Chasten Buttigieg hits out at RNC...about Pride: Fix your party 'before you open your mouth'

[babylonsister]

The Independent
Chasten Buttigieg hits out at RNC chair over comments about Pride: Fix your party ‘before you open your mouth’
Graig Graziosi
Fri, June 4, 2021


Chasten Buttigieg, the husband of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, took a shot at the head of the Republican National Committee over the organisation's party platform regarding LGBTQ+ rights.

Rona McDaniel, the RNC Chairwoman, said in a post on Wednesday celebrating Pride month that "@GOP is proud to have doubled our LGBTQ support over the last 4 years, and we will continue to grow our big tent by supporting measures that promote fairness and balance protections for LGBTQ Americans and those with deeply held religious beliefs."

Mr Buttigieg took issue with Ms McDaniel's decision to include the considerations of those who have "deeply held religious beliefs" - as in "those who view LGBTQ sexual orientations as sinful" - in the post.

"Those with 'deeply held religious beliefs' are often the parents who force their LGBTQ children out of the home and onto the street," Mr Buttigieg said. "I've met with those kids. 40% of homeless youth in this country are LGBTQ. Re-visit your party's platform before you open your mouth about #pride."

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https://news.yahoo.com/chasten-buttigieg-tells-rnc-chair-162254222.html

[elleng]

1. WE love you TOO, Chasten!

[Biophilic]

2. you go Chasten. We're behind you 100% and appreciate you willingness to step out and speak up. nt

[MuseRider]

3. Nicely done.

A perfect short and sweet and to the point comment. Pete was not my guy but I do like him a lot and I read Chasten's book and I have to say I really like him a lot too. We are very fortunate having them both out there talking about these issues and all the other things that Pete is doing.

Having worked LGBTQ issues for a long time and losing my gay brother because of societal pressure I get really gooey and emotional about this and this statement was just right!

[Scottie Mom]

4. Chasten hit that one out of the park!

Well done! 👍