https://www.lesbian.com/ioc-bans-lgbt-advocacy-at-sochi-olympics/ Connecting lesbians worldwide Thu, 15 Aug 2013 20:12:03 +0000 hourly 1 https://www.lesbian.com/ioc-bans-lgbt-advocacy-at-sochi-olympics/#comment-3830 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 20:12:03 +0000 http://www.lesbian.com/?p=16384#comment-3830 Due to the Russian governments lack of tolerance and acceptance, and the possible ill treatment, fining, and imprisonment of LGBTQ athletes, I will not view the olympics or contribute to the revenue the Russian government hopes to pocket by hosting this event. I support the athletes and wish them the best, and I hope that in the future the Olympics will only be held in countries that accept individuals for who they are and not what they are…

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