Russia Says Drivers Must Not Have "Sex Disorders" To Get License

Posted by samzenpus on Thursday January 8, 2015 @05:35PM from the right-to-drive dept.

mrspoonsi writes Russia has listed transsexual and transgender people among those who will no longer qualify for driving licenses. 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.

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And the rules for Putin? by fahrbot-bot · 2015-01-08 18:25 · Score: 5, Interesting

Fetishism, exhibitionism and voyeurism are also included as "mental disorders" now barring people from driving.
Since Putin apparently likes to ride around half-naked on horse-back?

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It must have been something you assimilated. . . .
People who persecute others by presidenteloco · 2015-01-08 18:26 · Score: 5, Interesting

are generally full of fear and insecurity.
Even though they act tough.
The Russian government is rabid with fear at the moment.

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Where are we going and why are we in a handbasket?