Singer Madonna, a US citizen with French and Italian roots, is not only one of the most famous and successful, but also one of the most scandalous performers. Her performances invariably cause a storm of emotions and very contradictory responses, as Madonna behaves provocatively and loves to shock the audience. Exactly the same reaction was caused by the recent performance of this singer in St. Petersburg. After her concert, it was announced that a group of members of the local Legislative Assembly would sue her.
Even before her arrival in Russia, Madonna in numerous interviews stated that she plans to appeal from the stage with an appeal to support Russian homosexuals, whose rights, according to the singer, are being infringed. The fact is that shortly before that, a local law banning the promotion of same-sex relationships among minors had been adopted in St. Petersburg. Now such propaganda (oral or written) on the territory of St. Petersburg is equated to an administrative offense and is punishable by a fine.
The law, under consideration, caused a violent reaction among people of non-traditional sexual orientation, who saw in this the unleashing of repression against homosexuals. They organized a noisy protest campaign in the media and on the Internet, which was joined by many politicians and public figures of foreign countries. Nevertheless, the deputies of St. Petersburg did not succumb to pressure, and the law was passed.
Madonna, knowing full well about this law, deliberately went to violate it. During the concert, all spectators were given pink bracelets, and the singer made an appeal from the stage to raise her hands to show solidarity with sexual minorities. Moreover, during the concert, a poster with the image of a six-color rainbow flag (a symbol of the community of people with non-traditional sexual orientation) and the words "No fear!" - "No fear!" Madonna showed the audience a naked back with the same slogan, and called for support for homosexuals, bisexuals and transvestites.
The deputies of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg, present at the concert, claim that there were children in the hall, among other spectators. In support of this, they refer to the fact that the concert was videotaped, and their words can be easily proven. Thus, Madonna violated the law prohibiting the promotion of same-sex relationships among minors, and should be punished. What continuation this story will receive, and whether there is any chance to fine the scandalous singer - time will tell.
