Gay Lawmaker's Fiery Speech on Transgender Bill Viewed Over 800K Times
Twitter and more than 935,000 views on TikTok.Basye, who proposed the amendment, stated, "This isn't about hate, this is about fairness," according to the Springfield News-Leader.In a viral video from the House floor, Mackey, who is openly gay, asked Basye to recall his remarks from a year ago regarding the issue."Your brother wanted to tell you that he was gay, didn't he?" Mackey asked.
Basye said yes and that his brother believed the family would hold it against him.Meanwhile, in Missouri, State Representative @IanMack03007724 gives one of the most powerful speeches I have ever heard.
Turn on the volume. You want this timeline cleanse.pic.twitter.com/IPaxHtEJyH"Why do you think he thought that?" Mackey asked.
After a rebuttal from Basye, Mackey said, "Can I tell you that if I were your brother, I would have been afraid to tell you, too."Growing more intense, Mackey said, "I would have been afraid to tell you too, because of stuff like this—because this is what you're focused on.
