WI GOP attributes violence against Lgbt to breakdown of family, lack of respect 4 cops, open borders
Speaking before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, they talked about how they believe anti-LGBTQ legislation and hateful rhetoric encouraged hate crimes.
Among those to speak was Club Q survivor James Slaugh.
He said, “Club Q was a second home and safe space not just for me, but for all of us. Outside of these spaces we are continually being dehumanized, marginalized and targeted. The fear-based and hateful rhetoric surrounding the LGBTQ+, especially around trans individuals and drag performers, leads to violence. It incites violence.”
Related: “I will miss you forever”: Heartbreaking tributes to bartenders killed at Club Q in Colorado Springs
Slaugh’s thoughts were echoed by others. Democrat lawmakers on the committee tended to agree.
Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), said. “The horrific attack at Club Q is yet one more avoidable symptom of a larger epidemic plaguing our nation: a culture of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and violence from politicians and political extremists.”
Wisconsin Rep. Glenn Grothman was among GOP members who wanted to stress that there has been a rise in violent crime across society. He had his own views on what was causing it.
According to Grothman, it’s little to do with attitudes toward gay people or the easy accessibility of guns. It’s primarily due to the breakdown of the family and a lack of respect toward the police. He also said that “open borders” might contribute. 
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/gop-rep-suggests-violence-against-lgbtq-people-mainly-due-to-breakdown-of-the-family/ar-AA15jITa
= new reply since forum marked as read
