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Emo to be made illegal in Russia

Posted On: July 24th 2008
Posted By: Adam Coozer
Source: NME
I applaud this decision.

Emo to be made illegal in Russia?
New laws planned to stop 'dangerous teen trends'


A new Russian law could make being an emo kid illegal in the eastern European country.

Legislation is currenting being formulated in Russia to heavily regulate emo websites and ban emo and goth dress style in schools and government buildings.

The new laws are apparently being driven by fears that these "dangerous teen trends" encourage depression and suicide.

The legislation was presented last month at a hearing held by the State Durma, where critics claimed that the "negative" emo culture encourages anti-social behaviour and glorifies suicide.

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