Miss Universe Org. Declares War Over Anti-Gay Ad

The Miss Universe Organization just told us they've fired off a cease and desist letter to the National Organization for Marriage -- after NOM used footage from the Miss USA 2009 pageant in an anti-gay marriage commercial.

The commercial -- which is currently still playing on NOM's website -- uses Carrie Prejean's pageant response to the gay marriage question as a selling point for the ad.

This doesn't mean the MUO is taking sides on the issue -- just saying NOM can't use the copyrighted material to promote their agenda.

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Tags: carrie prejean, CarriePrejean, gay marriage, GayMarriage, miss california, miss california controversy, miss usa 2009, MissCalifornia, MissCaliforniaControversy, MissUsa2009

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46. I'm really sick of being categorized. I'm a christian, but am not out there preaching any which way. So can people stop laying into ALL christians. We're not all hypocritical, we're not all "bible thumpers". So stop being judgemental ok? I just get really annoyed by it.

Posted at 8:46AM on May 6th 2009 by kinda annoyed

47. Actually, if the president did say such a thing, the dems(including the dems who are gay) would undoubtedly praise him for speaking his mind, seeing as they are loaded with blind faith and stupidity.

Posted at 4:11PM on May 5th 2009 by justhefactsmam

48. Perez Hilton sucks, but this gal is really hot.

Posted at 4:11PM on May 5th 2009 by DaveinTulsa

49. TO: Lets Hear it for North Carolina

I wonder what Miss North Carolina would have said if she had been asked the same question?

Posted at 4:14PM on May 5th 2009 by Barb

50. Well, Obama doesn't beleive in Gay "marriage."" I don't see any name calling.
I don't care what other term they want to call their relationships. It isn't marriage.
We all have the same rules to go by. I am sure incest couples and polygamists think these rules are unfair.
I'd like to have two husbands bringing in the bacon.
Homosexuality is abnormal( not a hate word.) There is no biological purpose for it and without a purpose it is an abnormality. That it occurs in nature with only means that abnormality occurs in many species. Doesn't make it normal.
Because a male dog may mount another male dog doesn't mean the two will adopt puppies to raise together

Posted at 10:23PM on May 5th 2009 by SusanR

51. She has her opinion and I respect that. However, i love those who said only TREE HUGGERS AND LIBERALS are the ones that "censor" free speech. I must assume these people will protect Neo-Nazis who were recorded on saying that Jews must die and think of a plan to raid a synagogue. But, if a Muslim joked about having a bomb or someone joked that their friend has a gun, they will raise hell until the Muslim and the friend are arrested and shippped off. TALKING ABOUT HYPOCRISY!

Posted at 4:14PM on May 5th 2009 by SO HONEST

52. What do you expect her to do? if she does agree, she doesnt agree! Thats why we love American becasue we have the right to choose. They asked her, she didnt try to start anything. Would it have been better if she lied? I think so. I would lie to if it meant all this would happen. She doesnt have to agree or accept it. Just like gays dont have to accept straight. Who cares! Most people dont have to go around talking about what or who they sleep with. It used to be a privtate and special encounter between two pwoplw. Smae sex or not. Who the hell cares if you are gay or not. If we had a "Straight Pride Day" you would have a fit an dbe offended. Be gay or whatever you want to be,but why all the meaness?

Posted at 4:15PM on May 5th 2009 by Tink44

53. I don't get it... I am out with my BF, with a kid, & TMZ blows me (pardon the pun) kisses...

Posted at 4:17PM on May 5th 2009 by Anderson Cooper

54. Good for her. She stood up for what she grew up with, for her moral values. She will be rewarded, in heaven, God will reward her forever.

Posted at 4:18PM on May 5th 2009 by loveisjesuschrist

55. WTH!? Don't get me started on CHRISTIANS! For God's sake, Ted Bundy was a CHRISTIAN. When someone tells me (HAS to tell me) they are a christian, I already KNOW to hide my wallet, and watch my back! If some idiot HAS to TELL me they are a christian, then they are the worst possible person. A true Christian does NOT have to tell ANYONE, they live it. WHICH BTW, means not judgeing others. Keeping your trap shut and leading by example, and being KIND.
WARNING: IF someone has to TELL you they are a Christian they are the worst type of person, beware of this person. And BTW, I'm straight, married, and actually HAVE a life, so there is no need for me to go around trashing others; you know why? I'm not sad and angry. I don't HAVE to tell people I'm a christian.
*move along people, nothing here to see.

Posted at 4:19PM on May 5th 2009 by Virginia

56. I disagree with her views on Gay Marriage, but taking a short excerpt of a news worthy event specifically to further public comment seems absolutely to be fair use.

Posted at 4:29PM on May 5th 2009 by Rich Gibson

57. We here at the Clinton News Network, detest gay bashing.... it's in my contract. I must say though, that hot babe from Calif makes me consider switching tracks!

Posted at 4:23PM on May 5th 2009 by Anderson Cooper

58. im sick of gays and of perez hilton no gay marriage.

Posted at 7:43PM on May 5th 2009 by good for her

59. Looks like the "traditonal " Miss California should have kept her trap shut or at least been more diplomatic toward how she felt about the gay marriage issue. An entertainment web site just posted some non traditional photos of her posing in probably some non traditonal ways. Hippocritic b i a t c h! Wonder what her all American family thinks of her now. Think she should be stripped of her state tilte. There are a lot better candidates for the job.

Posted at 4:24PM on May 5th 2009 by xx

60. The problem with people like Prejean is that their beliefs are stopping others from having the same equalities. Of course the soon to be Miss CA is to dumb to see that point. Why should certain religious groups opinions be more important than the rights of people who don't think like them?

Posted at 4:27PM on May 5th 2009 by Kate

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