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by idiotsecant 989 days ago
Don't make the mistake of thinking the Russian government actually cares about homosexuality. It's for internal consumption only, for the purposes of establishing a convenient domestic 'other'. If they have to choose between a revenue source and enforcing the morality policies of the state in a way that doesn't interfere with the internal propaganda machine it's clear which option wins.