“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana, The Life of Reason, 1905
The year he retired he expressed support for the LGBTQ+ community & drawing attention to the high suicide rates among LGBTQ+ youth
"I think every day about the kids who are still there who haven't made out, who haven't escaped from this kind of bigotry"
"It is paramount that our standards also promote inclusivity and respect for every child, including LGBTQ youth”
“This state is governed by the interest of the people of the state of Florida, not based on the demands of California corporate executives"
The legislation prohibits “a student of the male sex from competing against another school on a team designated for female students”
"Lawmakers should stop meddling in the lives of innocent kids and focus on more pressing issues that pose legitimate threats in Kentucky”
He believes key civil rights decisions of the past 70 years were wrongly decided & an improper usurpation of states' rights
“I see Lauren Boebert as an obstacle – the same way I would see a traffic cone as an obstacle,” he said, adding: “Bring it on.”
A growing number of Republicans seem to be coming around to an idea that’s old news: people like Cawthorn shouldn’t hold public office