Fort Worth Republican state Rep. Matt Krause has stated before that he’s against same-sex marriage, but he opined over the holiday weekend that gays marrying won’t ruin opposite-sex marriages.
“I’ve said this before, but with last week’s DOMA ruling, I think it bears repeating. The heterosexual community has done more to undermine the traditional family than same-sex marriage ever could,” Krause posted on his Facebook page. “High divorce rates, rampant infidelity, and the astronomical numbers of children being born into homes without fathers should cause us much concern. While it is important to be active and engaged on all fronts that seek to undermine the family, we fool ourselves if we think same-sex marriage is the one thing that could destroy the nuclear family. Agree or disagree?”
Krause, who’s worked for the anti-gay Liberty Counsel, authored HB 360 earlier this year. In its initial form, the bill would have allowed university clubs to discriminate based on race, gender and sexual orientation. Krause later reworded the measure and offered it as an amendment to another bill, but it was cut from the final version.
Many who’ve commented on Krause’s Facebook post agreed with him, while some pointed out that he shouldn’t be against same-sex marriage.
“You fool yourself for thinking there’s something wrong with same-sex marriage, but I applaud you for encouraging your base to take a look in their mirrors!” Allen VH wrote.
Celinda Barrett wrote: “I think that the very thing that is wrong with hetro marriages could also hs happen to same sex marriages given some time. Why? Because we all make mistakes, we err, couples get into relationships and marriages for the wrong reasons. Also, how many people do you know that are only commited to a relationship when things are going their way.?”
Frank Grainger had a more comical response: “That’s why I’m baffled that the homosexual community wanted any part of it. ‘Rampant systemic failure? Sign me up for some of THAT action! LOL.”
Janie Knudsen responded to some negative comments about same-sex relationships being doomed because of the stereotype that gays are promiscuous. She wrote a long response that mentioned she and her partner of 20 years have three children and attend church.
“I think the question before us is how to be responsible and act with respect toward others with our hard won freedoms,” Knudsen wrote. “The same goes for same sex marriage. You can hardly blame secret ( for centuries) subculture for not behaving in a responsible way when they are denied their relationships and even themselves their right to exist. You treat them like criminals and are surprised when their relationships fail and fall apart. But in spite of the outcast status and the betrayals of their families of origin many gay and lesbian folks have formed life long relationships.”
So far, Krause has not responded to any of the comments.
