The winter Olympics will be held in Sochi, Russia this coming February. France Pres. Hollande announced today that he wouldn't be attending the games but declined to give an explanation. The Obama's have been mum on their plans for the winter games.
The outrage stems from the recent anti-gay law that Putin signed. (Legislation on gay propaganda bans the distribution of any information that could make homosexuality seem attractive, promote the “distorted perception†that traditional and non-traditional sexual relations are equal, or force them to become interested in such relations, according to the bill's text.)
I don't think any athletes have publicly announced boycotting, and in fact Greg Louganis (gay diver) is encouraging people NOT to boycott. He says this is about the athletes and not the venue. I'm with Greg... I think.
I don't reason to dis an entire country, or let down the worlds athletes over a poorly thought out law. I don't think the Olympics are the proper venue to send a message to world about the offending policy.
Who knows, maybe Putin will come to grips with his sexuality while watching the men's luge live and close-up.