Olivia
Culpo became Miss USA 2012 Sunday night during the 61st annual pageant
after winning support for her comments about transgender pageant
contestants.
The
Miss USA pageant was held Sunday night at Planet Hollywood Resort and
Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Presided over by Donald Trump, the 51
contestant pageant was narrowed down slowly to just five by the time the
final question round came about.
One
of the most controversial questions asked was given to eventual winner
Olivia Culpo, of Rhode Island. Culpo was passed the "special" question
submitted by fans via Twitter: "Would it be fair if a transgender woman
won the Miss USA title?"
Culpo
gave a sympathetic answer to those who might feel opposed to
transgender contestants, but explained that as for herself she was open
to competing against a transgender contestant.
"I do think it would be fair ..." Culpo remarked.
She
admitted that some people "might be apprehensive" because traditionally
the competition was open only to those naturally born female. However,
she went on to explain, "There are so many people who have a need to
change for a happier life. I do accept that because I believe it's a
free country."
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