[dammage79]

Could you imagine if Russia actually stuck to their guns and arrested and prosecuted all the athletes openly supporting gay rights? Political tensions are already high enough between the West and Russia.

I'd support the idea if the athletes were provided protection from the laws of the country they are performing in, but pushing this political agenda at this time may not be the best course of action. Especially since Russian governing body seems pretty gung ho about keeping this law strictly enforced. I support gay rights but you really have to pick your battles at this point. Not like each country is going to have a strong military presence in Russia to protect the people who do choose to put themselves at risk openly protesting the anti gay laws in Russia.