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In reply to the discussion: While You’re Bashing Russia for its Homophobic Laws, Remember… [View all]riqster
(13,986 posts)I am not.
Your attitude is that yes, people get abused, their constitutional rights violated, reputations sullied, bogus criminal records created, and that is no biggie, because eventually everything will be made all sparkly shiny clean again. So, we don't, according to you, have a problem.
I am fully aware of the relevant Constitutional ruling. But, unlike you, I see the damage and human pain caused by local officials who do not comply with Lawrence. Unlike you, I see the years of consequences unfairly imposed upon innocent people unjustly accused of "criminal" behavior. Unlike you, I do not think an eventual court settlement and apology magically wipes the slate clean.
You can hide behind theoretical constructs. People who get busted for being gay lack the luxury that you possess.
Putin sucks. He sucks worse than we do. That does not make us good-it just makes us not as bad as he is.
Feel free to luxuriate in your sparkly world of rainbow ponies. Meanwhile, the gay Americans who are still persecuted at the local level in spite of Lawrence will deal with reality.