Aloha. In my past, I said and believed things that were wrong, and worse, hurtful to people in the LGBTQ+ community and their loved ones. I’m deeply sorry for having said and believed them.https://youtu.be/eLb3KVBErig
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I grew up knowing that every person is a child of God, and equally loved by God. I have always believed in the fundamental rights and equality of all people.
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But I also grew up in a socially conservative household, where I was raised to believe that marriage should only be between a man and a woman. For a period of my life I didn’t see the contradiction in those beliefs.
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While many Americans may relate to growing up in a conservative home, my story is a little different because my father was very outspoken. He was an activist who was fighting against gay rights and marriage equality in Hawaii – and at that time, I forcefully defended him.
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But over the years, I formed my own opinions based on my life experience that changed my views – at a personal level in having aloha, love, for all people, and ensuring that every American, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, is treated equally under the law.
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I look forward to being able to share more of my story and experiences growing up – not as an excuse, but in the hopes that it may inspire others to truly live aloha; to love and care for others.
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When we deny LGBTQ+ people the basic rights that exist for every American, we are denying their humanity - denying that they are equal. We are also creating a dangerous environment that breeds discrimination and violence.
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When we divide people based on who they are or who they love, all we are doing is adding fuel to the flames that perpetuate bigotry and hatred.
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I’m so grateful to my friends and loved ones, both gay and straight, who patiently helped me see how my past positions on these issues were at odds with my values, my aloha, and that they were causing people harm.
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I regret the role I played in causing such pain, and I remain committed to fighting for LGBTQ+ equality. You can learn more about my legislative record here:https://www.tulsigabbard.org/tulsi-gabbard-on-lgbt …
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your honesty and growth is admirable and appreciated. keep it up, never back down. great luck with your run! i want to see you and bernie as a team
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Excuse me, I grew up in a liberal home with a mother and father who believed black and white don't mix, nor should two women or two men engage themselves as a "couple". Guess what Tulsi, I formed my own opinions and beliefs and embraced what they couldn't seem to get past.
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There's no contradiction in those believes Tulsi. Marriage should be only between a man and a women. Anything else is not natural and destroy the foundations of family which is very important for a healthy society and nation.
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"A period in [your] life" is literally the entirely of your life until maybe 10 years ago.
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I take this apology as a slap on the family &
#Polynesian#Samoan upbringing.Culturally speaking,Polynesians have values rooted in respect, love for family, & traditions simular to conservatism.This#apology is hypocritical something#Democrats are experts at#Gabbard#SellOutThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Good reason to reject religion, fairy tales and other silly myths.
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True some know. A lot of them grow up with racist parents and grandparents. If they want to judge you then they should not be getting upset when minorities blame them for their past
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Raise your hand if you had conservative parents who thought homosexuality was wrong but you challenged those beliefs instead of accepting them as fact.
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I grew up in a tiny, super white town in IA. My dad is a bigot & during HS one day at dinner I asked him what he'd do if I brought home a black girlfriend. He said I wouldn't be living there anymore. I left the table in utter disgust and we have not had a good relationship since.
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Conservative home or Godly home?
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