Texas politician's tweet after Orlando massacre appalls Twitter; CNet, 6/12/16

Chris Matyszczyk, CNet; Texas politician's tweet after Orlando massacre appalls Twitter:

"Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick tweeted this a few hours after the massacre: "Do not be deceived. God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows." This verse from the Bible -- Galatians 6:7 -- may have its appropriate context.

Many on Twitter, however, took it as an affirmation of Patrick's anti-LGBT stance. He is against gay marriage. He's been described by Josh Earnest, the president's press secretary, as "a right-wing radio host elected to public state office."

Reaction to Patrick's tweet -- posted at 4 a.m. PT on Sunday -- was swift.

"Tweeted as new [sic] breaks of mass casualties at a gay nightclub. Vile. Have you no shame?" tweeted one commenter.

"Try being a human being for once in your life," tweeted another.

Just after 9 a.m. PT the tweet was deleted.

Later in the morning, Patrick's office issued a statement. It said in part: "Regarding his morning's scripture posting on social media, be assured that the post was not done in response to last night's tragedy. The post was designed and scheduled last Thursday.""