There are times in life to where people are often faced with having to stand up for their beliefs and values, as opposed to saying what is politically correct, or guaranteed to get you a promotion at work, or even winning a Miss USA Pageant.

Carrie Prejean’s answer may or may not reflect my feelings on the issue of gay marriage, however, I am so proud of her for answering that question based on her core beliefs, and not compromising her faith or beliefs in the name of some beauty pageant.

In America we have been afforded the First Amendment Right to freedom of speech, and no one should ever be excoriated for exercising those rights, or for being a person of honesty and integrity.

Now, on the flip side, while this guy Perez Hilton also had the right to ask a loaded question, I am not sure as to why it came as such a surprise to him when he did not get the answer that he was hoping for. Then, for him to go on a tirade against this young lady, is just another example of how the far left side of our culture often handles differences of beliefs.

If he were honest with himself, he would then realize that he was setting her (and potentially himself) up for failure, then to be as pretentious as thinking he can tell her what she should have said, is “really” unbelievable. I would like to ask him, why did he ask her that question, if he (obviously) could not handle the answer, or an opposing point of view?

From my point of view, Perez Hilton has inadvertently brought a negative light to his cause, and has given Carrie Prejean a national spotlight to further go one and speak on behalf of her beliefs.

I really do wish that the people out on the fringes could learn to articulate their arguments, and disagreements in an intellectual and philosophical way, as opposed to resorting to slander and name calling.

I would also like to say Kudos to Carrie Prejean for not selling out in the name of some pageant.

I hope that she will be a positive role model for future contenders.

Mark