Russia's Sports Minister wants Folks to Calm Down about Gay Athletes at the Winter Games

Russia's sports minister Vitaly Mutko wants folks to calm down about the whole anti-gay propaganda law and said that the athletes will be safe and taken care of:

"I want to ask you to calm down as in addition to this law we have a constitution that guarantees all citizens a private life. It is not intended to deprive people of any religion, race or sexual orientation but to ban the promotion of non-traditional relations among the young generation. All the athletes and organisations should be relaxed, their rights will be protected...but of course you have to respect the laws of the country you are in."

I know a lot of folks are worried about this, but I don't think we should be so manic about this. Regardless of their law or views, they know the world is watching.

I can't see them messing this up that badly or putting gay athletes' lives in danger. Before we declare war on them, let's see how this turns out.

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Boy Scouts Delay Gay Policy Decision

The Boy Scouts were suppose to make a decision on lifting the gay ban in the organization today. But that kind of fell through. The organization decided to halt the discussion for now and wait until the organization's national meeting in May.

The BSA Director Deron Smith said:

"After careful consideration and extensive dialogue within the Scouting family, along with comments from those outside the organization, the volunteer officers of the Boy Scouts of America's National Executive Board concluded that due to the complexity of this issue, the organization needs time for a more deliberate review of its membership policy."

Smith said the organization's national executive board will prepare a resolution for the 1,400 voting members of the national council to consider. The annual meeting will take place in May, 2013, in Grapevine, Texas. 

I hope they are not talking to any hate groups or anti-gay donors about this? They will so much and they will be on the right side of history if they change their ancient policy. If the NAACP can change their views, so can they.

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