Prompt: is Stephen fry over reacting to the situation in Russia?

My first initial thought was “why single out or discriminate against people that are different?” I was angry. I know that some people don’t understand gay rights, but the fact that discrimination is acceptable, is disgusting. I don’t think Stephen fry is over reacting because that is what I would too. The newly signed legislation outlaws “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations among minors”. What is non-traditional? Does it mean it is different or wrong? Tradition and religion don’t give anyone the right to hate on anyone or anything. Instead, they should be generous, understanding, and inclusive. Believing in god doesn’t give you a reason to hate, insult, or attack. No matter where you are in the world, discrimination is still wrong. By passing the legislation, Russia is now giving people full passes to verbally and physically attack gays and lesbians. How will gay athletes be perceived in Russia? Will they be in danger? While they are in Russia, does it mean they cannot talk about their sexuality? Can they not talk about being gay? Freedom of speech is a basic human right, and no country, politics, religion, or culture could change that.



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