Dolev 867 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Russia says drivers must not have 's-x disorders' Russia has listed transs-xual and transgender people among those who will no longer qualify for driving licences. Fetishism, exhibitionism and voyeurism are also included as "mental disorders" now barring people from driving. The government says it is tightening medical controls for drivers because Russia has too many road accidents. "Pathological" gambling and compulsive stealing are also on the list. Russian psychiatrists and human rights lawyers have condemned the move. More here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Josh 3 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Russia has listed transs-xual and transgender people among those who will no longer qualify for driving licences. Fetishism, exhibitionism and voyeurism are also included as "mental disorders" now barring people from driving. The government says it is tightening medical controls for drivers because Russia has too many road accidents. "Pathological" gambling and compulsive stealing are also on the list. Russian psychiatrists and human rights lawyers have condemned the move. The announcement follows international complaints about Russian harassment of gay-rights activists. In 2013 Russia made "promoting non-traditional lifestyles" illegal. Valery Evtushenko at the Russian Psychiatric Association voiced concern about the driving restrictions, speaking to the BBC Russian Service. He said some people would avoid seeking psychiatric help, fearing a driving ban. The Association of Russian Lawyers for Human Rights called the new law "discriminatory". It said it would demand clarifications from the Russian Constitutional Court and seek support from international human rights organisations. But the Professional Drivers Union supported the move. "We have too many deaths on the road, and I believe toughening medical requirements for applicants is fully justified," said the union's head Alexander Kotov. However, he said the requirements should not be so strict for non-professional drivers. Mikhail Strakhov, a Russian psychiatric expert, told BBC Russian that the definition of "personality disorders" was too vague and some disorders would not affect a person's ability to drive a car safely. Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-30735673 --------- How absurd and disgusting . Russia sounds more and more like a modern day 1930s Germany. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORE COWBELL 26 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear 7,515 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 .... I literally don't know that to say.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3ARS 4,132 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Idiots It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences. - Audre Lorde Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinladen 1,539 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Don't know if I should be laughing or crying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Josh 3 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 The telepathy :air: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaggedMonster 2 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Russia being a hot mess like always Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry 2,374 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 's-x disorders' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonna Lee 384 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 lol admins reading absolutely sickening though i like it when u treat me mean it turns my mood from black to blue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris777 112 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 A mess. wtf Russia? get it together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolev 867 Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 The telepathy :air: sis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staryu 6,162 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 This is ridiculous... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGoneGaga 86 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Don't know if I should be laughing or crying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thathimerosguy 3 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 despite their ignorance , russians have the greatest men Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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