George Takei Backs Petition to Move Sochi Olympics

The World

The activist and actor George Takei is a vocal proponent of LGBT rights.

He's taking on the Russian government over its anti-gay legislation.

He's backing a petition that would seek to move the 2014 Winter Olympics from Sochi, Russia, to Vancouver, Canada.

Anchor Aaron Schachter speaks with him about the petition.

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