Miss California Deserved to Lose

There is quite a bit of controversy going on over Miss California's remarks in the Miss USA pageant. Normally, I wouldn't get too into something like this, but Miss California was asked a very important and very relevant question by Perez Hilton.

She was asked about about the hot topic of gay marriage and whether she believe other states should also follow suite with states that have legalized gay marriage. (Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa and Vermont have legalized gay marriage at this point).

Her answer sparked outrage and controversy because she believes marriage is between a man and a women and said as much. This has sparked a debate not only on same sex marriage, but a persons right to their opinion. I'm for same sex marriage and for me the issue is just common sense (even though that's not a fair statement). I guess I live in a liberal bubble because I don't really know anyone who is against it. I do sometimes feel a little bad about how people have treated Miss California. She is entitled to her opinion, HOWEVER, she must understand that opinions have consequences. Opinions have an effect on what people think of you (Especially when your in a contest which is based on people judging you.

While pageants may be an indulgence of all that is shallow, most people still don't want a divisive Miss USA. That is why her answer cost her the crown. She might have won if she said "I think it should be up to each individual state like the founders of our constitution intended." However, she feels she stayed "biblically correct." Good for her.

It's hard not to see how this issue has been great for her. Nobody even really remembers who won the contest. All eyes are on her. She's a smart girl in that she playing it out to her base. In the short term (which is what a Miss USA career is) she has benefited from it greatly. In 10 years, people will probably look back and laugh at her for her idiotic beliefs. I know I already am.