Fw: From Russia with Love

[Cristophe Degraeuwe]

Dear friend,

Did you know that lawmakers in Russia's cultural capital of Saint Petersburg are about to pass a law that would make it a "crime" to write a book, publish an article or speak in public about being gay, lesbian, bi or transgender - labeling it "homosexual propaganda"?

I just joined thousands in signing a powerful message to the Governor, who has the power to veto the bill, letting him know that if this law advances - I won't be spending a single cent as a tourist in his city. And I'm telling my friends and family to do the same.

Major governments have condemned the bill, and a grassroots surge of calls and petitions hasn't been able to stop it's advance. But with Russia spending $11 billion in the next five years to attract international tourists, and Saint Petersburg's reputation as the cosmopolitan "window to the west," together we will make sure that the powers that be in Russia will hear our people power - and buying power - loud and clear.

Sign this letter to the governor, and ask your friends and colleagues to do the same. We only have a few more days until the final vote - and every voice counts. 

www.allout.org/stpetersburg-dont-go

 

CRISTOPHE DEGRAEUWE

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To: kdeg...@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 7:40 AM
Subject: From Russia with Love

Dear Cristophe,

Thank you for joining this global call to the Governor of Saint Petersburg. We're letting him know in no uncertain terms that if he signs this odious "Gay Propaganda" bill in to law - hundreds of thousands of us will avoid a city that could make criminals of us for reading, writing, speaking or watching a film with any "gay" content. With a strike of a pen, the law could silence millions of Russians.

We need each and every voice to speak up and help stop this bill, standing up for freedom of expression in Russia. Will you take a moment to spread the word? Every voice makes a big difference.

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Dear friend,

Did you know that lawmakers in Russia's cultural capital of Saint Petersburg are about to pass a law that would make it a "crime" to write a book, publish an article or speak in public about being gay, lesbian, bi or transgender - labeling it "homosexual propaganda"?

I just joined thousands in signing a powerful message to the Governor, who has the power to veto the bill, letting him know that if this law advances - I won't be spending a single cent as a tourist in his city. And I'm telling my friends and family to do the same.

Major governments have condemned the bill, and a grassroots surge of calls and petitions hasn't been able to stop it's advance. But with Russia spending $11 billion in the next five years to attract international tourists, and Saint Petersburg's reputation as the cosmopolitan "window to the west," together we will make sure that the powers that be in Russia will hear our people power - and pocketbook power - loud and clear.

Sign this letter to the governor, and ask your friends and colleagues to do the same. We only have a few more days until the final vote - and every voice counts.

For more information on how to join the campaign, visit: www.allout.org/stpetersburg-dont-go