Sep 13, 2007Quickie Link: Lithuania Considers Ban on "Propagation of Homosexuality"
By vanrozenheim
(Lithuania) - A new law currently before the Lithuanian parliament could be amended to ban the "promotion" of Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual relationships to children. The Protection of Minors against the Detrimental Effects of Public Information Bill will be debated by MPs later this autumn and its supporters argue that the "propagation" amendment does not contradict anti-discrimination laws. In February a poll of members of the Lithuanian parliament revealed that over half of them agree that "homosexuality is a perversion." The survey reflected a deeply ingrained homophobia in Lithuanian society. A poll last December found that only 17% of Lithuanians support equal marriage legislation for Gay couples.
