a homophobic bigot. Sounds like your the one with the prejudice here. If you don't agree with her, fine, but resorting to name-calling is childish.
Unfortunately for Miss California, she is living proof of why homophobic bigots are, and will die out. Like most bigots, their arguments against gay marriage not only fail, but their reasoning is horrid and tend to contradict itself. In the case of Miss California, she says she was "raised that way", but then claims it as her "own views" So which is it Miss California, are they your parents and families ideas, or the ideas you developed on your own?
Gay marriage is wrong because in order to get married you have to get a license. In order to get that license, you have to be a MAN and a WOMAN. Gays do not qualify.
Miss California gave an honest, graceful reply and should have won. Perez Hilton owes her an apology.
you a gay person is not a minority...you are a sinner!!!!!! people who steal and commit other sins dont get special privalges so why should you...in the real world we get punished! go Miss California..someone has to stand up and quit bending over for everyone else!!
There goes our freedom of speech. We're no longer allowed to say what we believe. The next phase is thought control.
Excuse me, but the girl did not call gays any nasty names, so what is with this sexist comment used to describe her? I hope Mr. Trump releases a statement that they do not necessarily support the Perez opinion. In fact, I hope Trump goes at it with Perez the way he went after Rosie for attacking Tara Conner. Do it! Do it! The little pig called a woman a sexist name just because she argued that she had a personal belief that was different from others. Well excuse her!
I love the hyporcrites that use the Bible to state their case. The Bible is fiction peeps! It was written by MAN! Need I say more?? The people who are against gays, have parents that were against Jews, and grandparents that were against Blacks, and great gradparents who were against women having rights. GET A GRIP PEOPLE. 2009.... ALL TAXPAYERS SHOULD BE EQUAL. If you don't agree, then maybe gays shouldn't have to ever pay taxes. Let those that have all rights pay all the taxes.
Without someone quoting the Bible, can anyone here actually say why gay marriage is wrong? I don't care of the whole Ms. USA thing and happened here by chance. I guess in my mind, I can't see a justification by the government to deny rights to a group of minorities - because in reality, thats all homosexuals are. I'm a minority by race, and they're the same, just by sexuality. And for My Opinion above: people are probably inclined to see her as a bigot because she believes that those not like her don't deserve the same rights as her. Actions speak louder than words. You think others are equal? Prove it.