Yes, Amanda, "...girls and women who are married, pregnant, once pregnant, divorced, living with their partners (male or female) or who have tattoos or piercings that aren't covered by their pageant gowns are not role models" — that is a correct statement.
LETTER: All people seek role models
Friday, August 6, 2010 | 4:14 p.m. CDT;
updated 7:40 p.m. CDT, Saturday, August 7, 2010
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