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In reply to the discussion: Fifty-two Olympians urge Russia to repeal 'gay propaganda' laws [View all]uppityperson
(116,022 posts)37. 4-2 to HIDE IT.
Juror #1 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: Not to mention "mob mentality".
Juror #2 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: It's not a dogpile when you express your opinions, and it doesn't make you a "heterophobe", either, to stand up against bigotry. Not accusing anyone of anything, just pointing out that the poster seems to think that homophobic behavior is on the same playing field as the gay community standing up for their rights.
Juror #3 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: I vote to make DU suck less
Juror #4 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: yep, I agree with the alerter. hide it.
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
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I will boycott every news organisation or website who report about the Russian Olympic.
Sand Wind
Jan 2014
#1
LMAO, you just made me do an internet search to see if anyone had said it before.
stevenleser
Jan 2014
#45
You've managed to say much more about yourself than about the nine people pointing out bigotry.
stevenleser
Jan 2014
#23
he can't continue, luckily. but here's an oldie but goodie from him in the meantime:
CreekDog
Jan 2014
#41
But but but I thought you libruls were supposed to be open minded and accepting, not all grrrr
uppityperson
Jan 2014
#32
Because calling someone out on bigotry is EXACTLY the same thing as being a bigot? Oh. My.
uppityperson
Jan 2014
#29