A man attacks a gay rights activist during a gay pride parade in St. Petersburg on June 25, 2011. (Reuters)
Posted on 05/30/2023 6:40:08 AM PDT by JonPreston
The Russian Duma unanimously approved a law on Tuesday that prohibits the distribution of homosexual "propaganda" to minors. Holding gay pride events, speaking in defense of gay rights, or equating gay and heterosexual relationships can now result in fines of up to $31,000.
The argument that a young person can be "propagandized" into turning gay may seem outdated (not to mention an overestimation of the power of propaganda), but it's actually not out of place in modern Russia.
"Children maimed by pedophiles jump out of windows, they take their own lives. Pedophilia is an attempt on a child's life!" cried one St. Petersburg lawmaker when a similar ban in that city passed last year, seemingly confusing homosexuality and child molestation. Madonna was recently sued for speaking in favor of gay rights during a St. Petersburg concert. When a 23-year-old man in Volgograd revealed he was gay to some drinking companions last month, they beat him, shoved beer bottles in his anus, and crushed his head with a stone.
(Excerpt) Read more at theatlantic.com ...
A man attacks a gay rights activist during a gay pride parade in St. Petersburg on June 25, 2011. (Reuters)
The writer used “phobic”.
Ergo, the writer knoweth not definitions and is therefore deserving of the respect given to your local slime mold.
Why is the West so homophalic?
Now they say were "phobic" for stopping them for going after minors.
‘The Russian Duma unanimously approved a law on Tuesday that prohibits the distribution of homosexual “propaganda” to minors.’
It’s remarkable that this is controversial.
“Why Is Russia So Homophobic? (June 12, 2013)”
IDIOT RUSSIANS thought that letting gays run wild would endanger their kids, with things like hormones, getting body parts chopped off, etc.
But of dummies, those Russians!!!
Troubling and concerning
“It’s remarkable that this is controversial.”
The fact that it is controversial says something about the Russia-haters here.
“The Russian Duma unanimously approved a law on Tuesday that prohibits the distribution of homosexual “propaganda” to minors.”
Sounds like Russia still wants to protect their children from perverts.
This is the fight our political leaders are ignoring.
The Atlantic showed their true (against) nature even back then
I seriously doubt the Russians are afraid of homosexuals.
Thanks for mentioning how long this Obama/Biden-era, Russian hate has been going on.
Who is fighting globohomo in this country?
Don’t know but it’s ok with me. They give me the willies.
Russians know all too well about marxist destabilization and subversion
the LGBTQ “Rights movement” is pure (neo) Marxism, promoted by the West.
Remember, WE are the neo-marxists now.
100%
The people are.
Yeah, and so is DeSantis.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.