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Gender: Female
Status: Single
Age: 34
Sign: Aries

City: LA
State: California
Country: US
Signup Date: 11/5/2005
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 

Current mood:  tired
well, I just got back from a interview at CBS, and I can say after not sleeping for about 2 days and trying to sum up emotions in a 30 second interview wasn't easy, I wanted to take to my blog so I can put into words my thoughts and feelings, I find writing is best for me anyway.

First, I want to be clear on the fact, that I have NOT and will not abandon our reigning Miss California, thou I have a STRONG difference of opinion, I do NOT hate her, nor do I have any issue with her stating her opinion, she is not the first conservative christian titleholder to be in pageants. I agree with the majority that this IS what makes our country great and that is of course freedom of speech. She was asked a questioned and she answered it.

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.

I think Miss California's willingness to stand by her convictions and ( in my eyes, simply made the question more personal then it needed to be,) has in essence made a great positive impact cause it has brought a issue important to me to the for front of the media and that is civil rights. I have blogged and petitioned for gay rights in the past and if anything positive can come out of this, It's that it has people talking and we need to have people talking and we need MANY conversations on this topic to take place, especially in the state of California and with Prop 8.

I do however want to apologize to the men and woman who have continually supported the Miss California USA pageant. I know some were hurt and felt a sense of betrayal, but I thank you for your understanding, communication, love and continued support.

shannaxoxo
Health, Wealth and equality for all.

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Rebecca
Rebecca Szymankiewicz Perez

 
And definitely someone with expierance,well put..And could not agree more,that this should not be the reason people are now questioning and shedding light on the topic,it should be addressed way before a question of a paegant contestant...
 
Posted by Rebecca on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 3:04 PM
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Autism Awareness!

 
BTW u are beautiful i loved watching your show,and wish u the best.

 
Posted by Autism Awareness! on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 3:05 PM
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Autism Awareness!

 
you didn't mention mr perez calling her a bitch and a @#%$. that is totally not acceptable!!! he is and was totally out of line.
He asked a question and she answered it just because he didnt get the response he wanted he calls her names?? ok and thats possitive? He is a JERK! GAy or NOT hes an idiot.if u dont want to hear the answer don't ask, Then people are trying to give him a excuse,theres no justifying what he did he was wrong.

 
Posted by Autism Awareness! on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 3:05 PM
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ABORTION PARTY!

 
but she IS a bitch-- a dumb bitch.
kudos to Perez for calling out that dumb bitch!
 
Posted by ABORTION PARTY! on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:04 AM
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Put On A Show Kinda Girl

 
And this is why I <3 you! I do want to thank you for being such a supporter of gay rights (especially lately!), and civil rights in general.
Thanks for standing up for what is right- you're amazing!
 
Posted by Put On A Show Kinda Girl on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 3:05 PM
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.¿¿¿MACEDOGGYWHAT???.
Mason Khan

 
well said shanna.


love


MACE
 
Posted by .¿¿¿MACEDOGGYWHAT???. on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 3:05 PM
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((pauL))

 
This was well-written and a good read ... I, too, am better with writing out my feelings than trying to actually speak them most of the time.

 
Posted by ((pauL)) on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 3:05 PM
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Bill

 
Ironic that the gay man whose question initiated all of this is someone I'm sure has been a pain in your ass on occasion, Perez Hilton.




As for all this I'm hearing, "oh, she would have won if not for her answer..." I don't buy it. She was the first runner-up. If her answer had been so fatal to her chances of winning, why is she in a position to take over the title if the winner screws up? Unfortunately, not all pageant winners have been exactly what you'd consider model citizens. She could still be Miss USA before next year. I saw Miss California, and I saw Miss North Carolina. Personally, I think Miss North Carolina was better-looking, anyway. It's still called a BEAUTY pageant, and if looks had nothing to do with it, then we wouldn't parade the participants about in swimsuits and evening gowns. Bring 'em out, ask a couple questions, and be done with it would be the modus operandi.

 
Posted by Bill on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 3:06 PM
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Jess ♥'s You

 
i agree with you! she should have answered it better and not made it personal.....
 
Posted by Jess ♥'s You on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 3:06 PM
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Cheryl
Cheryl Vandergrift Lands

 
they asked for her PERSONAL OPINION...how could she NOT answer it personally?
 
