In Virginia Gays Were Rudely Reminded Who Their Friends Are

Like I suspect most Virginians who aren't wrapped up in tribal hatred, racism, homophobia and misogyny, I am sickened by yesterday's election results.  The blame game has already started and there is lots of blame to go around (future posts will look at the debacle).  But what is most disturbing is that many us in the LGBT community have been handed a slap in the face by many who have pretended to be our friends but just proved by their votes that they are anything but true friends. Despite pitiful lies that "we love you" their votes said loud and clearly that they support our enemies and by extension should be viewed as potential enemies themselves.  As the image above notes, you do not claim to love someone and then vote for those seek to do them harm.  The statewide Republican slate is a nightmare senario for LGBT Virginians and, if Democrats lose control of the House of Delegates - at the moment a number of races are undecided - some of the rights and protections recently won over the last two years will be under attack. 

I hope other LGBT Virginians wake up to who their friends are and those who cannot be trusted to protect their rights or their very safety.  The coming holiday events will be stressful and awkward at times, but I have no intention of forgiving those who voted to harm me and my community.  I see them for what they are: liars and false friends.