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Posted on 08/01/2013 4:49:21 PM PDT by Olog-hai
In Russia it is now illegal to even speak about homosexuality around minors, much less openly display gay pride. Technically the ban is against “propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations” around minors, but the implication for openly gay individuals is clear. Public displays of affection by gays, including holding hands or displaying symbols like a rainbow flag, are now banned. Violators face steep fines and jail time; foreigners face similar penalties plus deportation.
So what will happen to openly gay athletes and fans, as well as any vocal supporters or protestors, when Russia hosts the Winter Olympics next year in Sochi?
This week, comments by a lawmaker from St. Petersburg set off a firestorm online when he said that fans and athletes would not be immune from prosecution during the games. Vitaly Milonov, who sponsored legislation in St. Petersburg last year that became the basis for a national law signed by President Vladimir Putin in June, was quoted telling the Interfax news agency that the law will remain in place during the Olympics and will be applied to foreigners. …
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Oh, trust me . . . the die is cast.
The winter Olympics are not real Olympics either. Plus Olympics are gay with mostly gay sports. The historical Olympics were even gayer because they all wrestled naked and buggered little boys.
yes “it” is their devient lifestyle and acts
True, but just being an observer, I see that there is a difference between Church and State, but at this stage and point on our timeline, I don't see the Soviets any more.
I see Russians and whatever you call them, there seems to be an evolving difference between the old and the now in an unexpectedly good way.
But I also don't see the America I grew up in, either. Not even close any more.
At this rate of change, by this time next year I would not be surprised if obama builds Iran's nukes for them.
Regarding the link and quote, I went looking for some answers to explain a feeling I've been having and am sharing what I found.
Feels like there are big changes coming, but we'll just have to wait and see...
At least some people treat the Sodomites in a proper fashion.
Wrestling’s still on, but no touching your opponent below the waist. Beavis? Butthead?
How about hetero-wrestling?
Ah.. very good reason to not have any homosexuals on our Olympic teams. We would not want to offend anyone with our hedonist imperialism. People do not like homos anywhere else on the Earth.
We should be polite.
:)
How will anyone know unless they’re caught in the act? There’s your answer!
Are you kidding? There goes our men's figure skating team.
There goes out joke!
WARNING !!!!!!!!!!
DO NOT CLICK ON THE ABC LINK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THREE times I did, and three times the link froze my computer and seemed to start a large download to the web. All three times I could only stop it by powering off my computer.
WARNING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Help me out, I’m struggling to understand what you are saying. We should be in your face to another nation’s laws?
What am I missing here?! Thanks
Bravo for multiculturalism! Their culture says NO to open homosexuality-it should be respected. What happens to the testosterone filled “female” athletes ? Russia is known for some questionable female competitors.
Thanks Olog-hai.
Russian Envoy Urges Archaeology Dig in California
http://www.pasthorizonspr.com/index.php/archives/07/2013/russian-envoy-urges-archaeology-dig-in-california
The Rooskies don’t want them flaunting it in public. The Rooskies could not care less what they do in private.
Pass the popcorn.
“Are you kidding? There goes our men’s figure skating team. “
Oh like they took home the gold anyway. Not like the women’s anyway.
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