Sen. Ashburn wins at losing, receives “Pink Brick Award”

California State Sen. Roy Ashburn has become the first gay recipient of the “Pink Brick Award.” The award, given by the San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Committee, highlights a person (or organization) who has done the most to anger and/or disappoint the gay community.

Earlier this year, Sen. Ashburn was arrested for drunk driving following a night at a local gay bar. This arrest led to harsh criticism and speculation regarding the Senator’s sexual orientation. Following years of rejecting nearly every pro-gay/pro-equal rights piece of legislation possible, Sen. Ashburn came out as a gay man — causing an outpouring of opinions ranging from anger to pity.

This year, Sen. Ashburn joins a long (and growing) list of not-so-proud award winners, including Dianne Feinstein, Carrie Prejean, Bill O’Reilly, and even the Human Rights Campaign.