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11. Speaking of Elton John

Wed Sep 25, 2013, 11:30 AM

Sep 2013

Russian parents hold 'anti-gay' protest against Elton John gig

The group from the central Ural region have written an open letter to President Vladamir Putin, claiming that the openly-gay Sir Elton will violate Russia's ban on 'homosexual propaganda', reports The Guardian.

"The singer intends to come out in support of local sodomites and break the current Russian law, directed at protecting children," reads the letter printed in local media - referring to the country's conservative stance on homosexuality. The law has naturally led to much criticism of the country, with many calling for a boycott on Russia hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Speaking to The Guardian earlier this month, Sir Elton opened up about playing live in the country and his experiences in Russia, commenting: "As a gay man, I can't leave those people on their own without going over there and supporting them. I don't know what's going to happen, but I've got to go."

http://www.gigwise.com/news/84449/russian-parents-hold-anti-gay-protest-against-elton-john-gig

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Russian Pol Says Gays Rape Children, Fake Hate Crimes [View all] William769 Sep 2013 OP

Milonov seems to be pondering faking a hate crime himself in this photo... onehandle Sep 2013 #1

... William769 Sep 2013 #3

Think these two are related? Rex Sep 2013 #28

You know... bunnies Sep 2013 #2

Agreed. William769 Sep 2013 #4

Oh no, he's letting the cat out of the bag! LuvNewcastle Sep 2013 #5

Well it's a known fact that Elton John is the head of the Gay Mafia. William769 Sep 2013 #7

The Gay Mafia. That's fucking hilarious. LuvNewcastle Sep 2013 #9

LOL! William769 Sep 2013 #10

Speaking of Elton John William769 Sep 2013 #11

Awww hell, Elton John is about as far from radical as it gets. LuvNewcastle Sep 2013 #14

I Hope this would be his opening number. William769 Sep 2013 #17

Or Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #26

"The singer intends to come out in support of local sodomites " geek tragedy Sep 2013 #19

I believe it was meant in a pejorative way. William769 Sep 2013 #20

But, that law is meant to protect children geek tragedy Sep 2013 #21

Propaganda is propaganda. William769 Sep 2013 #22

Of course, they define propaganda as "being who you were born as" nt geek tragedy Sep 2013 #23

Reagan would be proud. He got the ball rolling GeorgeGist Sep 2013 #6

Any Russian experts around? treestar Sep 2013 #8

It is fundyism..The Orthodox Church never left, and Russian society msanthrope Sep 2013 #12

Thanks treestar Sep 2013 #25

It wasn't religion by any means... it was simple demographics. LanternWaste Sep 2013 #30

I think the Russians are trying to fill the Machismo void left by Latin American countries starting stevenleser Sep 2013 #13

I personally think that things are so bad in Russia & they need a scapegoat. William769 Sep 2013 #15

The worst part is that doesn't sound much different than even 2 years ago in America Hydra Sep 2013 #16

Sorry I have to disagree with that that statement. William769 Sep 2013 #18

Donnie McClurkin said gay people try to kill children, said it on 700 Club then he was picked Bluenorthwest Sep 2013 #27

There were no laws on the books two years ago in the United States William769 Sep 2013 #31

Lemme guess -- Nuclear Unicorn Sep 2013 #24

That is vile and disgusting. morningfog Sep 2013 #29