"Putin is scared of girls"

[GoTeamkozy]

According to Pussy Riot. Should either, or both, of my daughters end up being so feared by the government I would be ultra proud of them and their cohorts.

[bemybebe]

Agree!

[bemybebe]

Also a friendly bump. This subject deserves more enthusiastic response from us. Please support those who speak up in societies where it may cost years in prison or even life.

[PlumpDogPillionaire]

Yep!

[charitygirl]

Absolutely - women to admire!

[FalseStartered]

just seen the report on BBC news, have been following Pussy Riot via fb for a week or so now, good on them

[GoTeamkozy]

Thanks for the link SGM.

[bemybebe]

Another bump!

[MooncupGoddess]

Thanks SGM. I see the Amnesty case sheet asks for appeals before 24 July, presumably in hope of getting the case dropped. Too late for that now so I will keep an eye on the trial and write in if they're convicted.

[HipHopSkipJumpomous]

Putin is visiting the UK arriving today. UK musicians inc Jarvis Cocker, Pet Shop Boys, Martha Wainwright have written an open letter to him re the importance of freedom and right to musical protest re Pussy Riot , and the matter is said to be raised by David Cameron: Music Week article

[HipHopSkipJumpomous]

Details of how to sign Amnesty's text petition:

Text for free speech straight from your mobile

Ask the Russian authorities to drop the charges against Pussy Riot, and immediately release Nadezhda, Maria and Ekaterina.

Text ACTION7 and your full name to 88080
Over 14s only please.

more details see link posted above