This Dad Covered His Ute In Marriage Equality Signs To Support His Gay Son
This Dad Covered His Ute In Marriage Equality Signs To Support His Gay Son
Thomas told BuzzFeed News he "grew up homophobic" and spent a lot of time in settings that were hostile to gay people.
"I spent nine years in the army, I'm a Vietnam veteran, I was a plumbing contractor," he said. "I was conditioned to be homophobic, and then one day my son comes out to me.
- Since his son Nathan came out 12 years ago, Thomas has been a vocal advocate for same-sex marriage and other LGBTI causes.
And now he's spreading the message in an extremely Australian way: by decorating his ute.Thomas told BuzzFeed News he "grew up homophobic" and spent a lot of time in settings that were hostile to gay people.
"I spent nine years in the army, I'm a Vietnam veteran, I was a plumbing contractor," he said. "I was conditioned to be homophobic, and then one day my son comes out to me.