Femen's topless activists enter Russian embassy in Stockholm to protest anti-gay bill

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STOCKHOLM - Two topless activists climbed over a fence into the Russian embassy in Stockholm on Thursday to protest against the country's anti-gay bill and stigmatization of homosexuals.

Police were called to the embassy in the morning to remove the activists, who are now suspected of trespassing. They were released after confessing to trespassing.

The two women, linked to the Ukrainian feminist group Femen, waved a rainbow flag at the embassy's grounds and carried a sign saying "homosexual propaganda on Russian ground."

They were supported by two other activists outside the embassy, who shouted "Gay Rights are Human Rights."

One of the activists, Jenny Wenhammar, said the group was protesting against a recently enacted Russian law which imposes hefty fines for holding gay pride rallies or providing information about the gay community to minors.

http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Topless+activists+enter+Russian+embassy+Stockholm+protest/8736279/story.html

[Fumesucker]

1. I for one welcome our new topless activist Femen overlords

No, not like that you perverts, get your minds out of the gutter.

Geaux Femen.

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2. I support them enough to hold open a door for them

[awoke_in_2003]

4. Well, Playtex lifts and supports. nt

[RGinNJ]

3. I think these women rock.

Such a simple way to get the international news to talk about people's rights.

[snooper2]

5. was Snowy there?

We haven't seen this much of Russia since McCain/Palin

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6. I am guessing he is heading there

He can see it from his porch LOL

[nomorenomore08]

7. Good for them. Shows that their politics are consistent too.

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9. Wait, there are politics involved? I just thought of the boobs

Us dumb men can't read past that word

[Zorra]

10. lol. We have discovered that breasts have a new function ~ bringing attention to (NSFW: nudity)

the need for revolution.

If you want to send a message, say it with breasts.

[Zorra]

8. "Gay Rights are Human Rights." Go Femen! nt

[riderinthestorm]

11. K&R! This should be a good DU thread: Femen=bad. Gay rights=good

Think I'll just watch...

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13. I'll keep you abreast of any nude developments

[riderinthestorm]

14. Oh I always have my eyes on Femen. No matter how many DUers slam their techniques

They certainly know how to get their message out....

[TeeYiYi]

12. I admire Femen's courage and tenacity...

...and support them one hundred percent.

TYY

[Hydra]

15. Message bomb for Dictator Putin! n/t