Unfortunately (or not) our first amendment protects people's right to lie (with a few exceptions; i.e., slander). And more and more politicians and others seem to be taking advantage of that "right".
On Wed, May 4, 2022 at 8:09 PM Leslie Turek <leslie.tu...@gmail.com> wrote: > It's not just a question of differing beliefs; it's a question of facts vs > lies. But you may well be right about not adding to the attention this > person obviously seeks. > Leslie Turek > > On Wed, May 4, 2022 at 8:04 PM Sara Mattes <samat...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> *What is known:* >> The event being held at Bemis Hall on Thursday PM is a privately >> sponsored event, open to the public. >> *IT IS NOT A BEMIS LECTURE.* >> Bemis Hall is a town-owned facility and available for use by the public. >> The right to use Bemis Hall for what may be political event is protected >> by the First Amendment. >> The *unanimous* decision, earlier this week, by the Supreme Court said >> that Boston could not deny a request by an organization to fly a flag at >> City Hall where other organizations had been given an OK. >> An application must be submitted and, in some cases, a fee paid. >> The applicant for this event is Lincoln resident Edie Risser. >> We do not know if Mr. Risser has made arrangements for Public Safety to >> be in attendance. >> >> >> The event has been advertised through email invitations that have now >> been widely circulated here. >> >> The event has also been advertised regionally: >> https://mafa-ma.com/community-calendar/ >> (Comment-the other events advertised on this site make clear political >> leanings) >> >> >> The main speaker has a national media presence and has been featured in a >> number of articles. >> >> https://minnesotareformer.com/2022/03/07/the-big-lie-goes-on-tour-in-minnesota/ >> >> >> >> The second speaker listed has less of a presence. >> He recently ran for Mayor in Sheboygan, WI and lost. >> >> >> An examination of this website will give a good idea of Tesauro’s beliefs >> and political positions. >> "Restore Liberty’s own Captain James Tesauro has a necessary >> confrontation with Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu." >> >> https://restore-liberty.org/2022/03/08/exclusive-wisconsin-father-and-former-army-captain-goes-off-on-senate-majority-leader-who-refuses-to-decertify-2020-election-despite-ample-evidence-to-do-so/ >> >> >> *Comments:* >> While it may distress some to have an event in Lincoln, in a town-owned >> building, where speakers might espouse beliefs diametrically opposed to >> values we have endorsed as a community, these speakers have a right to >> speak. >> >> I would note that such individuals are seeking engagement, attention >> (especially press) and even confrontation. >> They have a history of being provocative and filming themselves and those >> who engage with them. >> This documentation then appears on social media. >> >> I, for one, will not provide any fodder. >> As hard as it will be for me not to be present and stand for what I >> believe, I will stay home. >> >> Others may chose a different path. >> >> Namaste, >> Sara Mattes >> >> >> >> >> >> ------ >> Sara Mattes >> >> >> >> >> -- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. >> Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. >> Browse the archives at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> >> -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. > Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ > . > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > >
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