A Republican Tennessee lawmaker said last week that he supports getting rid of higher education in the U.S., suggesting it would help rid the country of a 'liberal breeding ground'
A Tennessee lawmaker said last week that he supports getting rid of higher education in the U.S., suggesting it would help rid the country of a"liberal breeding ground."
The lawmaker shared his thoughts on a number of issues surrounding the debate, including an activist who protested to protect abortions in Tennessee. He went on to suggest that the activist's beliefs may have been influenced by her college education. Roberts, who earlier this year voted on a state budget that would fund public colleges with state taxes dollars, later said the comments were meant as a joke. The senator shared a Facebook post on Monday addressing the comments, along with a screenshot of the dictionary definition of the word"hyperbole."
The 57-year-old lawmaker issued another statement on Tuesday, again emphasizing the hyperbolic nature of his comments. Still, he stood by some of his claims.
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