For example: under the law they can have a "legal union", but they won't stop unless the church sanctions "marriage" for them.
this is complete BS. Currently churches are not required to marry people of a different religion. no church will be required to marry gay couples. what we're looking for, and getting, is government recognition. social security benefits, visitation rights, etc.
My question is, why do they have to openly announce their sexual preference and wave a flag in your face?
do you have a pic of your wife and children on your desk? do you think twice about giving your wife a kiss in public?
The problem with the Russian law is that holding hands in public, putting a rainbow flag on your car bumper, talking about your same sex partner, is all considered gay propaganda, and is a crime. And the people who passed this law then tried to pass a law that would take away biological children from anyone who is gay. (In a messy divorce? want to guarantee you get custody of the children? accuse your ex of being gay.)
the bottom line is that children need role models. many children know they're gay at a very young age. when society says gays are evil, they're saying to these children that you're evil. by being openly gay, we're saying no you're not.
this obsession with gay pride parades and halloween is stupid. don't see you complaining about spring break, mardi gras, tailgate parties, or frat keggers