Robert Bowers (mug shot)
Podcast: Neo-Nazi Kills 11 At Synagogue Celebrating Gay Family’s New Twins; LGBT TV Representation Hits All-Time High
In this week’s podcast:
• A religious ceremony celebrating the adoption of twins by a gay couple at a Pittsburgh synagogue was interrupted by an armed neo-nazi who shot and killed 11 people. Click here to donate to help the victims and families affected by the hate crime.
• Out actor Garrett Clayton is talking about the homophobia he’s encountered in Hollywood.
• Caitlyn Jenner admits she was wrong to trust Donald Trump on LGBTQ issues.
• How many is “too many” sexual partners for a 30-year-old gay man?
• LGBTQ representation hits an all-time high on television.
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
Report: Synagogue Shooting Occurred During Ceremony For Gay Couple’s Children
The mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue yesterday that left 11 dead and six more injured happened during a ceremony for the children of a gay couple.
According to local LGBTQ group, The Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh, the deadly attack occurred during a bris, the Jewish rite of male circumcision, for the couple’s adopted twins.
We were just informed that this morning’s tragedy was happening during a Briss for a set of twins adopted by a gay couple.
Our hearts and prayers go out to all that were involved including the members of the Synagogue, law-enforcement and first responders.
We have witnessed the worst of America this morning in our town Pittsburgh. More than ever we must come together as people and change the temperament of our country.
After surrendering to police, assailant Robert D. Bowers said he “wanted all Jews to die,” according to a Pittsburgh police report.
Bowers was charged with 29 criminal accounts by federal officials.
Chad Griffin, president of the Human Rights Campaign, issued a statement which read, in part, “Our hearts are with the community of the Tree of Life Synagogue, the first responders who bravely rushed into danger to save lives, the people of Pittsburgh, and all those impacted by this tragic act of hate violence.”
Donald Trump, true to form, told reporters that gun laws had “little” to do with the shooting.
“If they had protection inside, maybe it could have been a different situation,” Trump said.
Mind you, four police officers – who are well-trained in using firearms – were injured during the shooting.
After the massacre, the Trumpster called for bringing “back the death penalty” through legislation even though the death penalty is legal in Pennsylvania.
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to raise funds for the victims of the shooting and their families. At this writing, the campaign has raised almost $400,000.