Cal Anderson

Cal Anderson (May 2, 1948 – August 4, 1995) was an American politician who served in the Washington House of Representatives from the 43rd district from 1987 to 1995, and in the Washington State Senate from the 43rd district for a few months in 1995, as a member of the Democratic Party. He was the first openly gay member of the Washington State Legislature.

Quotes

• We're not putting Spot to sleep, we're putting a human being to sleep
  • As quoted in The Spokesman-Review (March 14, 1995)
    • Stated after voting against legislation that changed the primary method of execution in Washington from hanging to lethal injection

Quotes about Anderson

• If you wouldn't go around bragging that you're a homosexual, maybe it wouldn't happen
  • As quoted in The Spokesman-Review (February 27, 1992)
    • Stated by Senator A. L. Rasmussen in response to homophobic death threats sent to Anderson