beaten by crowds or police. phil, how likely it is gay athletes or athletes that show support for equal rights for gay and lesbians could be prosecuted? it is difficult to say because the law itself doesn t specifically define what gay propaganda is. in theory it could include carrying a rainbow flag, displays of affection, anywhere they take place publicly and could be seen by children that is in theory, we believe a breach in the law f. that happens during the games with athletes or visitors showing support for russia s gay community, it comes down to russian authorities to determine what to do under those circumstances and a challenge for them because they want the laws to be respected and they also want desperately want these olympic games to be considered a success anderson. is there any reason to believe they will ratchet down the anti-gay laws? they have tremendous and was