Raleigh, N.C. — A group of protesters gathered in downtown Raleigh on Wednesday afternoon to condemn Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson for his remarks critical of the LGBTQ community.
In what was described as a youth rally, a mix of adults and children were seen holding signs on the sidewalk in front of the Hawkins-Hartness House on Blount Street, site of the lieutenant governor's office. Robinson has come under fire in recent days in light of the remarks. Several elected officials and LGBTQ advocacy groups have asked Robinson to resign.
Demonstrators held signs with writings such as "Jesus said love everyone," "We're all God's children" and "Hate has no home here." Protesters chanted "we are not filth" and "love is love."
Police were on scene, although the gathering appeared to be orderly. Some counter protesters appeared with signs in support of Robinson. Videos of Robinson's speeches at two North Carolina churches from this summer have surfaced in recent days.
“There’s no reason anybody anywhere in America should be telling any child about transgenderism, homosexuality, any of that filth,” Robinson said told the congregation at Asbury Baptist Church in Seagrove in June.
Robinson has also come under fire for his efforts in trying to remove what he called "highly sexual" material from North Carolina schools curriculum.
The White House called Robinson’s comments “repugnant and offensive.”
"This just feels like a bridge too far," said Melissa Florer-Bixler of Robinson's words. Florer-Bixler is a pastor of Raleigh Mennonite Church.
"Someone has to stand up to him and today it's these kids," she said.
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