Texas' Top GOP Candidates All Oppose Gay Rights, Can't Even Say if Being Gay Is A Disorder Or Not
While the rest of the country is swiftly moving towards equality for those who are LGBT, the Texas GOP seems to be having a hard time catching up to the times and even show signs of moving backwards on the issue (Homosexuality is a disorder? Really?).
Staying true to their Party's Platform -- yep, the one that also denounces teaching critical thinking skills to kids -- Republicans running for the top statewide offices unanimously oppose expanding protections based on sexual orientation.
This opposition comes especially strong after legal questions surrounding gay rights have become major issues in Texas. Because of failure from the state to pass a statewide non-discrimination law that includes sexual orientation and gender identity, major cities like Austin, Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth, El Paso, and San Antonio have had to pass non-discrimination city ordinances to help protect their LGBT citizens from discrimination.
The Associated Press AP sent six questions on gay rights to the Republican candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general. Their survey shows that all GOP candidates support the state's gay marriage ban and most say local ordinances that prohibit gay discrimination violate other people's freedom of religion.
More at http://www.burntorangereport.com/diary/14111/texas-top-gop-candidates-all-oppose-gay-rights-cant-even-say-if-being-gay-is-a-disorder-or-not .
Cross-posted at LGBT Group.