Frida Ghitis : Anti - gay laws in Russia For those who want to stop , or at least slow the vicious crackdown against gays , lesbians and anyone who supports equality , that provides an opportunity to push back . prohibit supporting gays or calling for equality . Anti - gay laws spur intimidation and at times deadly violence against gays , she says . Ghitis : Nations should make the Winter Games in Vancouver a defiant gay and lesbian gala . It 's a no - brainer that tourists should attend the games .
Frida Ghitis : Anti - gay laws in Russia prohibit supporting gays or calling for equality . Anti - gay laws spur intimidation and at times deadly violence against gays , she says . Ghitis : Nations should make the Winter Games in Vancouver a defiant gay and lesbian gala . It 's a no - brainer that tourists should attend the games .