Weir to work for NBC in Sochi; will keep mum on homophobic laws

[peddlestools]

Comments

[chksguitarlicks]

I hope he doesn't get beat up or hurt in any way.

What happens if you are openly gay in Russia..you go to jail?
But what if you aren't from that country?

oh crap I just read this article... yeah if you are an openly gay tourists you WILL go to jail. WTFH?

http://www.dailylounge.com/the-daily/entry/openly-gay-dont-visit-russia

[tanwen]

"...but the Olympics are not the place to make a political statement,”

This I agree with. Not the place.

[harrybussy]

I disagree with human rights being referred to as "political."

[punishermax]

Really huh

why not

[blueboatdreams]

YES

[ludmi_83]

He should be a commentator full time and replace Dick Button and Scott Hamilton. Tho american's would hate cos he praise all the russian skaters (as it should be cos they are the best)

Tbh he is right, if he wants to be appart of all the drama well is his decision. I'm a russophile too, I ofc don't agree with the law and a lot of things but I love the culture, the people, a lot of sports.

[peddlestools]

i like dick button tho

[ludmi_83]

Sometimes I do agree what he says and sometimes i want to punch him but at least is 50/50. With Scott Hamilton I want to punch him all the time for what he says

[hearthecity]

no one can replace Dick Button!

[peddlestools]

i think he's definitely taking a risk being there.

i know the article says he's popular and star there, but there's plenty of skinheads and militant orthodox people there that beat up gays and pour urine on them. i hope he has security with him...

[ludmi_83]

Nah he isn't in risk. The anti gay in russia always was there and he never had a single problem. Tbh he had more problem's in america with antigays than in russia.

[solookup]

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