Here's a question. WARNING: Violent video images included.

Seems Putin and his corrupt government cracking down on any and all forms of freedom get a little love among progessive circles these days.

I'm curious where folks here stand.

Oh, and let me add this video from Human Rights Watch documenting violence against GLBT community in Russia as vigilantes have been given blessing by the government to persecute gay people.

WARNING: Contains disturbing images of violence.