Thursday, September 26, 2013

Anti-Gay Petition to Ban Elton John's Performance in Russia


Last week, Elton John announced he would perform in Russia and he wouldn't cancel a concert planned this December in Moscow, despite the homophobic climate and the Russian anti-gay laws.

But now, some Russian anti-gay groups have asked Russian authorities to ban Elton John's concert. They say that to allow the gay artist to perform in Russia would be a violation and a teasing of the law banning gay propaganda.

Yuri Ageshchev, one of the leaders of those homophobic groups, has affirmed: "The statement by this gay guy about his support for gays and other perverts during the upcoming concert in Moscow is an insult to all Russian citizens". And he calls them to oppose the upcoming concert of Elton John in Moscow on December.

Banning Eltoh John or any artist under the guise of children's protection from gay propaganda shows the true purpose of that law. In any case, what is the problem if only who wish may attend the concert?


John with his husband, David Furnish, 
and their two sons.


3 comments:

  1. By Safuwrah Moss:

    It serves Sir Elton John right. He should have united with other artist who boycotted Russia. But no, he wants to play Gay super hero. 

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  2. I actually do not like artistic boycotts. But Elton was not going to make a statement in Russia about supporting gay rights. He was going for the cash. And this is what is so annoying about it.

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