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davidpdx

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3. It's just like in the civil rights movement

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Wed Dec 18, 2013, 12:53 AM

Dec 2013

You have to be willing to stand up against the bullies. Sending an openly gay delegation is essentially a slap in the face to Russia for their homophobic policies.

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Why Obama Is Sending Openly Gay Athletes To Russia�s Olympics [View all] CatWoman Dec 2013 OP

great move Beringia Dec 2013 #1

grat PR but makes no difference - russian culture is anti gay and getting more so. nt msongs Dec 2013 #2

It's just like in the civil rights movement davidpdx Dec 2013 #3