Posted by Cheryl on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:05 AM
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Sophisticated Lady

 
I agree 100% When you're representing America, you're not representing your opinion. If it was all about you and what you think, you shouldn't have been in the running anyway! Shanna no need to explain how she doesn't represent you, We already know where you stand.
We love you! Take Care! xoxo
 
Posted by Sophisticated Lady on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 3:06 PM
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Kylie

 
I don't see any problem in what she said. I honestly believe we are all entitled to our own beliefs. I would have rather her told the truth even if it wasn't what certain people wanted to hear, than to have lied just to please everyone. In this life, you can't please everyone. I think she deserved to win that pageant. It is just sad that in order for her to have won she would have had to give an answer against her honest beliefs in order to please "certain people". That's a load of crap. She would have represented USA just fine. This country is, after all, founded on Christian beliefs in the first place, isn't it? Just because people are more open-minded and not as conservative as they were in the past doesn't make it wrong to BE conservative in your beliefs, as long as you respect OTHERS while voicing them, which she did....Anyways, just my opinion on this whole thing.

 
Posted by Kylie on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 3:08 PM
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♥ Having the Time of my LIfe ♥

 
you said it perfect, i didnt hear exactly what she said, but this morning perez was on a nyc radio show and he was trying to say, I think, what you just said, you can tell by his voice he was angry and hurt. They sai after he got off, of course, but you asked her opinon, they took it that he didnt want her to state her opinon but just to agree with what he wanted the answer to be, but he said no there was just a way to have said it, and she is going to be in the public adn meeting with people from all over and shouldve considered that. And, also that being from CA this is a huge issue now and shouldve been more prepared to answer that question.

 
Posted by ♥ Having the Time of my LIfe ♥ on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 3:28 PM
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mamiesgoo
Jamie Schmidt

 
I don't have a huge issue with WHAT she said (although I STRONGLY disagree with her views) its the way she said it and made herself look/sound while saying.




Miss USA is something I watched EVERY year as a kid and with 3 little girls continued to do so, my kids were all dressed up and excited. Needless to say we changed the channel after the answer. She is intitled to her opinions but there are much classier way of expressing such.





 
Posted by mamiesgoo on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 3:29 PM
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~It's all about my Isis~

 
I think its very big of you to post a blog. I was actually waiting for it. Even though I didn't agree with her answer I dont think people should have bashed her for speaking for what she believed in. It was very big of her to stick to what she believed in and it makes no one out there bashing her any better then what they believe in. Everyone has a right here and just because you dont agree doesnt mean she is wrong. I dislike PEREZ......
 
Posted by ~It's all about my Isis~ on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 3:29 PM
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Vanessa

 
I wish MISS CALI would get with the times! I agree with Perez Hilton. I think it shows you are true person to not abandon her.
:)
 
Posted by Vanessa on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 3:29 PM
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sookie

 
Perez Hilton has made a life out of criticizing and tearing people apart. He would have been the last person I would've alowd to even present a question let alone be a judge! He does nothing that isn't dedicated to drawing attention to his own presence.
He has survived only because of the attention people actually give to his nonsensical bullshyte!
 
Posted by sookie on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:07 AM
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M.A.R.R.S.

 
You did a great job handling this. Christians need to be held accountable for their bigotry even if they can't get it through their heads. I hope she get held over the fire more until she realizes how ignorant she looks.

 
Posted by M.A.R.R.S. on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:04 AM
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☮Tracey☮

 
Ditto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Posted by ☮Tracey☮ on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:04 AM
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Retsin

 
I'm glad to hear you're not abandoning her but I'd like to point out that both Obama and Biden share her view of gay marriage. So everyone who calls her ignorant or whatever else they are saying are really saying that about them, too. I guess next year, the girls should brush up on their politically correct answers and not what they really believe.

 
Posted by Retsin on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:04 AM
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Lauren and Sherri's mom
Jennifer wolfe

 
To me that question should not even been asked in the first place. NO matter what she said she woul.d have made someone mad.
DOn't they look at the questions before they go on air????
 
Posted by Lauren and Sherri's mom on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:04 AM
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♥Andie♥

 
I dont think she shouldve been called names by Perez by answering the question honestly. Freedom of speech is what we have in America and since she didnt give the answer Perez wanted, then forget her. Everyone is entitled to their own opinon and she did say it was a great country where people can choose. She shouldve just stopped there. I am glad she didnt put on a fake answer to try to win. Everyone has an opinion and you cant please everyone. If someone doesnt agree with her answer, then so be it. I believe everyone has the right to their own feeling.

