Log Cabin Republicans And Other Strange Syndromes

Sometimes I have to wonder what makes a gay man or lesbian become a Republican. It must be some strange compelling mania that overtakes them when they are young. Perhaps they are tempted into the Republican lifestyle by offers or money or lurid promises of big fancy cars. Who knows?

All I know is that it must be some kind of sickness that has yet to be addressed by the medical community. We need a “Manhattan Project” to cure Gay’s of the Republican lifestyle!

Consider the strange Log Cabin Republicans. This group claims to be working from within the party to change it. I guess in Texas they have not had much success, ever!

Here is a very telling passage directly lifted from the state’s Republican Party Platform.

Homosexuality - We believe that the practice of sodomy tears at the fabric of society, contributes to the breakdown of the family unit, and leads to the spread of dangerous, communicable diseases.

Homosexual behavior is contrary to the fundamental, unchanging truths that have been ordained by God, recognized by our country’s founders, and shared by the majority of Texans. Homosexuality must not be presented as an acceptable “alternative” lifestyle in our public education and policy, nor should “family” be redefined to include homosexual “couples.” We are opposed to any granting of special legal entitlements, recognition, or privileges including, but not limited to, marriage between persons of the same sex, custody of children by homosexuals, homosexual partner insurance or retirement benefits. We oppose any criminal or civil penalties against those who oppose homosexuality out of faith, conviction, or belief in traditional values.

Texas Sodomy Statutes - We oppose the legalization of sodomy. We demand that Congress exercise its authority granted by the U.S. Constitution to withhold jurisdiction from the federal courts from cases involving sodomy.

I will spare you the clause about marriage being between a “natural man and natural woman”.

So why are there such strange creatures as Log Cabin Republicans? The world may never know.