Mark Robinson Pursues Anti-Abortion Extremist Tactics
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Mark Robinson, North Carolina’s Republican gubernatorial candidate, has been accused of flip-flopping on the issue of abortion rights. Despite his and his wife’s personal experience of obtaining an abortion 30 years ago, Robinson has previously stated his support for bills that would outlaw abortion in all cases. Critics argue this contradictory stance is part of a broader strategy among anti-choice advocates to gradually erode reproductive rights.
Mark Robinson’s conflicting stances on healthcare and reproductive rights are a concern for North Carolinians who deserve transparency from their political candidates.
Anti-choice extremists like Mark Robinson consistently fail to respect the majority opinion on reproductive rights. Despite Robinson and others claiming a longstanding opposition to further restrictions, their actions often contradict their words.
For instance, Joyce Arthur encapsulated this double standard among anti-abortion activists with her phrase, “The only moral abortion is my abortion.” This notion of selective morality is evident in Robinson’s recent revelation of his personal experience with abortion services, which he claims justifies his support for a 12-week abortion ban in North Carolina.
However, Robinson’s insistence on stricter abortion laws contradicts his claim to respect the public’s opinion and his previous statements labeling abortion as “genocide” and a sign of “satanic madness.”
Furthermore, his sudden opposition to the RNC’s fetal personhood policy raises questions about his sincerity and the consistency of his political stance.
It’s clear that Robinson either misled supporters during his 2020 lieutenant gubernatorial campaign about his commitment to a total abortion ban, or he is currently misleading North Carolinians. This isn’t simply a case of a politician reneging on a difficult-to-implement campaign promise. It’s a significant change in position on a core moral issue concerning healthcare access and reproductive rights, mere months before an election. North Carolinians deserve to know the true beliefs of candidates, whether they’re grounded in scientific evidence and empathy or in misinformation and bias.
The deceitful strategy of claiming to respect public opinion while pushing for restrictive laws is not new among anti-choice advocates. It’s the same tactic used to overturn Roe v Wade. Robinson himself explained this approach during an interview earlier this year, stating his intention to gradually ban abortion, starting with a 12-week restriction.
As North Carolinians prepare to choose their next governor, they deserve clear and truthful information about each candidate’s plans to either protect or further restrict abortion access in the state.
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