An anti-gay marriage on-air comment by Kellie Rasberry, co-host of the syndicated Kidd Kraddick in the Morning show based at Clear Channel top 40 KHKS (Kiss-FM) Dallas, has created a firestorm of backlash. Rasberry noted that she doesn’t support same-sex marriage, with the explanation that her belief is related to how she was raised. Reaction on her Facebook page was swift and passionate, with hundreds of listeners taking to her to task. The Dallas Voice reports that in addition to being called a “hater,” numerous posts voiced disappointment at her "bigoted" opinion: “Just because you were raised ignorant don’t mean you have to remain so,” wrote Paul Jay Ritter, Jr. “People change, and it’s okay.” Rasberry is a popular figure in the local gay community and has been a guest celebrity at GayBingo Dallas on a number of occasions, the Voice says. 
Rasberry quickly responded with a statement that was posted on Facebook: “Yes, I had a very religious upbringing. I was raised to believe marriage is between a man and a woman and I still lean towards that, but like other things that I have changed my mind on, this may change as well... Gay marriage is not a chest-thumping conviction of mine but I can certainly understand when someone feels they don’t have full equality... If what I said was interpreted by any members of the LGBT community as insensitive or if it was hurtful, I so apologize. I have supported, given my time and volunteered for organizations that are vital to this community. To those who know me, I trust you know my heart.  We all have a lot to learn and I hope we all continue to grow. To those who don’t know me thank you for letting me know how you feel.”
As of noon Friday, it appeared comments were growing more tempered, with numerous posts on her Facebook page saying that while they took issue with her opinion, they respect her right to disagree and appreciated her response. It appears the fire has been put out.