Texas Governor Rick Perry put on a show yesterday in Texas at an evangelical school signing bills supported by the theocrats. He also made a big production out of signing the anti-gay marriage amendment, even though that was not necessary:
During the 90-minute program, Perry also signed a resolution to amend the Texas Constitution by banning same-sex marriages. However, that signature was only ceremonial since voters must approve the proposed ban in November.What a creep. (Again, one wonders why Rick Perry has to be so out front with his gay-bashing, I'm sensing a pattern.)...
But the key thing, he may have given away the hidden agenda of the theocrats. Note to Texans...this isn't just about gays. In Texas, gay couples already can't get married:
"A nurturing home with a loving mother and loving father is the best way to guide our children down the proper path," he said.How does gay marriage have anything to do with that in Texas? Me thinks that this referendum is more nefarious. In fact the language in Texas never mentions the words "gay" or "homosexual" or "same sex." The amendmement reads:
Marriage in this state shall consist only of the union of one man and one woman.Couldn't that mean one man and one woman ONLY? So, let's review. Gays already can't get married in Texas. Governor Perry say the amendment is about maintaining the two-parent family. The amendment talks about the "union of one man and one woman." Looks like this thing is aimed at straight people -- the theocrats are using the gay smokescreen to control straight marriage. Why not? It worked in every other state so far. But, this time, we need to call them out on it.
