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One of Russia's Leading Anti-Gay Voices Changes his Mind (Gazeta Wyborcza, Poland)

 

"As was to be expected, last week's U.S. Supreme Court decision on gay marriage enraged those who fear that along with a right to same-sex marriage would come an end to the White man's civilization - if not the world as such. … So the surprise was all the greater when Dmitry Kiselyov, one of the most zealous Russian propagandists, concluded that, 'the LGBT community is a fact, and we should figure out ways to make life easier for adults who want to take upon themselves - even formally on official documents - the duty of caring for another person.' … 'Love, in the end, makes miracles. Who can be against that?' Kiselov said. This from a man who only three years ago said, 'Gays should be forbidden from donating blood or organs after car accidents, and their hearts should be burnt or buried in dirt.'"

 

Polish Press Agency

 

Translated By Halszka Czarnocka

 

July 11, 2015

 

Poland - Gazeta Wyborcza - Original Article (Polish)

Dmitry Kiselyov, the most zealous of Russian propagandists, said on television not long ago that homosexuals should be forbidden to donate blood and that [after car accidents rather than having theit organs donated to science] their hearts should be 'burned or buried in the dirt.' After the U.S. Supreme Court ruling recognizing same-sex marriage, Kiselyov suddenly changed mind.

 

As was to be expected, last week's U.S. Supreme Court decision on gay marriage enraged those who fear that along with a right to same-sex marriage would come an end to the White man's civilization - if not the world as such. Now that such predictions have not materialized and thunderbolts have not suddenly appeared in the sky, they have begun hurling thunderbolts themselves. The fighting has swept the Internet as well as media and politics. In the United States, Texas Pastor Rick Scarborough announced he would set himself on fire if gays were permitted to marry (he has yet to fulfill his threat/promise). After the ruling in the conservative states of the South and Midwest, appeals to amend the Constitution immediately began to appear. Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz called for a constitutional amendment prohibiting same-sex marriage.

 

In Poland on the other hand, [Catholic magazine] Fronda condemned the "infamous ruling of the U.S. court" and, perhaps out of frustration over the flood of rainbow-inspired images on Facebook, began tracking/stalking celebrities who support gay unions.

 

'LOVE MAKES MIRACLES'

 

Equally predictable was the reaction in Russia, where in 2013 State Duma [parliament] adopted a bill to "Prohibit gay propaganda." Seventy four percent of the population opposes gay unions and 35 percent consider such a sexual orientation to be a disease or a result of psychological trauma.

 

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For Putin's Russia, Conchita Wurst is a Tool Like No Other (Le Figaro, France)

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And as expected, the [Russian] Orthodox Church, hewing close to the feelings of ordinary Russians, did not disappoint. In an interview Russia's Interfax News Agency, Vsevolod Chaplin, head of the Synodal Department for the Cooperation of Church and Society, called the American verdict "Godless and sinful."

 

Similar reactions were expected in Russian media, which recently has begun depicting Russia as the bedrock of "traditional values" and the West as a nest of moral decay promoting a variety of deviant behavior.

 

So the surprise was all the greater when Dmitry Kiselyov, who anchors a Sunday evening current affairs program on state TV channel Rossiya and is one of the most zealous Russian propagandists concluded that, "the LGBT community is a fact, and we should figure out ways to make life easier for adults who want to take upon themselves - even formally on official documents - the duty of caring for another person."

 

"Love, in the end, makes miracles. Who can be against that?" Kiselov said.

 

His words are all the more surprising since as recently as 2012 [see video below] he said that, "gays should be forbidden from donating blood or organs after car accidents, and their hearts should be burnt or buried in dirt."

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And Kiselov isn't the only figure in Russian public life who has expressed opinions contrary to the official government line. On Wednesday, Konstantin Dobrynin, Vice-chairman of the Federation Council Constitutional Legislation Committee wrote on the Echo of Moscow Web site that "Russia should not turn away from reality of and conflict over homosexuals, but find a legal way to strike a balance between the conservative part of society and the rest of it."

