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As if that is the biggest problem with Russia right now
LGBT laws and talks are pulled out by the right/far-right when there are shitstorms incoming. It’s literally a giant “Press in case of emergency” button, alongside immigration, etc
This is completely false, going after trans people was literally one of the first thing the Nazis did.
LGBTQ+ people aren't a "distraction" from "more important issues", they are real human beings with real lives who fascists love to fuck with for no other reason than they're bullies.
No one said it's the biggest issue, no one said there aren't other, bigger issues.
I'm saying it's among the biggest issues! A fascist regime going after one of the most vulnerable classes of citizens, how is that anything other than a colossal issue?
I think you might have misunderstood my comment, I wasn't saying that this law isn't an issue, I agree that it's a huge issue.