Why Was Carl Robinson at Jesse Jackson Jr. Speech?
The Black El Paso Democrats big gala is an event for Democrats. Democrats are the standard bearers of certain values in the country, one of which is social justice. Its one of the corner stones of the Democratic Party.
That's why I was shocked to see City Representative Carl Robinson have the nerve to show his face at the event. He's never been around the Democratic Party to any great extent. But he shows up when its picture time and we just let it happen? Personally I am a little sick of people that only express their support when its in their best interest.
But more importantly, he's completely wrong on every social justice issue that he has had an opportunity to vote on since he was elected! EVERY SINGLE ONE!!!
He voted against the resolution condemning Arizona's SB1070. He voted against the disabled community. He has voted against the gay community. How does a guy with Robinson's voting record have the audacity to attend an event and have his picture taken with Congressman Jackson, who has a legacy along with his father, as being advocates for social justice?
I don't fault the BEPD leadership because its not like they can un-invite someone, but seriously Democrats, we can't let this kind of shit happen without any level of accountability. Representative Robinson should be held accountable by El Paso Democrats.
I do fault Representative Acosta though. As a courtesy she invited her city council colleagues to the stage to present the keys to the city to Congressman Jackson. But she is well aware of Robinson's voting record, she should've just presented the keys on her own without inviting the city council rep with the worst record on social justice on city council.
I'm sorry, but someone had to Speak Truth to Power!
That's why I was shocked to see City Representative Carl Robinson have the nerve to show his face at the event. He's never been around the Democratic Party to any great extent. But he shows up when its picture time and we just let it happen? Personally I am a little sick of people that only express their support when its in their best interest.
But more importantly, he's completely wrong on every social justice issue that he has had an opportunity to vote on since he was elected! EVERY SINGLE ONE!!!
He voted against the resolution condemning Arizona's SB1070. He voted against the disabled community. He has voted against the gay community. How does a guy with Robinson's voting record have the audacity to attend an event and have his picture taken with Congressman Jackson, who has a legacy along with his father, as being advocates for social justice?
I don't fault the BEPD leadership because its not like they can un-invite someone, but seriously Democrats, we can't let this kind of shit happen without any level of accountability. Representative Robinson should be held accountable by El Paso Democrats.
I do fault Representative Acosta though. As a courtesy she invited her city council colleagues to the stage to present the keys to the city to Congressman Jackson. But she is well aware of Robinson's voting record, she should've just presented the keys on her own without inviting the city council rep with the worst record on social justice on city council.
I'm sorry, but someone had to Speak Truth to Power!
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