CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Tennessee Senator Mark Green of Clarksville recently defended his words in a public Facebook post after facing backlash from LGBT advocates.
Green was nominated earlier this month by President Donald Trump for the post of Secretary of the Army. Shortly after the announcement was made, LGBT advocates took to social media and various news outlets to criticize the senator, saying his agenda and track record could hurt the LGBT community.
As a result, #stopmarkgreen spread on social media.
On Tuesday, Green shared a column from a website titled God and Country, which bills itself as a ‘Military Religious Freedom and Christian Service’ site.
The column, posted April 24, defends Green’s stance and says his words were twisted by his critics.
“The liberal left has cut and spliced my words about terrorism and ISIS blatantly falsifying what I’ve said,” Green wrote in his post. He shared the following:
“1) The only people I have ever called evil are murderous terrorists trying to kill Americans.
2) The only people I have ever suggested be crushed are the terrorist enemies of our nation.
3) I have never and will never force my religion on anyone. If God gives Mankind a choice, which I believe, who am I to force my faith on anyone?
4) I believe that every American has a right to defend their country regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and religion. It’s the radical left that won’t allow the latter.
5) I have never considered myself a judge of anyone, but I have been a protector of everyone in this nation.”
Green said he has been painted as a ‘hater’ and said, “It will not stand.”
Information about Mark Green’s sponsored bills, committee assignments, campaign issues, and voting record can be found online.