And I never once heard a criticism of the pro-LGBT policies in the western media. Is it different?

I agree that criticism of Putin is lacking. But I’d like to defend the status quo - because I don’t see where to get the civilized criticism today. You see what the bloggers are - harsh, biting, not constructive. Russian opposition is not better, they don’t want a dialogue, they want a revolution. Who will criticize then? I wish there were more people like zyalt (the blogger), who can criticize Moscow’s Mayor without hating Moscow’s Mayor, but it is still rare.