The NCAA made a huge decision to take away seven championship events that were slated to be contested in North Carolina because of HB2, better know as the “Anti-LGBT” law.
The NCAA issued a statement explaining why it was removing the championship events.
“Fairness is about more than the opportunity to participate in college sports, or even compete for championships,” NCAA President Mark Emmert said, per ABC7.com. “We believe in providing a safe and respectful environment at our events and are committed to providing the best experience possible for college athletes, fans and everyone taking part in our championships.”
Now, the North Carolina GOP has responded, per Andrew Carter of Charlotte Observer.
Here's the NC GOP's response to the NCAA. I made sure it was not a parody account. pic.twitter.com/BD8Ak8Rx0q
— Andrew Carter (@_andrewcarter) September 13, 2016
For those asking, N.C. GOP statement was sent out through its official email: communications@ncgop.org. I, too, thought it couldn't be real.
— Andrew Carter (@_andrewcarter) September 13, 2016
The North Carolina GOP’s response to the NCAA’s decision reads like a teenager who is acting out after being sent to his/her room. It includes some extremely strong language, and a fair amount of sarcasm. It also includes a valid point regarding the women who were raped at Baylor.
In truth, a statement that did not rely on a comedic response might have been a more prudent tact.