BR 11/6

1: I don't see the problem in keeping the store open that long. it will give some employers extra money for the upcoming holidays. If a employee doesn't want to work that day they can just use a vacation day and take off to spend the day with their families. Also it's a good opportunity to get good deals for the holidays.

2: It's different here because we frown upon gays and how they cant get married and things like that. However, in Russia they are standing up for it and expressing their feelings towards the whole situation.