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However, the idea that our children should be taught about concepts of transgenderism and be exposed to sexually explicit materials in the classrooms is abhorrent.” That is their right as Americans, and I don’t think the government has any role in telling them otherwise. “Let me be clear: I will fight for and protect the rights of all citizens, including those in the LGBTQ community to express themselves however they want. “The media and those on the left have tried to change the focus from education to the LGBT community, specifically, that I hate them,” Robinson said in the video. In a video posted on his Facebook page Saturday night, Robinson narrated over images depicting gay sex that were taken from “Gender Queer.” Robinson claimed the illustrated book “is currently in North Carolina schools,” though it wasn’t mentioned a single time in the 831-page report he released in August highlighting cases of alleged “indoctrination.” That report was designed to support a Republican bill that would have limited teaching about race if not for Cooper’s veto. Among many largely bureaucratic activities, Robinson could preside as North Carolina’s top officeholder if Cooper chose to travel outside the state. Roy Cooper’s office has called Robinson’s June remarks “abhorrent,” but it did not respond when asked if the governor himself has anything to say on the matter, or if Cooper believes the independently elected lieutenant governor should resign. Basic decency is all we should need to agree on to see that.”ĭemocratic Gov. “Of course he should step down,” Jackson wrote. Senate nominee, tweeted that Robinson’s comments revealed “real hatred.” Jeff Jackson of Mecklenburg County, who is campaigning to be the Democrats’ 2022 U.S. The White House called Robinson’s comments “repugnant and offensive.” The state Republican Party and North Carolina’s two most powerful state lawmakers, House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate leader Phil Berger, have declined to comment. Governor Robinson still doesn’t understand how anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric is received in North Carolina, he should ask former Governor Pat McCrory,” Human Rights Campaign Interim President Joni Madison said in a statement, referring to McCrory’s 2016 gubernatorial election loss months after signing a bill compelling North Carolinians to use the restroom of the gender assigned at their birth. “We are calling on Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson to resign for his disgraceful, hateful statements directed at LGBTQ+ people.