Fifty-two Olympians urge Russia to repeal 'gay propaganda' laws
Source: Guardian
On the eve of the Sochi Winter Games, more than 50 current and former Olympians have called on the Russian authorities to repeal recently introduced anti-gay laws and criticised the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and multinational sponsors for not doing more to force them to do so.
Fifty-two Olympians, with dozens of medals between them and including 12 competitors in Sochi, have launched a trenchant criticism of the lack of action to force Vladimir Putin's administration to scale back laws that forbid "gay propaganda" aimed at under-18s and have led to a wave of homophobic attacks.
The signatories to the so-called "principle six" campaign named after the clause in the Olympic charter that supposedly guarantees non-discrimination include the American snowboarding gold medallist Seth Wescott, the Sochi-bound Canadian biathlete Rosanna Crawford and the Australian four-man bobsled team.
Other famous former Olympians who are backing the call include the tennis players Martina Navratilova and Andy Roddick, the former Leeds United footballer Robbie Rogers, and the four-time gold-medal-winning diver Greg Louganis.
Read more: http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/jan/30/olympic-athletes-russia-repeal-anti-gay-laws
Minor logistic problem there : the law passed in July was a federal law which unified existing laws in the regions. Removing the federal law would have no effect on the regional laws. Example here of a regional case : Constitutional Court dismisses complaint against St. Petersburg gay propaganda law http://rapsinews.com/news/20131204/269981540.html
Sand Wind
(1,573 posts)dipsydoodle
(42,239 posts)The chances of them not being mentioned at all here on DU are pretty remote.
Alamuti Lotus
(3,093 posts)You will be the scum of the web for me.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024399335
and this lovely (hidden) posting from there:
So be prepared DU.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=4399358
Android3.14
(5,402 posts)Broad sweeping statements are the bane of the protester.
Perhaps a narrower reality-based approach would be more effective in the real world.
http://www.sochi2014.com/en/partners-about
Response to dipsydoodle (Original post)
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yorgatron
(2,289 posts)William769
(55,142 posts)This is the first place you lose the argument "I have friends and relatives that are gay" and it only gets worse from there. People are fighting for their lives, their children, their families. and your fucking worried about your precious games?
With friends like you who needs enemies?
I'm going to stop here because I have a sneaky suspicion you just might find enough people on a jury to support your *******.
Have a nice day.
awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)as "I know black people"
William769
(55,142 posts)awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)that one has been transparent for a while
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)So if when your in Rome they beat and kill gays should everybody else do the same?
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)stevenleser
(32,886 posts)On Thu Jan 30, 2014, 03:30 PM an alert was sent on the following post:
I think this is the wrong venue, and will not gain much sympathy
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1014&pid=713872
REASON FOR ALERT
This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.
ALERTER'S COMMENTS
old style homophobic spew - "some of my best friends are..."
JURY RESULTS
You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Thu Jan 30, 2014, 03:40 PM, and the Jury voted 4-2 to HIDE IT.
Juror #1 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: Proud to vote to hide this mountain of goat crap
Juror #2 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: Lots of anti-gay rhetoric and interesting use of quotation marks.
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: "When all you have is a hammer ... all you see are nails." This post is fine. Alerter needs thicker skin.
Juror #4 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Nothing hideworthy. Nothing offensive. Waste of an alert.
Juror #5 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #6 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Thank you very much for participating in our Jury system, and we hope you will be able to participate again in the future.
uppityperson
(115,677 posts)There is an alert thing on the pm, please alert as Admin has said they want to be notified of jurors like those.
stevenleser
(32,886 posts)uppityperson
(115,677 posts)stevenleser
(32,886 posts)hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)stevenleser
(32,886 posts)SidDithers
(44,228 posts)you have a fine way with words, Mr. Leser.
Sid
stevenleser
(32,886 posts)Only two hits in the whole internet via a google search and neither is a prominent person. I shall claim it as my own!
theHandpuppet
(19,964 posts)When jurors tell you to just lighten up?
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)stevenleser
(32,886 posts)William769
(55,142 posts)stevenleser
(32,886 posts)hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)MADem
(135,425 posts)You seem to have lost your way, I believe.
Behind the Aegis
(53,918 posts)William769
(55,142 posts)It's already been posted.
Behind the Aegis
(53,918 posts)Or in actuality...
William769
(55,142 posts)pinto
(106,886 posts)+1
SidDithers
(44,228 posts)S2E1 of The IT Crowd, since this thread could use a bit more levity
http://vimeo.com/38287250
Sid
CreekDog
(46,192 posts)Sissyk
(12,665 posts)I don't even know where to begin so I'll just go to the end.
"I have NO objections to most people's beliefs, habits, race, color,etc."
Where do gay people fit in your four categories listed there? It's not beliefs, race or color. So are you saying being gay is a "habit".
This post is beyond any I've seen and you should be tombstoned, IMO.
CreekDog
(46,192 posts)Response to dipsydoodle (Original post)
Post removed
Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)and in my opinion only one admin should take the time to ban that poster. Your post is vacuous.
stevenleser
(32,886 posts)hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)stevenleser
(32,886 posts)By all means, please continue.
Please continue to object to people calling out bigotry
CreekDog
(46,192 posts)Alamuti Lotus (3,084 posts)
5. Does "a hardy gut-laugh" count as retaliation?
The ridiculous behavior of American presidents is usually a subject of high comedy for the world to witness, but this latest clumsy bombast of arrogance must have the Kremlin boyars in stitches.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1014&pid=561777
William769
(55,142 posts)CreekDog
(46,192 posts)About Alamuti Lotus
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William769
(55,142 posts)DURHAM D
(32,603 posts)The vote was 4 - 2 to Leave. I, of course, voted with the majority but a few in this thread would probably think I should recuse myself given that I am a card carrying member of the LGBT community.
Here is the Alert message -
Note the "I"
Yeah, it's apparent who alerted on that. And, 2 voted to hide?? They need to explain themselves.
CreekDog
(46,192 posts)didn't think that term was worthy of hiding.
dbackjon
(6,578 posts)Thanks for comparing us all to BIGOTS.
Kali
(55,002 posts)sometimes it is the bullies who get out-numbered
sometimes when a group stands up to bigotry, bigots claim to be victims
sort of like how some straight people feel victimized by the gay agenda
know what I mean?
uppityperson
(115,677 posts)Good post, thanks.
William769
(55,142 posts)Behind the Aegis
(53,918 posts)Where poor ole' Phil was set upon by the evil gayz for simply being an American using his first right amendments!
uppityperson
(115,677 posts)Aerows
(39,961 posts)I served on that jury and voted a hide, because the entire premise of the post was offensive.
uppityperson
(115,677 posts)Juror #1 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: Not to mention "mob mentality".
Juror #2 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: It's not a dogpile when you express your opinions, and it doesn't make you a "heterophobe", either, to stand up against bigotry. Not accusing anyone of anything, just pointing out that the poster seems to think that homophobic behavior is on the same playing field as the gay community standing up for their rights.
Juror #3 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: I vote to make DU suck less
Juror #4 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: yep, I agree with the alerter. hide it.
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Aerows
(39,961 posts)#2.
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)Please tell me your joking?
Please?