1. Russia: Organized Vigilante Groups Target and Attack LGBT People

2. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law against the “propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations to minors.” This law severely handicaps the rights of LGBT people and is sparking many attacks against them. The law makes it illegal to provide information about homosexuality to children. With the upcoming Olympic games in Sochi, many people are worried that this environment is too harsh and unwelcoming for visitors and athletes that will be caught in the stigma.

3. Since the passing of the law, the rate of homophobic acts and attacks has greatly increased. Many groups have been reported of harassing, beating, and even abducting LGBT people. When these attacks happen Russian police turn a blind eye or even join in bashing on protestors with the excuse that they bring it upon themselves for being gay. The Russian government even further supports their discriminatory laws by calling their measures “traditional.”

4. Discrimination Responsibility Absurdity in Law Enforcement Public Safety

5. In 2013 Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin signed a law against the “propaganda of homosexuality” which has later caused escalated attacks against the LGBT community. Not only is this law handicapping the rights of homosexual people, but it is posing great threats to public safety throughout Russia. The 2014 Winter Olympics are being held in Sochi Russia which also causes another problem with visitors that support the LGBT community. Write a well developed essay in which you support, refute, or qualify the option to remove the law for public safety.

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