The NOH8 Campaign hit Capitol Hill on Thursday to have lawmakers pose with duct tape over their mouths. Apparently the tape symbolizes “their voices being silenced by Prop 8 and similar legislation around the world.” Or something. U.S. representatives and senators silenced by legislation? Insert eye roll here.
But for a while at least, things were a little quieter in D.C. as the Democratic H8 machine ground to a halt. Thanks, duct tape!
at @NOH8Campaign's #NOH8onTheHill photoshoot this morning. pic.twitter.com/TKeUXqPsap
— Rep.George Miller (@askgeorge) June 13, 2013
Honored to join #NoH8OntheHill this morning and stand up for justice, equality, and love. Thx @NOH8Campaign! pic.twitter.com/TKpCKjfNoY
— Rep. Mark Pocan (@repmarkpocan) June 13, 2013
As a proud member of the @LGBTqCaucus glad to participate in #NOH8onTheHill photo-shoot. pic.twitter.com/umJGPSQrhM
— Rep. Marc Veasey (@RepVeasey) June 13, 2013
Just got my @NOH8 photo taken! Standing for marriage equality — it's about simple fairness. #NoH8ontheHill pic.twitter.com/Ohfd9tqW55
— Rep. Dan Kildee (@RepDanKildee) June 13, 2013
Proud to join @NOH8Campaign to support marriage equality and equal rights. #NoH8OnTheHill pic.twitter.com/N67G4KMPzZ
— Tim Bishop (@TimBishopNY) June 13, 2013
Taking my @NOH8Campaign #NOH8ontheHill shot in support of full #equality . Hate has no place in our country. pic.twitter.com/B9AjfCwMPs
— Rep. Scott Peters (@RepScottPeters) June 13, 2013
Posing for @NOH8Campaign photo shoot #NOH8 #NOH8ontheHill pic.twitter.com/mj36alKjZq
— Joe Crowley (@JoeCrowleyNY) June 13, 2013
I am proud to stand with @NOH8Campaign for marriage equality and equal rights for all. #noh8onthehill pic.twitter.com/7QFT8FYSpa
— Colleen Hanabusa (@ColleenHanabusa) June 13, 2013
Happy to join .@NOH8Campaign to support marriage equality and equal rights for all. #NOH8OnTheHill pic.twitter.com/F1W2Um67fO
— Rep. Donald Payne Jr (@RepDonaldPayne) June 13, 2013
BREAKING! The first U.S Senator has posed for a #NOH8 photo during #NOH8onTheHill! Thank you @MartinHeinrich RT pic.twitter.com/WO8Iw33Wbx
— NOH8 Campaign (@NOH8Campaign) June 13, 2013
It does get better!
But, of course, we jest. As entertaining as it is to see senators and congressmen willingly shut their yaps for a while, we want tolerance bullies to keep talking and showing the country what they’re all about.
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