(January 3, 2015)
Dear
Editor,
I recently
sent a letter concerning the costume design controversy for the Miss
Bahamas entry and wish to make the following statement, after having read
an explanation from the Miss Bahamas Organization as posted on their facebook
page:
"Thank you
MBO and Michelle Malcolm for the verbal and visual explanation for the Miss
Universe costume changes. I agree strongly with the organization's
concerns regarding copyright infringement as I am a staunch supporter of
copyright protection! I have also written a similar note to Javotte Bethel.
Hopefully more much-needed transparency, along with better and timely
communication of the correct facts, can be instituted all around in our
community as it continues to be the cause of much
confusion.
Yours
sincerely,
Pam
Burnside
(January 2, 2015)
Dear
Editor,
Re: Miss
Universe Costume Controversy
It is with
outrage that I have just seen a post indicating that the winning entry for the
Miss Bahamas costume designed by Javotte Bethel for the upcoming Miss Universe
Pageant on January 25 has been discarded for a carnival inspired costume! As a
judge for this competition last year, I am disgusted that this foolishness is
allowed to take place! This is a travesty and I cry shame on the Miss Universe
Pageant Committee for allowing this to happen after holding the Miss Universe
Pageant in The Bahamas recently and boldly allowing all contestants to wear
Bahamian made Androsia and Bahama Hand Print outfits made by Bahamian
designers.
Why are we
allowing ourselves to be defined by others? Who are we? Where is our national
pride? Wake up, Bahamas!
Yours
sincerely,
Pam
Burnside
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