I’m not homophobic, I’m not a bigot, I’m not pandering to hatred.
Meaning of the quote
This quote from American musician Sonny Bono means that he is not afraid of or against people who are gay, he is not being prejudiced or closed-minded, and he is not trying to appeal to those who hate or dislike certain groups of people. He is saying that he is not any of those negative things, but instead is being fair and accepting of everyone.
About Sonny Bono
Sonny Bono was an American singer, songwriter, actor, and politician. He formed the singing duo Sonny & Cher with his second wife, Cher. Bono later served as mayor of Palm Springs and a U.S. Representative until his death in 1998. The Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act, which extended copyright terms, was named in his honor.
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