 

Gays in Russia beaten, kidnapped, humiliated

 

Based on detailed descriptions submitted by LGBT representatives in 16 Russian cities, last year's report from Human Rights Watch states that gays in Russia are beaten, abducted, humiliated and insulted in attacks that varied widely in nature. Some took place as part of organized actions by anti-gay activists, and others which were the spontaneous reactions of passers-by, passengers on public transportation or of nightclub revelers. The authors of the report, cited by the Polish Press Agency, point out that attacks on people of non-traditional sexual orientation are becoming more frequent in Russia, and that in many cases police and the justice system do not respond to the harassment and assaults against gays, since taking such action would be inconsistent with the views of most Russians.

 

 

SEE ALSO ON THIS:
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Vavel, Brazil: Same-Sex Progress in U.S., but Sports Stadium Homophobia Persists
Der Spiegel: Gay Marriage: U.S. Sets Benchmark for Hypocrite Germans
Pulse, Ghana: Mocking Same Sex Marriage, Mugabe 'Proposes' to Obama
Modern Ghana, Ghana: Uganda Re-Introduces Draconian Gay Law as Answer to Obama
News, Switzerland: ‘Hate and Fear’ Dominate Opponents of Gay Marriage
Carta Capital, Brazil: Brazil Politicians Pale Compared to ‘Courageous’ Obama
El Universo, Ecuador: Gay Marriage in Ecuador? Let Us Hope Not!
leJDD, France: Gay Marriage: Obama Puts His Finger to Political Wind
Causeur, France: Gays in the Military? … The Greeks Had it Right
Franve TV, France: Is France Behind America on Same-Sex Marriage?
NU, The Netherlands: Marriage in America: ‘Man, Woman and God’
Guardian, U.K.: How Obama's Gay Marriage Move Changes Presidential Race
CenarioMT, Brazil: Gay Marriage: 70 Years from Disease to Presidential Blessing
The Zimbabwe Mail, Zimbabwe: Obama's Gay Stance ‘Worst Form of Satanism’
La Informacion, U.S.: In Latin America, Only Argentine Leader Stands with Obama
Liberation, France: Mr. Obama and Gay Marriage: ‘Courage’
Mail & Guardian, South Africa: South Africa: Pride, Vigilance, on Gay Rights
Globa & Mail, Canada: From Obama, a Bid to Broaden Stream of American Life
Toronto Star, Canada: Obama Tilts Scales Toward Compassion and Equity
Macleans, Canada: Obama Passes the Leadership Test
Irish Times, Ireland Mr. Obama's 'Brave and Welcome' Move
Irish Examiner, Ireland: Let's Be Honest About How We Live Our Lives
Independent, U.K.: 'Full Marks' to President Barack Obama
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Guardian, U.K. Obama's Historic Affirmation of Gay Marriage
Economist, U.K.: Good for Obama; But Bad for Gay Marriage
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The Independent, South Africa: Obama's Six Deadly Sins
Sud Quotidien, Senegal: Obama in Senegal: A 'Triumph of Gestures'
Business Day, South Africa: America Remains a Good Friend to Have
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Modern Ghana, Ghana: 'Snub' from Obama Reflects 'Death of Nigerian Diplomacy'

The Ghanaian Chronicle, Ghana: Ghana Should 'Cash In' on Obama's Visit

Handelsblatt, Germany: Kenyans Appreciate Barack Obama's 'Slap in the Face'
Ghanaian Web, Ghana: Mr. Obama: It's Time for America to Give Back to Africa
La Stampa, Italy: 'Historic Handshake' for Ghaddafi and 'Obama the African'
My Joy, Ghana: In Ghana, Obama 'Will Cry' for Africa
The Ghanaian Chronicle, Ghana: Ghana Should 'Cash In' on Obama's Visit
The Ghanaian Times: 'Why Obama Snubbed Nigeria'
The Daily Sun, Nigeria: The 'Stoning' of President Barack Hussein Obama
This Day, Nigeria: Obama's Choice to Visit Ghana and Not Nigeria Should Be a Lesson to Us

Boobab, Nigeria: If Obama Comes to Nigeria, 'I Will Stone Him'  

 

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[Posted By Worldmeets.US, July 11, 2015, 7:19pm]

 

 

 

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