GOP Rep. Keith Self referred to Rep. Sarah McBride as "Mr. McBride," sparking pushback from Rep. Bill Keating. Self defended his use of male pronouns and declared he is not obligated to participate in McBride's "fantasy."
Key Points
Rep. Keith Self referred to Rep. Sarah McBride as "Mr. McBride," causing controversy
Self defended his use of male pronouns, stating he does not have to participate in McBride's identity
Rep. McBride responded by calling Self "Madam chair" in retaliation
Pros
Brings attention to issues surrounding transgender rights and respect for gender identity
Cons
Use of inappropriate pronouns and lack of respect for Rep. McBride's gender identity