Since so many of the athletes are gay, this will be a major situation if they try:
‘Gay propaganda’ law co-sponsor says he is unconcerned about a US visa ban, saying: ‘I’ve spoken to US politicians, and they support my stance’
A Russian lawmaker has said the ‘gay propaganda’ law will remain enforced during the Sochi Winter Olympic Games in 2014. Vitaly Milonov, co-sponsor of the ‘non-traditional relationships’ bill, said the government cannot decide when to selectively enforce the law.
It comes as the International Olympic Committee said the Russian government had ‘assured’ them all athletes and spectators will be safe from arrest.
Speaking to Interfax and as translated by GSN, Milonov said: ‘I have not heard any comments from the government of the Russian Federation but I know it is acting in accordance with Russian law.
‘If a law has been approved by the federal legislature and signed by the president, then the government has no right to suspend it. It doesn’t have the authority.’
Are we sure Milonov is not an Evangelical Christian conservative? Because he sure sounds like one.