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MOSCOW - Kissing his boyfriend during a protest in front of Russia's parliament earned Pavel Samburov 30 hours of detention and the equivalent of a $16 fine on a charge of "hooliganism." But if a bill that comes up for a first vote later this month becomes law, such a public kiss could be defined as illegal "homosexual propaganda" and bring a fine of up to $16,000.
Levada polls conducted last year show that almost two thirds of Russians find homosexuality "morally unacceptable and worth condemning." About half are against gay rallies and same-sex marriage; almost a third think homosexuality is the result of "a sickness or a psychological trauma," the Levada surveys show.
After military cops turned batons and a Taser gun on him at a Moscow gay pride rally, Alexander Kargaltsev decided to get out of Russia.
“They left us lying in blood in the street,” he said
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The U.S. granted 21,113 immigrants asylum in 2010; 548 were from Russia.
While the feds don’t reveal the reason for asylum, advocacy group Immigration Equality said that in the last two years, it won more gay and lesbian asylum cases for Russians — 18, including Kargaltsev — than from any other country besides Jamaica.
Originally posted by BlowinSmoke
Why do gay people need rights?
Keep your sexual affairs where they belong: in the bedroom.
Gay people want to be treated differently, and given special rights.
I've TRIED to "accept" it....but HONESTLY, it looks sooooooo UN-NATURAL; against nature.
Men and women were designed to reproduce, and sorry to say, but men and men can't reproduce; neither can women with women. So, how "natural" can it be?
Originally posted by BlowinSmoke
Why do gay people need rights? Keep your sexual affairs where they belong: in the bedroom. Who cares that you're "gay". It HARDLY makes you "special". Gay people want to be treated differently, and given special rights. I've TRIED to "accept" it....but HONESTLY, it looks sooooooo UN-NATURAL; against nature. Men and women were designed to reproduce, and sorry to say, but men and men can't reproduce; neither can women with women. So, how "natural" can it be?
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
reply to post by BlowinSmoke
Originally posted by BlowinSmoke
Why do gay people need rights?
Um... because they're PEOPLE, maybe?
Keep your sexual affairs where they belong: in the bedroom.
When straight people are prohibited from showing affection in public, then I will support gay people being prohibited, as well.
Gay people want to be treated differently, and given special rights.
Let's see... they want to get legally married - just like straight people.
They want to have families - just like straight people.
They want to serve their country - just like straight people.
They want to show affection - just like straight people.
How is it they want to be treated differently?
I've TRIED to "accept" it....but HONESTLY, it looks sooooooo UN-NATURAL; against nature.
Good news! You don't have to accept it. Keep judging, looking down on and criticizing gay people. It's your freedom and your right!
Men and women were designed to reproduce, and sorry to say, but men and men can't reproduce; neither can women with women. So, how "natural" can it be?
I can't reproduce with the person I'm with (opposite sex)... Are you saying I'm "unnatural"?
“A man is responsible for his ignorance.” ― Milan Kundera, Laughable Loves
Originally posted by Juggernog
Good for them.. At least theres one civilized country left with a sense of morals and decency.
Originally posted by BlowinSmoke
So.....if they need these rights because they're "people"...why do they need to push their GAY crap in our faces and MAKE US accept their sexual lifestyles.
They already have those "rights" just like the rest of us...so...why do they need GAY rights???
And you're right....i DON'T have to accept it! So then, STOP ASKING FOR SPECIAL PRIVILEGES!
You're a waste product!
And to think, people actually starred your GARBAGE!
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
reply to post by BlowinSmoke
Originally posted by BlowinSmoke
So.....if they need these rights because they're "people"...why do they need to push their GAY crap in our faces and MAKE US accept their sexual lifestyles.
Did you read my post? You don't have to accept it. No one is making you accept it. How could that even be done? I'm not sure what you mean by "gay crap". Sorry, you'll have to be more specific.
They already have those "rights" just like the rest of us...so...why do they need GAY rights???
No they don't. They don't want "gay rights". WTF is a "gay right"? They want the same rights are all other people.
And you're right....i DON'T have to accept it! So then, STOP ASKING FOR SPECIAL PRIVILEGES!
Like what? What "special privileges are they asking for. C'mon - let's have a discussion about it.
You're a waste product!
Thanks for your opinion. LOL
And to think, people actually starred your GARBAGE!
Isn't freedom wonderful?
Originally posted by Juggernog
reply to post by BlowinSmoke
You see, these hypocrites talk about rights but as soon as you excercise your right to an opinion that disagrees with theirs, they resort to name calling
Originally posted by BlowinSmoke
Therefore, "gay rights" are not needed.
Stop forcing your beliefs on people.
PLAIN AND SIMPLE! You want to be gay....be gay in the confines of your own home. And, do me a favor, stop thinking EVERYONE should be gay...and if they're not...something is wrong with them. No....something is wrong with you. MENTALLY!
In the beginning God created them MALE AND FEMALE; so they could RE-PRO-DUCE. Now, if man and man could do that.....i'd be all for it.
Originally posted by jhn7537
reply to post by BlowinSmoke
Why do they have to it in the confines of their own house, why not out in the public? Why are you allowed to and they're not? How is that SPECIAL TREATMENT??? Jesus Christ man, do you even read the hate you're writing...
PS- I didn't know KKK meetings now allowed you to play on ATS at the same time...