A Texas politician tweeted a homophobic message just hours after 50 people were murdered in a gay club in Orlando.In
the deadliest gun massacre in US history, a suspected Islamic extremist
held more than 100 people hostage on Saturday night before gunning them
down. As
the country reels in response to the news,
Lieutenant Governor of Texas
Dan Patrick - a fierce anti-LGBT campaigner - posted a picture of a
psalm implying men are responsible for their own fate.
Dan Patrick's website has a petition urging visitors to join his
campaign against transgender people being allowed to choose which
bathroom to use. He's also pushed pro-life, anti-abortion bills and open
carry gun laws
'Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Galations 6:7,' the tweet read.
Patrick posted the tweet at 7am Central Time - two hours after the three-hour siege on Pulse nightclub came to an end.
His tweet sparked outrage.
'Where is your compassion?' one Twitter user hit back.
Another said: 'You should be ashamed of yourself.'
Despite the backlash, Patrick's social media team responded by posting the message again on his Facebook page at 10am.
Patrick's
website currently has a petition on the homepage urging visitors to
join his campaign against transgender people being allowed to choose
which bathroom to use.
He's also pushed pro-life, anti-abortion bills and open carry gun laws.
Daily Mail Online has contacted Patrick for a comment.
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