Thread: RT coverage on gay rights in Russia

Replying is not the same thing as debating. I did not answer any of Bob's "questions" because they are not really questions. They are like digs made at me and if I reply or stand up for what I believe, then I will become a convenient target for everyone who hates gay people. I don't like having conversations when they turn into shouting matches, when people start insulting each other and calling each other names. I do not like getting into arguments where we try to make each other look like idiots, and Bob's comment was intended to trigger me. I am not going to be triggered, or led into a trap where I can become convenient fodder for everyone's anti-gay rage. I just don't have the time for it, and anyway, I am not "The Homophobe Whisperer."

Originally Posted by Deborski

Replying is not the same thing as debating. I did not answer any of Bob's "questions" because they are not really questions. They are like digs made at me and if I reply or stand up for what I believe, then I will become a convenient target for everyone who hates gay people. I don't like having conversations when they turn into shouting matches, when people start insulting each other and calling each other names. I do not like getting into arguments where we try to make each other look like idiots, and Bob's comment was intended to trigger me. I am not going to be triggered, or led into a trap where I can become convenient fodder for everyone's anti-gay rage. I just don't have the time for it, and anyway, I am not "The Homophobe Whisperer."

Okay, fair enough. But, his last post, he seems to be just asking questions. I am not sure where the 'dig at you' is.

The way I perceive it, the 'Russian perspective' (I am just using this for simplicity - I don't mean to portray or imply everyone has this perspective) is that the expression should be kept to oneself or at least not directed at minors. The Western approach is to support these special interest groups and promote 'rights' in some sort of categorization and compartmentalization so in a way, I am agreeing with one of Paul's comments. The Government encourages this and funds this trend. Of course, like all political issues, there are those within the Government that are against it or at least pretend that they are.

However, I am not sure why no one responds to my point. I am wondering why many Russians seem to accept the law regarding one type of propaganda and whether that is the best approach. Why so eager to support 'laws' like this or any kind that is directed towards expression? When will it stop or which one will be next? I might agree with their sentiments even but I don't know if Government should be providing the solution. And as I mentioned previously, the type of TV programming seems to contradict this so-called attempt at avoiding the 'spread of propaganda.' That doesn't occur to anyone (in Russia)? I guess if no one will respond to that, I'll exit the discussion, too.