Claudia Jordan to Miss Cali: Work That Gay Room

16. The painful irony here is that her basic right to not agree with gay marriage is the exact reason why there's even a discussion and on-going legal procedures on the subject in the first place.

I feel sorry for anyone who's unable to grasp that concept regardless of where you stand on the issue...

Posted at 8:29PM on Apr 20th 2009 by Sono

17. Congrats to her on saying what she feels, and not what the crowd wanted to hear. If she did that she could be next in line after President Obama. He looks good and says what people want to hear, not what he believes or what needs to be done, although on the second part I dont think he knows what should be done.

Posted at 7:58PM on Apr 20th 2009 by indyguy

18. she has the right to believe what she believes.

Marriage is based on a very sound religious concept... a concept that God created man and woman... and thus a godly union is between a man and woman.

If a woman wants to marry a woman or a man a man, they can do a civil union... which has no religious conotations.

It is well within her right to believe that... whether you agree with it or not.

If you don't agree with her point of view... how do you like it when people tell you YOU are not allowed to think that way?

Posted at 7:59PM on Apr 20th 2009 by Mayu

19. I agree with FedUp. The girl said what she believed and didn't sell out, for that she should be commended, not shunned. Her views are shared by most of the nation, after all. They just don't have mics in their faces.

Posted at 7:59PM on Apr 20th 2009 by Maggie

20. I agree in part with you, LittleBitty- I cannot stand Perez. His over the top flaming ( and oft times childish) opinions only tend to make people back off from caring about gay issues. His 'self appointed' reign as 'spokesperson' for the gay cause does more harm than help. (and, he seriously has sh*t taste in musical talent and newsworthy issues!)

Posted at 8:04PM on Apr 20th 2009 by Lissa

21. If the gay judge doesn't want an honest answer, don't ask the question. Miss California stood on principles and the judge, both judges ....can't say anything nice about the judges.

Posted at 8:14PM on Apr 20th 2009 by Steve

22. Why are there gay male judges picking a straight Miss USA? How many straights are on a panel for picking lesbian Miss USA's?

Posted at 8:25PM on Apr 20th 2009 by Double standard

23. God Bless her!!! She stood in front of a bunch of looons and spoke her beliefs!! What do you exspect from a room full of fruits

Posted at 9:30PM on Apr 20th 2009 by Doug

24. With the way Perez worded the question, there was NO WAY for Carrie to answer HONESTLY without offending one side or the other. If you listen to the clip, there were a lot more people applauding her than there were booing her - which speaks volumes. It's too bad that the Miss USA pageant is now apparently run by activist - especially when the majority of Americans support Carrie's position. Her politically incorrect answer cost her the crown, but it earned her the respect of millions of Americans, and I'll bet she comes out of this with some sweet deals and employment opportunities. And I have a feeling the pageant's already declining number of viewers will be even less next year as a backlash of them trying to push their political agenda instead of running a legitimate pageant.

Posted at 8:18PM on Apr 20th 2009 by Nejxn

25. Was she supposed to answer the question honestly or lie to try and try to please the judges. That woman will end up getting more attention, good and bad as a result of her answer than the winner but it is obviously a hot button political question and not appropriate for a beauty pageant,
She was not running for president or trying to get confirmed for the supreme court and Perez clearly abused his position.
He might as well have asked her if she was pro life, supported gun control, her religious beliefs or opinions on affirmative action.
There was a right or wrong answer for Perez but only a wrong answer for her.
Imagine how many years and how hard she worked to get that opportunity and a shot at that title.
He used her moment to push his agenda and sabotage hers.
Around 40% of Americans support same sex marriages and I am one of them but that is my opinion and she has a right to hers.
It's the Miss USA pagent.

Posted at 3:04PM on Apr 21st 2009 by HonestT

26. I am so proud of Ms. California for voicing her opinion. That is what she believes, and she stood up for it, and good for her. As for Mario (perez hilton) he is a disgusting human being and what he is doing to this girl will only come back to bite him.

Posted at 11:52PM on Apr 20th 2009 by Michelle

27. Gee, I bet Carrie is so relieved that a girl who holds up a briefcase on some TV show doesn't think "she is evil" for stating her beliefs. Gawd! Good for her for standing her ground though she is playing sacrificial lamb on the whole "I lost because I stated my opinion". She could have lost because she looks like a human Pez dispenser, too. Didn't watch the show myself but I heard from some people in the office that N.C. girl was ahead from the get-go.

Posted at 8:30PM on Apr 20th 2009 by Anna Banana

28. If this is what the pageant has come to, depending on where you stand politically, is what seals your fate of either winning ot losing the pageant...they need to shut down business. The libs think that EVERYONE agrees with their agenda of becoming a country of tree hugging gay socialists.....well, if you take a look around, American are beginning to finally wake up and taking a stand and the message is simple.....we aren't taking anymore crap from the liberals who are hell bent on destroying our country from the inside out. If you don't like it...You Euro pass awaits you! Caio, baby!

Posted at 9:03PM on Apr 20th 2009 by justagirl

29. Wow. This is a story. Who really gives a damn what Claudia Jordan has to say. What a stupid comment she said anyway.

Posted at 8:31PM on Apr 20th 2009 by Johnny Mac

30. She can have all her "freedom of speech" she wants, but what really matters is substance which she is sorrily lacking. Anybody in this day and age should believe in equality, pure and simple.

Posted at 8:32PM on Apr 20th 2009 by Glad to be Canadian