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NEWS: Ukraine Gay Advocates Could Soon See Jail Time

By , About.com GuideOctober 2, 2012

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Ukrainian lawmakers gave the OK to a bill that, if successful in the next round of readings, will criminalize any form of positive gay messaging.

The controversial bill was introduced over the summer. Anyone found guilty of spreading the "propaganda of homosexuality" could face up to five years in prison.

An example of pro gay propaganda, according to Ukrainian officials? Brokeback Mountain. It's obvious their political sensibilities are as dated as their Netflix queue.

Tuesday's positive vote is one of two required before the anti-gay bill reaches the desk of president Viktor Yanukovych.
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October 3, 2012 at 11:09 pm
(1) oldfoxbob says:

It is with hope that the president is an educated man and understands that all the mental health groups and Org. out there say being Gay is normal….such a shame there is such stupidity in the world these days. Education has a long hard road ahead of it.

October 4, 2012 at 1:38 am
(2) Richard says:

Who wrote , ” lack of knowledge is nothing , but stupidity’s incurable.” ?

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