Frida Ghitis : Anti-gay laws in Russia outlaw supporting gays or calling for equality . Anti-gay laws spur intimidation and at times deadly violence against gays , she says . Ghitis : The Russian government has been cracking down on LGBT rights since Putin came to power last year. It 's a no-brainer that tourists should boycott the Games .
Frida Ghitis : Anti-gay laws in Russia outlaw supporting gays or calling for equality . Anti-gay laws spur intimidation and at times deadly violence against gays , she says . Ghitis : Nations should make 2014 Winter Games in Russia a defiant gay and lesbian gala . It 's a no-brainer that tourists should boycott the Games .