Governor of Utah Apologises After Gay Cure Ban Fails to Become Law

Gary Herbert, the Republican Governor of Utah, has apologised directly to young LGBT+ activists after a bill promising to ban gay conversion therapy in the state failed to become a law.

Herbert backed the bill but was accused by activists for helping lawmakers strip it of its content.

Herbert apologised for his actions in an open letter.

“My intention was never to harm you. We have had an enormous misunderstanding, and I am sorry.

“I realise there is much I do not understand about the issues that LGBTQ youth face every day.

“I also believe you deserve to be heard. You deserve our help. And you deserve a future where you can feel safe, welcome, and loved in our state.”

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