Thursday, April 30, 2009 | 2:01 a.m.
I am incensed by the shameful and hypocritical ranting by some of the judges of the Miss USA pageant concerning the stance against gay marriage voiced by Miss California, Carrie Prejean.
They feign shock, embarrassment and anger over her statement, thus indicating disapproval and dismay. I am under the impression, then, that contestants should be asked to give their opinion on controversial topics only when they are sure that the opinion will elicit the opinion that the judges want to hear. How shameful and hypocritical is that? This is an affront to honesty and integrity.
It is alarming that the vast amount of money made by exploiting these young ladies, under the guise of promoting their beauty and intelligence, is tantamount to the pressure of pleasing the judges and organizers.
It is evident that freedom of speech is not alive and well at the Miss USA pageant.
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