Relax Throbert! I am not comparing Russia to Nazi Germany... yet... although I must say that the other day I was pounced on by a group of angry Russian homophobes and one of them said it is a комплимент to be called a Nazi. I reminded him that 11 million Red Army Soldiers died fighting Hitler. There is definitely a strong neo-Nazi presence in Russia right now, and I do not think it's going "too far" to express concerns that the persecution of gays may not be an end unto itself. It begins with gays, and who is next? Jews? Atheists? I think we are beholden to make historic parallels where we see them. The rise of nationalism and religious laws in Russia is grave cause for concern. Same goes for the religious conservatives trying to take over America as well!