Vladimir Putin Signs Draconian Russian Law Banning ‘Homosexual Propaganda’
by Will Kohler
President
Vladimir Putin has signed into law the draconian anti-gay bill banning
the promotion of "homosexual propaganda" among minors in Russia today.
Gay
propaganda with the use of mass media or Internet resources will see
harsher penalties of 50,000-100,000 rubles ($1,520-3,050) for
individuals, 100,000-200,000 rubles ($3,050-6,115) for officials and 1
million rubles or 90-day suspension for legal entities.
While
the law's proponents argue it is aimed at protecting children from
harmful influences, critics allege the move is part of a broader
crackdown on Russia's gay community.
Putin attempted to downplay accusations of antigay bigotry
by claiming sexual minorities are "full fledged members of our society
and are not being discriminated against in any way." despite the fact
that only yesterday over 60 participants in St Petersburg Russia gay pride parade were beaten and then arrested by Russian police.
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