Taylor Swift expresa su apoyo al colectivo LGTB: «Creo en la lucha por los derechos LGTB»

A causa de las futuras elecciones en su estado de Tennessee, Taylor Swift ha publicado sus ideologías políticas a través de un post en Instagram, donde afirma que votará por Phil Bredesen para el Senado y por Jim Cooper para la Cámara de Representantes.

La cantante siempre había sido reacia a hablar sobre este tema hasta ahora, que se siente «diferente».

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I’m writing this post about the upcoming midterm elections on November 6th, in which I’ll be voting in the state of Tennessee. In the past I’ve been reluctant to publicly voice my political opinions, but due to several events in my life and in the world in the past two years, I feel very differently about that now. I always have and always will cast my vote based on which candidate will protect and fight for the human rights I believe we all deserve in this country. I believe in the fight for LGBTQ rights, and that any form of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender is WRONG. I believe that the systemic racism we still see in this country towards people of color is terrifying, sickening and prevalent. I cannot vote for someone who will not be willing to fight for dignity for ALL Americans, no matter their skin color, gender or who they love. Running for Senate in the state of Tennessee is a woman named Marsha Blackburn. As much as I have in the past and would like to continue voting for women in office, I cannot support Marsha Blackburn. Her voting record in Congress appalls and terrifies me. She voted against equal pay for women. She voted against the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which attempts to protect women from domestic violence, stalking, and date rape. She believes businesses have a right to refuse service to gay couples. She also believes they should not have the right to marry. These are not MY Tennessee values. I will be voting for Phil Bredesen for Senate and Jim Cooper for House of Representatives. Please, please educate yourself on the candidates running in your state and vote based on who most closely represents your values. For a lot of us, we may never find a candidate or party with whom we agree 100% on every issue, but we have to vote anyway. So many intelligent, thoughtful, self-possessed people have turned 18 in the past two years and now have the right and privilege to make their vote count. But first you need to register, which is quick and easy to do. October 9th is the LAST DAY to register to vote in the state of TN. Go to vote.org and you can find all the info. Happy Voting! 🗳😃🌈

A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Oct 7, 2018 at 4:33pm PDT

La cantante se ha posicionado claramente por el partido demócrata, apoyando al colectivo LGTB+ con las siguientes declaraciones: 

«Siempre he votado y votaré basándome en qué candidato protegerá y luchará por los derechos humanos que creo que nos merecemos en este país. Creo en la lucha por los derechos LGBTQ y que cualquier forma de discriminación basada en la orientación sexual o el género está EQUIVOCADA» dice Taylor.

Además, no ha olvidado la presente discriminación que sufren las personas de color en su país: «Creo que el racismo sistemático que todavía vemos en este país hacia la gente de color es frecuente, terrorífico y nauseabundo. No puedo votar por alguien que no está dispuesto a luchar por la dignidad de TODOS los estadounidenses, sin que importe el color de la piel, el género o a quién amen».

Han sido unas declaraciones que no han podido pasar desapercibido para nadie en el mundo, donde recuerda a Marsha Blackburn, la candidata republicana al Senado apoyada por Trump, que «Esos no son MIS valores de Tennessee». 

Una persona tan influyente como Taylor Swift ha mostrado su total apoyo a la diversidad, tolerancia y respeto. Algo que seguro sus millones de fans sentirán con orgullo y donde podrán establecer un referente para no tener miedo y luchar por unos derechos, que son humanos.