Audio of anti-LGBTQ lawmaker’s speech at gay son’s wedding leaks and the tweets are brutal
This week we learned about GOP Rep. Glenn Thompson, the Pennsylvania lawmaker who voted against protecting same-sex marriage rights then jetted off to celebrate his gay son’s wedding.We wondered allowed about what on Earth his reception toast was like, knowing the grooms and their guests were aware of exactly what side of history he was on.Well, wonder no more — a wedding attendee recorded Thompson’s speech and has leaked it online.The guest shared the audio anonymously with Buzzfeed News, telling the outlet “I think the word should definitely get out there.
These politicians need to be exposed for who they really are.”Related: Openly gay Connecticut Supreme Court Justice Andrew McDonald is having none of Clarence Thomas’ B.S.In the speech, Thompson emphasized health.
Like, a lot. “It’s all about having a healthy child. But it’s about being healthy. It’s about them being healthy.”He also said he hopes his children “find their way, find opportunity, they find inspiration.”But maybe don’t look to Thompson for any of that inspiration.
He was one of 157 Republicans to vote against the Respect for Marriage Act, which seeks to repeal the Clinton-era Defense of Marriage Act and require federal recognition of same-sex marriages in the United States.Still, he said he was “thankful” that his son found his “true love,” and welcomed him into the family with open arms.
