California Republican State Senator Roy Ashburn, who has "voted against every gay rights measure in the State Senate since taking office", was arrested for DUI early Wednesday after leaving Faces, a popular Sacramento gay bar, with an "unidentified male passenger." The California Highway Patrol pulled over Ashburn after observing his state-issued SUV swerving and weaving between lanes. Ashburn was booked into the Sacramento County Jail and released on $1,400 bond.
The father of four who represents parts of Kern, Tulare and San Bernardino Counties issued this cut-and-paste "apology":
"I am deeply sorry for my actions and offer no excuse for my poor judgment. I accept complete responsibility for my conduct and am prepared to accept the consequences for what I did. I am also truly sorry for the impact this incident will have on those who support and trust me – my family, my constituents, my friends, and my colleagues in the Senate."
Ashburn has a made a career from demonizing gays reports Joe Jervis. "Ashburn has organized and hosted anti-gay marriage rallies for the Traditional Values Coalition. He also has a 100% rating from the anti-gay Capitol Resource Family Impact group for voting against every LGBT rights bill during his tenure. In March 2009, Sen. Ashburn voted against a Senate resolution declaring Proposition 8 unconstitutional. Ashburn voted three times to oppose the creation of Harvey Milk Day. In September he voted against California recognizing out of state same-sex marriages. In 2008 he voted to oppose an expansion of the state's insurance laws to include sexual orientation as a protected class."
Glass houses, stones, etc.
It never fails. The most adamant opposition to gay rights is often from closeted homosexuals. I love that he got caught. You are a homosexual Senator Ashburn.
Posted by: FREELEO | 04 March 2010 at 11:38
WHY?
Like seriously.
Why?
Posted by: Mr. FAMU | 04 March 2010 at 11:40
Why am I not surprised! Soon he will be on TV with the Bible in his hand talking about how much he will be in church to wipe away his demons. Righttt..
I bet he's been picking up men for years...
Posted by: James M | 04 March 2010 at 12:11
So many hypocrites in this world..SMH
Posted by: The Truth | 04 March 2010 at 12:24
I don't know whats bothers me more... his Hypocrisy or his Arrogance!
1) His behavior is clearly hypocritical, because of his Anti-gay record. Then he is out here getting drunk at Gay clubs and leaving with men.
2) The arrogance comes in because he thought it was OK for him to party at Gay Club OPENLY and that he wouldn't have any problems. Its like John Edwards thinking he could do whatever and no one better say a DAMN thing about it!
These guys are just Ridiculous and that goes for ALL Politicians, not just the Repubs.
Posted by: Isis | 04 March 2010 at 12:41
I never understood why some guys on the "down low" had to be so vicious toward openly gay people, or why some openly gay men were vicious toward fem guys and transfolk. For the former it's all about diverting attention away from yourself; for latter it's about self image (not ever wanting to see any of yourself in some queen).
And what does this have to do with the California State Senator? He's on the "down low", right?
Down Low vs The Closet--what's the difference? One articulates a philosophy justifying his "lifestyle", and the other just taps other mens' shoes in the next stall.
Posted by: Derrick from Philly | 04 March 2010 at 12:52
Poetic JUSTICE!!
Posted by: CC | 04 March 2010 at 13:06
A warning to all women: If your man openly hates gays . . . trust me . . . one day you WILL catch him with a dick in his mouth. It never fails!
Posted by: Ochani Lele | 04 March 2010 at 15:26
Most (all!) of these rabid homophobes are running from themselves. Sadly I do think he's going to do the whole "Devil made me do it but now I've found Jesus" thing....even more BS and hypocrisy
Posted by: Reggieh | 04 March 2010 at 15:32
Ummmmmm.....welllllll.............
sounds about right.
Posted by: Diva1961 | 04 March 2010 at 16:28
Such hypocrisy.
But fortunately, KARMA's a jilted cougar.
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