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Act Now: Speak Out against Texas GOP Platform

July 18, 2012 by Dan Rafter, Online Campaigns Manager

The Texas GOP’s 2012 platform is a unique document that offers a number of head-scratching beliefs – it calls for the repeal of healthcare reform and even the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It pushes a definition of marriage as between “a natural man” and “a natural woman.” It calls teaching a multicultural curriculum in Texas schools “divisive.”

But the most shocking part concerns the party’s take on homosexuality. According to the Texas Republican Party, LGBT people “tear(s) at the fabric of society and contribute(s) to the breakdown of the family unity." Check it out:

We affirm that the practice of homosexuality tears at the fabric of society and contributes to the breakdown of the family unit. 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 public policy, nor should “family” be redefined to include homosexual “couples.” We believe there should be no granting of special legal entitlements or creation of special status for homosexual behavior, regardless of state of origin. Additionally, we oppose any criminal or civil penalties against those who oppose homosexuality out of faith, conviction or belief in traditional values.

Join HRC in calling on RNC Chairman Priebus to immediately reject this divisive, archaic and offensive platform. With the Republic National Convention just a month away, now is the time for national Republicans to reject this hateful rhetoric. Add your name now.

Check out the jarring platform.