Two men participate at the XII Gay Parade at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Oct. 14, 2007. Gays, lesbians, and transexuals asks for opportunities, equality, respect, and this year as well for punishement for those who discriminate the homosexuals. (Austral Foto/Renzo Gostoli)

Two men participate at the XII Gay Parade at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Oct. 14, 2007. Gays, lesbians, and transexuals asks for opportunities, equality, respect, and this year as well for punishement for those who discriminate the homosexuals. (Austral Foto/Renzo Gostoli)