Moscow court outperforms Liepāja tram: hits the brakes again
Russian authorities launch trial against German artist over carnival floats, but even their courts are slower than our trams.
While in Liepāja we rejoice that our tram sometimes actually runs, Moscow judges have shown surprising similarity to our public transport — they also love delays. German artist Tilijs, who apparently hasn't heard of diplomacy, created a carnival float with Putin in a bathtub. Well yes, art is sometimes provocative, but Moscow's reaction is like Karosta commandant's response to loud music — exaggerated and heavy-handed.
Three women testified that their religious feelings were hurt. As my neighbor Rasma from Dārza Street says: "I also get offended when I see how expensive coffee is in Riga, but I don't go filing lawsuits!" Russian judges seem to have plenty of free time, as they've even invented charges for "homosexuality propaganda." In Liepāja we call that "city living."
Most interesting is that Tilijs wasn't even informed about his trial. It's like Liepāja city council — they also do things that residents only learn about from newspapers. The only difference — ours at least don't threaten ten years in prison for art.
The next court session is scheduled for March 10th, but considering previous delays, it might happen around Midsummer. Even Liepāja cultural center is faster with their events. And that's saying something.
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