Gays In Crimea Split on Referendum

[jakeXT]

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Asked about the referendum, the men said they voted differently. Rudyuk, who suffered the beating only two years ago, said he voted pro-Russia.

He described the Kiev activists who weeks ago toppled Ukraine's pro-Moscow government as "fascists," echoing a Kremlin message.

But the anti-gay law in Russia worries him, too.

"Of course it does," Rudyuk said, speaking Russian. "It's better the dictatorship of Putin than a house of chaos."

Rudyuk's partner, Afanasyev, said he is worried that Crimea will become alienated from the international community. He voted to remain a part of Ukraine

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http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/ukraine-crisis/gays-crimea-split-referendum-n55576

[DetlefK]

1. In six months...

Chaos will be gone from Ukraine and gays will still get kidnapped, beaten, raped and killed in Russia.

[NuclearDem]

2. I feel awful for the Ukranian LGBT community.

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Codified homophobia right next door and knocking. This is going to be a rough time.

[MNBrewer]

3. Which homophobes exactly "sweeping into power"?

you can't mean Svoboda! They hold a minority of seats in the cabinet and parliament.

[NuclearDem]

4. Point taken.