Russian Duma passes law banning 'gay propaganda'

[UrbScotty]

Source: BBC

Russia's lower house of parliament, the Duma, has passed a law imposing heavy fines for providing information about homosexuality to people under 18.

The measure was passed unanimously and will become law when approved by the upper house and President Vladimir Putin, a virtual formality.

Gay rights campaigners clashed with anti-gay activists outside the Duma.

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The law comes in the wake of the imprisoning of members of the punk band Pussy Riot for performing an anti-Putin protest in an Orthodox cathedral in February 2012.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22862210

[Spitfire of ATJ]

1. "for providing information about homosexuality to people under 18"

Oh sure,...like that'll put a stop to it.

[aquart]

2. Well, their long journey has just begun.

Now they can shut down the internet.

And let's be clear, many LGBT Russians will die before the moment of activating revulsion.

Before the children realize what's been done to them.

I wish them a speedy Stonewall.

[David__77]

3. Noteworthy that the vote was unanimous.

This is not merely a case of one party or just an overwhelming majority making this stand, but all parties, from "liberal" to communist to conservative. The forces favoring gay rights have a long road ahead to overcome what is truly strong public opposition.

[joshcryer]

4. Yeah, 436-0 votes. Meaning Nazi-skinhead-thugs got their way.

http://rbth.ru/news/2013/03/12/80_of_russians_oppose_same-sex_marriages_gay_pride_parades_-_poll_23756.html

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2013/03/12/poll-almost-a-quarter-of-russians-want-compulsory-treatment-for-gays-and-5-think-gay-people-should-be-liquidated/

89% said they had no homosexual friends or relatives
87% said they did not want gay pride parades to take place in Russian cities
85% opposed same-sex marriage
80% felt same-sex couples should not be granted adoption rights
61% would be profoundly upset if their children or grandchildren had fallen victim to homosexuality propaganda
27% thought gay people needed psychological treatment
23% felt that gay people should be left alone
22% thought there should be compulsory treatment for them
16% thought that gay people should be isolated from society
5% thought that homosexuals should be ‘liquidated’

When asked the question, “What is your personal feeling toward gay and lesbians?”
50% said they felt irritated and disgusted
18% said they felt a sense of alertness
4% said that homosexuals evoked a positive response

According to the survey fewer people are tolerant of homosexuality compared to a similar survey conducted eight years ago.

Putin's work here.

[Sand Wind]

5. First they came for the gay...nt

[alp227]

6. Sadly this kind of shit the Christian Taliban back home would support. n/t

[FrodosPet]

7. Got that right!

Thank goodness there are places like France that have universal support for LGBT rights.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/26/gay-marriage-protest-france_n_3339705.html

Thousands March Against French Gay Marriage Law

PARIS -- Tens of thousands of people protested against France's new gay marriage law in central Paris on Sunday, and police clashed with right-wing demonstrators.

The law came into force over a week ago, but organizers decided to go ahead with the long-planned demonstration to show their continued opposition as well as their frustration with President Francois Hollande, who had made legalizing gay marriage one of his keynote campaign pledges in last year's election.

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Police estimated around 150,000 people took part in the demonstration in Paris, but march organizers claimed on their Twitter account that more than a million people did.

A similar protest in March drew about 300,000.

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Stupidity is global.

[Behind the Aegis]

8. See also:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/113727667

[alp227]

9. I just remembered Senator "Don't Say Gay"

Stacey Campfield, a Tennessee State Senator who has introduced legislation to ban public schools from discussing homosexuality.

He has debated David Pakman: