Caught with the Ms. U fever, I was inspired to take on the five questions thrown at the five finalists albeit, I had a day to edit, probe and think about it. Going back to the pageant results, based on their answers here's how I would have ranked them from top to bottom: Ms. Australia, Ms. Jamaica, Ms. Mexico, Ms. Ukraine and Ms. Philippines. But it really doesn't matter, whoever's crowned is crowned... so kudos to Ms. Mexico!
And here goes, with mine marked "A:," and the contestant's answers in parentheses and italics...what's yours?
Q: What is one big mistake you've made and what did you do to make it right?
"Thank you so much sir for that wonderful question. Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Good evening Las Vegas! You know what sir in my 22 years of existence I can say that there is nothing major, major, I mean problem that I have done in my life because I am very confident with my family with the love that they are giving to me. So thank you so much that I am here" - Venus Raj, Miss Philippines, 4th Runner-Up
A: My biggest mistake is not caring enough. Not caring enough to take bigger actions in bringing about change in my country and even in my community. But by being here and having the influence I hold, I'll be an advocate of beauty amidst chaos, of love despite the raging hate and of hope that one day, my country will rise from where it has fallen.
Q: How do you feel about full body scanners at the airport?
"I think its a very important question on security. To avoid the type of catastrophe we've already seen and well aware of, so if that helps save the lives of people, then I'm for it!" - Anna Poslavska, Miss Ukraine, 3rd Runner-Up
A: Full body scanners only solve immediate security threats. Violation of privacy sooner or later, becomes a concern - images of our naked bodies, especially a child's will be seen, stored and opened for anyone's misuse and abuse. It really does not guarantee our security but potentially becomes a bigger threat and greater liability.
Q: Is death penalty acceptable and why?
"Good evening Las Vegas. Good evening judges. I believe that life is a gift, a gift given by one ultimate creator. And I believe that none of us humans has the right to take a life. And I believe as mere beings of this earth, has no right to control what only one person can control, and that is God. Thank you." - Yendi Phillipps, Miss Jamaica, 2nd Runner-Up
A: Death penalty is an unacceptable form of punishment because like us, they too, those who have been convicted of a crime, are in dire need of second chances. Second chances to make things right and second chances to better themselves.
Q: What role should the government play in regulating potentially offensive clothing?
"One of the greatest things we have is the freedom of choice. And tonight, we wore our swimsuits designed by Tala and she said that 'fashion is freedom.' And I don't think the government should have any say in what we wear and we can all make our personal choices" - Jesinta Campbell, Miss Australia, 1st Runner-Up
A: The government should slightly play a role in regulating potentially offensive clothing especially in areas and places where proper clothing is a necessity. Government regulations however, should lie within the bounds of our freedom of expression, and in respect of other people's values, culture and safety.
Q: What effect is unsupervised internet use having on today's youth?
"Well I believe that Internet is an indispensable tool in this present time and we must be very careful and watch over what our children watch and see, our teenagers watch and see. And we must be sure to teach them the value we learn as a family so that they may use the Internet properly." - Jimena Navarrete, Miss Mexico, Miss Universe 2010
A: Unsupervised internet use exposes our youth to harmful risks. They have become victims of emotional attacks, sexual abuse, and misleading information. The best thing we could do - government leaders, school teachers especilly parents, is to teach discretion and to increase our youth's awareness on the good and the bad, of internet use.
And here goes, with mine marked "A:," and the contestant's answers in parentheses and italics...what's yours?
Q: What is one big mistake you've made and what did you do to make it right?
"Thank you so much sir for that wonderful question. Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Good evening Las Vegas! You know what sir in my 22 years of existence I can say that there is nothing major, major, I mean problem that I have done in my life because I am very confident with my family with the love that they are giving to me. So thank you so much that I am here" - Venus Raj, Miss Philippines, 4th Runner-Up
A: My biggest mistake is not caring enough. Not caring enough to take bigger actions in bringing about change in my country and even in my community. But by being here and having the influence I hold, I'll be an advocate of beauty amidst chaos, of love despite the raging hate and of hope that one day, my country will rise from where it has fallen.
Q: How do you feel about full body scanners at the airport?
"I think its a very important question on security. To avoid the type of catastrophe we've already seen and well aware of, so if that helps save the lives of people, then I'm for it!" - Anna Poslavska, Miss Ukraine, 3rd Runner-Up
A: Full body scanners only solve immediate security threats. Violation of privacy sooner or later, becomes a concern - images of our naked bodies, especially a child's will be seen, stored and opened for anyone's misuse and abuse. It really does not guarantee our security but potentially becomes a bigger threat and greater liability.
Q: Is death penalty acceptable and why?
"Good evening Las Vegas. Good evening judges. I believe that life is a gift, a gift given by one ultimate creator. And I believe that none of us humans has the right to take a life. And I believe as mere beings of this earth, has no right to control what only one person can control, and that is God. Thank you." - Yendi Phillipps, Miss Jamaica, 2nd Runner-Up
A: Death penalty is an unacceptable form of punishment because like us, they too, those who have been convicted of a crime, are in dire need of second chances. Second chances to make things right and second chances to better themselves.
Q: What role should the government play in regulating potentially offensive clothing?
"One of the greatest things we have is the freedom of choice. And tonight, we wore our swimsuits designed by Tala and she said that 'fashion is freedom.' And I don't think the government should have any say in what we wear and we can all make our personal choices" - Jesinta Campbell, Miss Australia, 1st Runner-Up
A: The government should slightly play a role in regulating potentially offensive clothing especially in areas and places where proper clothing is a necessity. Government regulations however, should lie within the bounds of our freedom of expression, and in respect of other people's values, culture and safety.
Q: What effect is unsupervised internet use having on today's youth?
"Well I believe that Internet is an indispensable tool in this present time and we must be very careful and watch over what our children watch and see, our teenagers watch and see. And we must be sure to teach them the value we learn as a family so that they may use the Internet properly." - Jimena Navarrete, Miss Mexico, Miss Universe 2010
A: Unsupervised internet use exposes our youth to harmful risks. They have become victims of emotional attacks, sexual abuse, and misleading information. The best thing we could do - government leaders, school teachers especilly parents, is to teach discretion and to increase our youth's awareness on the good and the bad, of internet use.
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