 
Posted by ♥Andie♥ on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:05 AM
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Yee Haw

 
Perez Hilton is an idiot, I love what you wrote, you really said it best, once again a blog worth reading.

 
Posted by Yee Haw on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:05 AM
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Cassie

 
nicely put :)
 
Posted by Cassie on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:05 AM
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dude

 
the more people do not worry about what others think...the quicker we can all just get along..
 
Posted by dude on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:06 AM
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blink-182 book

 
yeah, you took the words out of my mouth. A+.


Idk, why you call yourself former Miss USA Shanna, you're the only I ever believed in.

 
Posted by blink-182 book on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:06 AM
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Simoné
Simone Wedge

 
"Because no one has the right to deny another their life, even though they disagree with it, because everyone has the right to live the life they so desire if it doesn't harm another and because discrimination has no place in America" - I love Brad Pitt....

Thats why she didn't get crowned Miss America! I dont blame you for being disappointed, many of us were.





 
Posted by Simoné on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:06 AM
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R.I.P GRANDMA WE MISS U
Stephanie Sanchez

 
Could'nt have said it Better Myself!
 
Posted by R.I.P GRANDMA WE MISS U on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:06 AM
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The Mayor of Gravytown

 
"We can't have someone to represent that discriminates" That is not a proper assessment of this incident. What you mean to say is "We can't have someone represent that discriminates against people who don't agree with same sex marriage" On a topic as polarizing as this there is no way to please everyone. Either you're for it or your against it. She was penalized because of her belief.
In effect SHE was discriminated against! Where's the outrage about her and the large portion of the country that don't agree with same sex marriage being discriminated against?

So Perez Hilton can go slip in a puddle of AIDS! And how can we take anything serious that comes out of the mouth of a douche that got famous by drawing dicks and cum bubbles on pictures of Hollywood celebrities?

Yuk.

 
Posted by The Mayor of Gravytown on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:06 AM
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Kelly [La Bella Vida]
Kelly Leigh

 
All though I don't agree with her answer;I commend her for speaking her mind. Just, the Miss USA Pageant was not the appropriate place or time for her to say her opinion.

 
Posted by Kelly [La Bella Vida] on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:06 AM
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*~*Mz Loc'd & Twisted*~* always Stacey [RSS]

 
Miss California has the right to her opinion, I agree. The thing I don't understand is why was that particular question was asked in the first place? Perez Hilton is going to get all kinds of mileage out of this incident in his nasty little column. It was a loaded question, and she was damned not matter what she said, but if she had worded it differently perhaps some of the drama could have been avoided. If she had simply said something like. "Love knows no color or gender....everyone should have the right to marry the person they love" It would've satisfied the masses, and her personal feelings wouldn't have been an issue. The poor girl is taking a lot of heat.

 
Posted by *~*Mz Loc'd & Twisted*~* always Stacey [RSS] on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:07 AM
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~K@R@MEL~

 
Damn, well said Shanna!
 
Posted by ~K@R@MEL~ on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:07 AM
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K-Dub

 
I saw your interview on The Early Show this morning and thought you handled it very well.

 
Posted by K-Dub on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:07 AM
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sookie

 
I agree, we may all not agree with her view's or opinions, but in this country she has the right to express them! She could have in hind sight maybe worded it better. It has people talking. It is not our right to judge people but gods.
We have our beliefs, but in the end you have only one person to answer to and that is between you and your maker! I believe in the idea that god has a reason for everything, and in the end it's his call not ours!
 
Posted by sookie on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:07 AM
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alisia

 
Way to take the high road, the future Miss USA's would do well to follow in your footsteps!!
 
Posted by alisia on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:08 AM
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~Dorene~
Dorene Royce

 
I don't think Miss California did anything wrong. I certainly don't think she was uncompationate with her answer! She simply stated her opinion based on her conservative upbringing.
That doesn't mean she wouldn't have been quailified to hold this important position based on her view on this controversial topic! How many other conservative Miss USA's have held the crown? And have done it with class? You should take a look @ past Miss USA's that have had way worse morals like using drugs and having to go to rehap while holding the title to Miss USA or America? I think that's way worse than stating you believe that matrimony should be between a man and a woman! I don't think Perez Hilton should have asked such a racy question knowing either way she answered would have ultimately offended someone? It just happen to be him! I also believe in equality for all and believe she is also entitled to her opinion especially when she was asked of it!!!
 
