Sochi Olympics Debate Controversy has erupted all over the world following an anti-gay propaganda law that has been instated in Russia less than a year before the 2014 Olympic games in Sochi. This law has sparked debate throughout the world and has led to petitions to move the Sochi Olympics to another location. In an open letter, Stephen Fry pleads to the IOC to have the Olympics moved and even compares Putin and modern day Russia to Germany under Hitler’s reign in the 1930’s.
Although comparing Vladamir Putin to Adolf Hitler seems a bit outlandish, the main issue of discrimination against gays is comparable to the discrimination against Jews in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The anti-gay law in Russia is a complete violation of basic human rights and the IOC should make a strong statement to Russia by boycotting or moving the Olympics if the law isn’t changed. This is about more than just the safety of gay athletes competing in the Olympics. It is embarrassing and disgraceful that nearly 70 years after the Berlin Olympics a similar issue has come up once again. The IOC must take a strong stance and show Russia that this is simply unacceptable.
Although comparing Vladamir Putin to Adolf Hitler seems a bit outlandish, the main issue of discrimination against gays is comparable to the discrimination against Jews in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The anti-gay law in Russia is a complete violation of basic human rights and the IOC should make a strong statement to Russia by boycotting or moving the Olympics if the law isn’t changed. This is about more than just the safety of gay athletes competing in the Olympics. It is embarrassing and disgraceful that nearly 70 years after the Berlin Olympics a similar issue has come up once again. The IOC must take a strong stance and show Russia that this is simply unacceptable.
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