HOUSTON: Slim Majority Back LGBT Rights Bill, Family Research Council Launches “Vote No” Campaign

After months of screaming, dodgy petitions, and outrageous lies, the haters forced a public referendum on repealing Houston’s LGBT rights ordinance. According to a poll issued today, 52% support retaining the law. Early voting begins on October 19th and the Family Research Council is busy inflaming their troops. Via press release:

hnoMoney for Parker’s crusade has streamed in from all across the country — as much as $1.2 million for her misinformation campaign. But even that may not be enough to counter the backlash from pastors and local citizens who refuse to be steamrolled by the national forces of political correctness. They understand, as we do, that this is about a lot more than even bathrooms. It’s about criminalizing religious liberty. Liberals would have new grounds to attack bakers, florists, planners, musicians and others who might decline a same-sex ceremony because of their beliefs. And as much as Mayor Parker would like to keep the lid on the serious fallout for freedom, Texans know all too well where Proposition 1 would lead. Months ago, Parker ruffled feathers by declaring to the city that “This is personal.” Well, now it’s personal to everyone — including every Christian, mom, dad, and businessman in the city. And a vote for the ordinance is a vote against them. We join our Houston friends in urging a No vote on Proposition 1. Early voting begins October 19.

Laws similar to Houston’s already exist in multiple Texas cities.