opinions.

"But I want to explain to the masses, what the TITLE of Miss USA stands for to me, and being a former Miss USA, I feel I have a pretty good sense of it. Miss USA travels the world and she competes at the Miss UNIVERSE pageant as a representation of her country. She is a ambassador, a role model and needs to be able to show diplomacy on all issues. sadly for California THIS is where we lost the crown. Not for her answer or even her beliefs, because again, sadly IN California her beliefs at this point in time are the majority. But she lost the crown because she wasn't able to convey compassion for ALL the people that as MISS USA she would be representing. and if YOU like it or not, gays and lesbians make up this country as well. THIS is why we have judges so they can find the RIGHT woman who obtains these qualities. they are crucial in my eyes when holding a honor and title as big as being Miss USA. The panel of judges was qualified and did their job, they represented all of us, men, woman, black, white, gay and straight."- Shanna Moakler

I couldn't agree more with this statement.
I'm still appalled by the answer that Miss California gave at the Miss USA pageant and it only furthers my belief that gays are now the minority and we suffer from harsh discrimination. Not only has Miss California shown ignorance, but she has shone a light on the discrimination that we face. Like I had mentioned yesterday, ANY (not only California) woman running in the Miss USA pageant, represents women in the USA and are there to inspire young women to "shoot for the stars" or "dream big" or to "be true to yourself".. In this instance, Miss California shot that all to hell with ONE answer. I understand that not everyone can or will have the same views as myself or with all the GLBT community, and even Miss California is entitled to her own opinion... BUT when you are standing on stage in front of millions of people representing your State, your home, your COUNTRY, don't give a stupid, uneducated, bull shit, bigotry answer.

"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt"- Abraham Lincoln