By Chris Hoenig
Reading the first paragraph of the newest statement from the Miss Universe Organization, you might think that the pageant has heard and feels the outrage over Russia’s new anti-gay laws.
“The Miss Universe Organization believes in equality for all individuals and is deeply concerned by the laws recently enacted in Russia and currently in place in several other countries. Both the law as well as the violence experienced by the LGBT community in Russia are diametrically opposed to the core values of our company. Our organization has always embodied a spirit of inclusion and is a celebration of people from all countries and walks of life,” the statement begins.
