Re: [LincolnTalk] Bemis Event-Update -What we know to be and comments...correction

2022-05-04 Thread Sara Mattes 
This had been a subject of lots of conversation on LT.
The individual listed as “host” has publicly (on LT) stated that his name was 
used in error, and that the true applicant/host was Edie Risser.
This is not “exposing”anyone.

The phone number and address is also public information, if anyone cares to 
open the Lincoln phone book or do a Google search.

I would expect a sponsor to be proud of hosting their event.
Why would they not?
Would they not want to extend a “welcoming” invitation?

Why would you characterize identifying the sponsor as “exposing” them?

As an event sponsor, it is common to provide background information about 
speakers-background, publications, appearances, etc., etc.
That is the usual course of promotion-expressing pride in choice of topic and 
speakers.

How is this different?








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Sara Mattes




> On May 4, 2022, at 8:27 PM, john gregg  wrote:
> 
> Just wondering why this information is being shared as to whom the sponsor is 
> and why it is so important? Is the Lincoln residents address going to be 
> posted next? Maybe a phone number? 
> 
> Did anyone notice that I believe Adam Hague's wife had to jump in and call 
> off the dogs who were searching for the "truth". Why should residents be 
> attacked for their beliefs, views, or whom they invite as guests to this Town 
> of welcoming people. If you do not like the voice you do not have to listen 
> or attend like you have said, but what looks like trying to expose a sponsor 
> for an event people in this Town do not like is kind of crossing the line. 
> And I think this is evident by Adam Hogue having to address the issue clearly 
> and yet the conversation is still going on. So what is the endgame? To shame 
> people you disagree with? 
> 
> John
> 
> On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 08:13:30 PM EDT, Sara Mattes  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> It is MRS. Risser, not “Mr."
> --
> Sara Mattes
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On May 4, 2022, at 8:03 PM, Sara Mattes > > 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/
>  
> 
> 
>  2020.pdf>
> 
> 
> The second speaker listed has less of a presence.
> He recently ran for Mayor in Sheboygan, WI and lost.
> 
>  discuss his reason for running, the issues and more | News | 
> sheboygansun.com.pdf>
> 
> 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
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>

Re: [LincolnTalk] Bemis Event-Update -What we know to be and comments...correction

2022-05-04 Thread Sara Mattes 
It is MRS. Risser, not “Mr."
--
Sara Mattes




> On May 4, 2022, at 8:03 PM, Sara Mattes  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/
>  
> 
> 
>  2020.pdf>
> 
> 
> The second speaker listed has less of a presence.
> He recently ran for Mayor in Sheboygan, WI and lost.
> 
>  discuss his reason for running, the issues and more | News | 
> sheboygansun.com.pdf>
> 
> 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
> 
> 
> 
> 

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