Posted by ~Dorene~ on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:08 AM
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KEL Rest In Peace Grandpa Lilo
Kelly Rodriguez

 
Thanks for handeling the situation the best way you can :)

The second I found out about what happened I thought of you.


About all the hard work you did from day one to find a Miss California and then get her on to Miss USA. I know youve put your heart and sweat into making California look incredible.


I heard from my law teacher on how the Miss USA board was diverse and how the Miss USA California representatives were after Miss California answered her question.


I didnt understand the extent of what it really mean to be Miss USA until my teacher explained what Miss USA really does and contributes to all the events she will meet along her way.


Youve done a great job.




I hope you did grand in Vegas with your new line of cosmetics =)



Love Kel
 
Posted by KEL Rest In Peace Grandpa Lilo on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:09 AM
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Diva

 
I love what you said... but I think that she was also set up by the question. I think that she didnt know what to say, which is why she stammered a bit before giving her answer. It like a math problem. You forgot what 9x9 equals. So what do you do??? You go back to what you know.... 9x5=45 and so on and so on until your able to figure out that 9x9 is 81. Miss Prejean did just that. Her response was what she knew. I think that she should be supported By everyone.

 
Posted by Diva on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:09 AM
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Cmyman

 
I agree. She should have realized that her PERSONAL opinion should not have had an impact on what came out your mouth.


It' s all about properly goveroning yourself and showing understand for diverse people.

 
Posted by Cmyman on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:11 AM
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marie-lineMARRA
marie-line MArra

 
hello shanna.how are you? im fine too. i have read your blog.you have perfectly reason.i like that you are written.
you are very courageous,and you have a lot of merit.at pleasure of to have some news of you and your beautifull children and your fkind familly.in my site myspace i have put some photos about me and my familly.your familly and you,you can to visit them. i have send my photos for all my friends in myspace with a lot of pleasure and friendship,and to share them with all my friends.big kiss at you, your familly also that all ypur marvel and beautifull children.
bye!your friend marie-line
 
Posted by marie-lineMARRA on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:12 AM
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The way God made me, not how a man told me
Tracy Dunn

 
your right girl!
 
Posted by The way God made me, not how a man told me on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:13 AM
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Lady luck
Jenny Dyer

 
I felt bad for her, she looked very uncomfortable when Perez started talking! I think she should have been prepared on that one, I don't know how you prepare for these pageants but if she wanted to win, she should have come up with a better way of saying what she did! I thought all the girls did very well, looked great, and I liked how you explained what Miss USA represents also that your for prop 8 (:!
 
Posted by Lady luck on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:14 AM
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Travis Barkers Biggest Fan
Familia Reyes

 
Well written and yes better written this way because its in your own words and nobody can put a spin on it...I agree with everything you said! GO SHANNA and I'm sorry so many people are at you about this, you simply did your job and people arent looking at it that way!
 
Posted by Travis Barkers Biggest Fan on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:14 AM
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NIKKI NO PANTS

 
I honestly expected nothing less of an answer from her. I can understand being put on the spot, being nervous and unsure, but Miss America needs to be poised and calm under pressure.
Like you said it really is a position of power, being a role model and an ambassador! If you cant stop your word vomit than your in no position to be stepping into such an important role!
 
Posted by NIKKI NO PANTS on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:15 AM
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mrs.bolza

 
well said!
 
Posted by mrs.bolza on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:15 AM
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*Boo*

 
hum my reply didnt post =0(
 
Posted by *Boo* on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:15 AM
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*Boo*

 
Kudos to you for not abandoning her. I am all for gay rights and I wish she would have answered differently however she did speak from her heart and in this case I think she elaborated more than she needed to. You are so correct stating that Miss USA needs to be compasionate to all people. We all do have hearts and the same color blood regardless of who we are with in our bedrooms.


Kisses!

-BOO-
 
Posted by *Boo* on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:15 AM
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Kare-Bear
Karen Juntti

 
WELL SAID: Sister Shanna!
 
Posted by Kare-Bear on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:15 AM
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<3 Tawny <3

 
I just have a question, what qualified Perez Hilton to be a Miss USA judge?
 
Posted by <3 Tawny <3 on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:16 AM
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Amanda
Amanda Zancanella

 
You are absolutley right! Well wrtitten!!!

lOvE...AmAnDa
 
Posted by Amanda on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 4:16 AM
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