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Miss Utah not afraid to be herself

Juli | 9:10 p.m. Aug. 19, 2007

You know I believe that it takes a lot of guts to "Buck the System' and stand up for what you believe. Not all of us out here are able to do it in such a big way, but as a mother of an 11 year old that tries to be modest and tries to do what is right I say "You GO Girl!!!" I Just hope and pray that this story goes out and keeps on going so that others can see that we can all rise up and stand tall. Thank You! Katie Millar

diana | 5:18 a.m. Aug. 31, 2007

she seems like a lovely girl, but what is annoying is all the self-righteousness about it. stick to your standards that's great - but don't preach - modesty does not make you better. it does not make those who do not adhere to your standards less of a person inside. each to their own. stick to your standards but don't make a big deal about it.

Anonymous | 5:27 a.m. Aug. 31, 2007

Miss Utah good on you for being yourself.
But don't try and make out that others shouldn't be themselves. I am LDS too, and I cringe when members make a big deal about things and puts non LDS off.

jackie | 5:49 a.m. Aug. 31, 2007

are only supportive comments posted?
I notice that there is only one positive comment.

Carol Anglin | 10:53 p.m. Sept. 1, 2007

I was as proud of you Katie Millar as if you were my own daughter. How easy it is in today's world to cave in to the pressure around us. You not only stood tall and strong but you did it in a way that no one should have been put off by it. If they were, it was their problem and not yours. I truly wanted you to be in the 5 finalist so I could hear you play your violin. I'm from Ohio, lived in Fl. 25 years and now live in Utah. I used to be in the Alpine Ward. Maybe sometime I can stop by Highland and get to meet you and personally shake your hand and give you a "motherly hug" of congratulations!
God bless you in your future endeavors and I know you will be successful by always putting God first and foremost.
Sincerely,
Carol Anglin
P.S. I have 12 granddaughters and will pray that they turn out just like you and know who they are and what Heavenly Father expects of them.

John Hilton III | 11:11 a.m. Sept. 3, 2007

Way to go! I think it is incredibly cool that you did what you believed it. Thanks for setting an example for me and others.

joanna james | 2:45 a.m. Sept. 8, 2007

There is a fine line between sticking to your standards and losing sight of what's important, which is what is inside a person, not the clothing they wear. God loves all of us no matter what we wear. That's a lesson I teach my young daughters. Fashions come and go, but what's in a girl's heart is what is important.

josie | 4:57 p.m. Sept. 15, 2007

The notion that what one wears says something about their inner character is shallow.
I am a LDS mother and I would not want my children to judge others by what they wear.

Melissa | 11:26 a.m. Oct. 12, 2007

Thanks for being modest! You are a great example for every young woman out there. I know that it is hard to not "fit in" with everyone else, but you did a wonderful job of standing for truth and right! You will be eternally blessed.

Susan Bascom, GA | 7:21 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008

You are a doll. What fun it was to see you compete in Miss America. I could see the light in your eyes. You are an embassador of change. Keep stading tall. You will be blessed for doing what you believe. Love those pushups!!! You are amazing.

Brady | 12:50 a.m. Sept. 9, 2009

I have to say that the "polygamy" question was a label against her in the beginning and unfair and BS. They see morman, and she is labeled. Raceism is the same way we are all labeled. Its unfortunate. I think its great that she stuck up for what she believes!!! My two cents.

Seek to understand | 9:41 p.m. Jan. 26, 2011
Sandy, UT

The logic of some posters reveals their true lack of intellectual clarity.

Anonymous, josie and Joanna all have the same challenge in that they maintain there is no merit in modest dress because it is judgmental to consider clothing when evaluating a person and more important to be a good person than to dress modestly.

This is called a "false question". No one but them is equating value with dress, and they do it by accusing others of it (this is called projection).

The article was written about a christian blogger who asks the question "why does a Mormon dress modestly but not an evangelical?" This question is meant to explore the idea that both Mormonism and evangelical Christianity espouse modesty for girls and women, yet in this high-profile competition, only a Mormon contestant chose to dress modestly.

So for people who don't think modesty is important, this article isn't relevant and your comments, which basically accuse her of being judgmental for displaying integrity to her ideals, are ridiculous and also not relevant.

Most adults understand standards are desirable and people who uphold them are a benefit to our society.

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