“no intention of stopping” his public adoration of McClur’s mostly nude images.“While I have made some mistakes in my use of social media,” his statement continued, “the characterization of me and my record as somehow ‘anti-gay’ is inaccurate.”Oh boy!
Here we go…New statement from Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally. pic.twitter.com/4lAWBT93ZFHe goes on to say that he was “raised in a time when homosexuality was deeply shameful” and that he now has “friends and even a relative who is gay.” Let’s be clear about two things though: First, he was raised in a time when others viewed homosexuality as shameful.
Second, you can have gay friends and still be homophobic.He then says he still holds “traditional Tennessee values dear” — like supporting “traditional marriage” for not-gay people.
He also says he has tried to better understand the gay community while not compromising his desire to “protect children.”Excuse us… What?!What does better understanding our community have to do with protecting children?