Out Pa. Lawmaker Brian Sims Shares Anti-Gay Hate Mail He's Received

Openly gay Pennsylvania Representative Brian Sims is sharing the anti-gay hate mail he's received since he's been in office.

Taking to Facebook Tuesday, the outspoken lawmaker addressed his post directly to bigots.

"When my Office gets letters like this, I'm reminded of today's Marriage Equality anniversary and of last night's Democratic National Committee #LGBTQ Gala," Sims wrote. "My PRIDE in being a member of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities is so much greater than any nastiness or aggression you'll ever send my way because of it. This is a battle you can't win.

"My communities are stronger than you, more resilient than you, and have more reasons than ever before to FIGHT for our country!" he added, urging Facebook to not delete his post as it serves as "a reminder of what Pride looks like for far too many people."

Along with his post, Sims shared photos of handwritten letters he received. One says, "We need more Pulse nightclubs incidents [sic]. I guess 'Chestnut' Street is appropriate for you."

As of his writing, his post earned over 6,700 reactions on Facebook and nearly 2,500 shares.

Sims recently made headlines when he "welcomed" Vice President Mike Pence to Pennsylvania by giving him the middle finger in a Facebook post.