I am sure everyone has heard about the California GOP lawmaker Roy Ashburn who after being arrested for DUI leaving a gay nightclub has finally come out on a talk radio show? No? Well, that pretty much sums it up except for the fact that this guy has been virulent in his work against LGBT rights in California for the past 15 years.
Now he says he voted that way because his constituents wanted him to.
That is the biggest crock of crap I have ever heard. Imagine how those same constituents feel now that they find out he is gay? Betrayed, defrauded? I certainly would. His defense is simply a lie.
Ashburn voted against LGBT rights to protect himself or at least to keep himself in office. As a closeted politician he had no incentive to be pro-LGBT and every reason to be against it. If he worked for equal rights he was sure to come into contact with someone who would recognize him from a gay venue and that would mean an end to his career. It's that simple. The guy is not concerned with his service to votes, only to keeping his position and power.
Guess what Roy? I get the feeling your voting record won't amount to a hill of beans in the next election. The GOP in California is just as homophobic as the Republican Party in the rest of the country and you won't stand a chance as an openly gay man. Your career might be limited to speaking at Log Cabin Republican events from this point forward.
The Right-wing can forgive the drunk driving, even womanizing, but being gay? Never!
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