anexperimentallife: cartoon:The year is 1995, congress member Bernie Sanders stands in opposition
anexperimentallife: cartoon: The year is 1995, congress member Bernie Sanders stands in opposition of a homophobic statement said by Duke Cunningham. Cunningham derisively refers to “homos in the military” to support his argument while (strangely) discussing the Clean Water Act. Sanders, having none of it, quickly rises to the defense of thousands of men and women everywhere. Sanders ire is such that he repeatedly disrespects the Chairman by speaking over him in order to say his piece. [Video Source] What does this say for Sanders? Well, that’s for you to decide. But to me, it says that for 20+ years strong he has shown his public support for LGBT+ persons everywhere, even in the face of ridicule and disrespect. Unlike some, Sanders has always been vocal about his beliefs concerning the LGBT+ community, and he has always held them. Key word always, and not just when doing so might garner him support for his campaigns. BONUS: Longer ago than ‘95. This is from 1986, when some members of the Burlington City Council wanted to oust him as mayor for supporting Pride. Bernie supported LGBTQA+ rights even when it was considered political suicide. -- source link