The American Psychological Association Slams Rick Santorum

Delusional GOP presidential candidate - and likely self-loathing closeted gay given the level of his anti-gay hysteria - recently claimed that there was no legitimate scientific evidence that sexual orientation was immutable and not something changeable. The "frothy mix" just cannot abide the fact that there are well adjusted LGBT citizens who have accepted themselves for who God/the creator made them to be and that legitimate mental health and medical associations are aligned firmly against his dishonest anti-gay propaganda. No doubt, Santorum cannot to stand countenance the realization that he's lived his life as a lie and that not matter what he claims or does, sexual orientation does not change. Interestingly, the American Psychological Association did not let Santorum's lies and propaganda go unchallenged. Think Progress has these highlights on the APA's response to the "froth mix":

Earlier this week, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum told students at his alma mater, Pennsylvania State University, that the American Psychological Association’s support for marriage equality and same-sex families is immaterial. He suggested the APA is made up only of people who support what the APA believes, and that the organization’s statements are “not evidence of benefit to society.”

Here’s how APA spokeswoman Kim Mills responded:


MILLS: The American Psychological Association’s position in support of same-sex marriage is based on a body of empirical research concerning sexual orientation and marriage. APA believes that it is unfair and discriminatory to deny same-sex couples legal access to civil marriage and all its attendant benefits, rights and privileges.

Indeed, the various resolutions and amicus briefs APA has issued on behalf of marriage equality, same-sex couples, and their children cite multitudes of studies that inform their conclusions. It is unknown whether the former senator read any of APA’s publications or the decades of research that inform them before dismissing its 154,000 members for having a “point of view.”

Part of me could almost - and almost is the operative word - feel sorry for Santorum. He obviously has deep seated psychological issues that require serious mental health intervention. But he's such a lying ass*ole that I find it hard to muster any real sympathy. Santorum has chosen to embrace ignorance and bigotry of his own free will and/or as a route for self-promotion. He cares nothing about the harm he does to others and he truly ignores Christ's Gospel message.