As expected, Germany marched through the Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympics on Friday sporting their flamboyant rainbow colors. The country’s officials have insisted that the uniforms are not a political statement, but there are still plenty of people who like to think they are.
[Related: Vladimir Putin wants gay Olympic visitors to ‘leave children alone’]
Russia’s anti-gay laws have been a major topic of discussion leading up to the Sochi Olympics. Major corporations like Google have found ways to show their support for the LGBT community in recent weeks, and many Olympians have spoken out against the policies as well. Has Germany done the same with it’s rainbow colors? I guess we’ll never know.
