TX Republican Party Platform includes an errant comma - suggesting majority of Texans are gay

[kpete]

Quote of the Day

May 20, 2016By Taegan Goddard

“Homosexuality is a chosen behavior that is contrary to the fundamental unchanging truths that has been ordained by God in the Bible, recognized by our nations founders, and shared by the majority of Texans.”

— The Texas Republican Party platform, which Reuters notes includes an errant comma suggesting that the majority of Texans are gay.

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-texas-lgbt-idUSKCN0YA2RQ
https://politicalwire.com/2016/05/20/quote-of-the-day-1278/

[samsingh]

1. This was enough to Challenge Obamacare

A similar typo took the case to the Supreme COurt

[Quackers]

2. They wish they were that lucky. nt

[mnhtnbb]

3. The majority of Texans are ignorant bigots.

[ret5hd]

4. Well yeah, but, you know, uhhhhmmm, uhhh, they're FABULOUS ignorant bigots!

[MH1]

5. On first read I'd say the problem is has/have, not comma.

“Homosexuality is a chosen behavior that is contrary to the fundamental unchanging truths that has been ordained by God in the Bible, recognized by our nations founders, and shared by the majority of Texans.”

Should be "have" (plural) to agree with "truths" (plural". "Has" (singular) agrees with "chosen behavior" (singular).

Guess I should go read the link and see what is the argument there for calling it a comma problem.

[Jim__]

6. I wonder if another part of their platform recommends more cuts to public education.

"We don't need no stinkin' education."

[yellowcanine]

7. Well now you know why they oppose common core.

Don't want those children learning proper English and getting all uppity about it!