Russia Homophobia

The US Supreme Court's move to legalize gay marriages triggered heated debate in Russia today, with one MP saying Facebook should be blocked while a senator urged the adoption of the US army's "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

A Russian lawmaker, who has strongly backed anti-gay legislation, said Facebook should be shut down in Russia over its support for the US Supreme Court's decision to legalise same-sex marriage.

The US Supreme Court's move to legalize gay marriages triggered heated debate in Russia today, with one MP saying Facebook should be blocked while a senator urged the adoption of the US army's "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

A Russian lawmaker, who has strongly backed anti-gay legislation, said Facebook should be shut down in Russia over its support for the US Supreme Court's decision to legalise same-sex marriage.