Russia to 'Ban' Emo And Goth Look in Schools

Contributed By: McKay Created On: Sunday, 20 July 2008 Hits: 150 Gerard Way Emo and Goth fans in Russia have protested against their government's attempt to ban the look from schools. Dozens of people took to the streets yesterday (July 19) in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk. They argue that the proposed laws, which will also censor text messages, violate their freedom of speech. "How can you stop people from expressing themselves, from dressing how they like, from living a way of life that doesn't harm anyone?" one female protestor told the Associated Foreign Press. Russian lawmakers are said to be fearful following media reports that the movement, which began in America in the 1980s, encourages suicide, REN TV television reports. The proposals were given broad approval last month and are expected to be draft as law in the coming months. Share this article to: Comments Only registered users can write comments! 3.25 Copyright (C) 2007 Alain Georgette / Copyright (C) 2006 Frantisek Hliva. All rights reserved." What's On Related: Guillemots at The Plug, Sheffield (20-11-2008) Guillemots: Red (21-03-2008) Lemonheads to Release New Album (15-11-2007) Guillemots: Back To Mine (22-10-2007) Prev Story: Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett Reveal New Project Collaboration Next Story: Nas 'Untitled' Album Sets to Rule Next US Album Chart

 

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