Russia's anti-gay laws
have been a major focus in the lead-up to the Olympic Winter Games in
Sochi, and during his address at today's opening ceremony IOC president
Thomas Bach made a strong statement against "any form of discrimination"
and in favor of tolerance. Viewers worldwide heard the statement; NBC
viewers in the U.S. did not, because the network edited it out. The
video above is how it aired on NBC tonight. You'll notice a very
awkward edit. Below is how it appeared everywhere else on Earth to
viewers watching live:
