Russia defends anti-gay law in letter to IOC

[dbackjon]

The Russian government has told the IOC it will not discriminate against homosexuals during the Sochi Olympics, while defending its law against gay ''propaganda.''

The IOC received a letter Thursday from Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak giving assurances the host country will comply with the Olympic Charter's provision against discrimination of any kind.

However, Kozak didn't back down on the issue of the new law, which penalizes anyone who distributes information aimed at persuading minors that ''nontraditional'' relationships are normal or attractive.


http://sports.yahoo.com/news/russia-defends-anti-gay-law-105254158--oly.html

[William769]

1. FUCK THEM!

[Dawson Leery]

2. Putin and his Iconists can drop dead!

[LuvNewcastle]

3. There is no justification for that evil law.

Kozak's assurances that Russia won't discriminate during the Olympics makes me even more disgusted. They're admitting it's discrimination, but it's supposed to be okay with the people at the Olympics as long as it doesn't directly affect them. I'd have a little bit of respect for the IOC if they admitted that moving the games would cost too much money and be too problematic, but they're accepting Russia's assurances and acting as if everything's okay now. I have no respect for the IOC and I no longer have any faith in the integrity of their games.