Story out of Orlando, Florida:
US. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, had a heated exchange with a protester Tuesday at a business near the Pulse nightclub shooting scene, which included the accusation that Rubio has “blood on your hands.”
David Moran of Orlando joined press at the event, which was supposed to be focused on how Rubio was trying to help businesses affected by slow traffic around the mass shooting scene.
Instead, about 30 protesters shouted so loudly outside that Rubio could hardly be heard at some points. The goal of the protest was to highlight Rubio's lack of support for such things as gun control measures.
"I’m really angry at you," Moran said. "I don’t feel you’re doing anything to support the LGBTQ people. I need to know what is your relationship is with the NRA. Why are you talking with transphobes and homophobes like John Stemberger... all of you have blood on your hands,” Moran said.
Rubio responded, “I disagree with your assessment… Homophobia means you’re scared of people, I’m not scared of people. Quite frankly I respect all people. We probably have a disagreement on the definition of marriage.”
Moran interrupted again, “Your policies kill people. Your policies enable people to be murdered. You have to protect us. You’re not protecting us. We’re going to be gunned down.”
Later Moran said Pulse was the first gay bar he visited when he was coming out. He had been arrested for protesting in front of Rubio's office recently; Rubio said he was in Washington at the time and had nothing to do with the arrest. Cont.
Story from - Orlando Sentinel
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