Rep. Allen West Fires Intern For Pro-Gay Tweet

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Tea Party favorite Palm Beach-area Rep. Allen West will not have his good name tarnished by any gay nonsense, no sir. The social conservative and staunch opponent of gay rights has fired an intern after the poor kid re-Tweeted a pro-gay message by the Scissor Sisters.

The odd incident was spurred by, of all people, Tracy Morgan. The 30 Rock actor pulled a Michael Richards of sorts by launching into an anti-gay tirade during a recent stand up set, and declared that he'd kill his own son if he found him in bed with another man. Morgan has since apologized, but the outrage continues to burn. Even his co-star (and 30 Rock boss) Tina Fey took Morgan to task.

The Scissors Sisters, a band lead by openly gay Jake Shears, and, if you're not familiar, carry themselves with so much fierce homo-fabulousness they make Lady Gaga look like a frat brother, Tweeted a note of encouragement for Morgan's son.