Y si algún día nos volvemos a cruzar, por aquello que te dije de “ya hemos vuelto muchas otras veces, tal vez esté en nuestro destino estar juntos, aunque primero tengamos que superar diversas adversidades”, pues siento decirte que no hay destino a tu lado, que tú hagas tu camino, y que si al mirarme a los ojos ese día hay mariposas que despiertan en tu estómago, mátalas, porque no quiero tener nada que ver en tu vida.
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.
