Gay, Democrat lawmaker gives scathing speech, blasting GOP colleague
HB 2140) that would potentially prohibit trans girls from competing in school sports in alignment with their gender identity.Mackey’s comments on Thursday evening were directed at Republican Rep.
Chuck Basye, 63, who supports the proposed legislation.Last year, Chuck Basye revealed that he had a gay brother, Scott. He had been scared to come out to Chuck for some time because he feared his brother’s reaction.Basye previously said his brother should not have worried.
Mackey argued that it was exactly this sort of legislation that made LGBTQ people worry about coming out.Watch the speech below.Rep. @IanMack03007724 spoke for our entire caucus last night:We are not afraid to stand for trans children and the families who love and support them.
And we will ALWAYS stand against bigotry, no matter what form it takes. #moleg pic.twitter.com/wXywo5v4Xz— Missouri House Democratic Caucus (@MOLegDems) April 14, 2022“I recall a story you told about your brother,” Mackey says, addressing Basye on the floor of the House Chamber. “And I remember you said that your brother called, or that your mother called you, I believe, to tell you that your brother had some news that he was afraid to tell you.“And your brother wanted to tell you that he was gay, didn’t he?” asks Mackey.Bayse says, “Erm, he was expressing that to the family.
