Ted Cruz Wants to Lift Gay Sex Ban in Texas
Breaking from other dyed-in-the-wool Republicans, Texas U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz wants to repeal his state's 1970s law banning gay sex.
As reported by Chron, Cruz says the "government has no business" in bedrooms. And as much as it feels weird, he makes a great point.
"Consenting adults should be able to do what they wish in their private sexual activity," Cruz's spokesman told The Dallas Morning News.
The law Cruz is referring to, which criminalizes sodomy, was passed in 1973. Although the Supreme Court's landmark 2003 Lawrence v. Texas ruling prevents states from banning sex between two of the same genders, the Texas law was never removed from its books.
However, it appears Cruz's comments could be signaling what is to come. After SCOTUS repealed Roe v. Wade late last month, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas signaled that marriage equality should be next. Next after that, Lawrence v. Texas.
Cruz's desires seem to clash with members of his party. A recent update to the Republican Party's official platform states, "We believe there should be no granting of special legal entitlements or creation of special status for homosexual behavior, regardless of state of origin," adding, "We oppose any criminal or civil penalties against those who oppose homosexuality out of faith, conviction, or belief in traditional values."
Perhaps Cruz is ready to go rogue? We will be watching.