tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693256921060044086.post3998164378058080472..comments2024-03-28T13:11:43.470-07:00Comments on Elk Grove News.net: Sacramento Housing Alliance expresses support in fair housing lawsuit against Elk Grove, says Oak Rose denial was 'immoral' Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693256921060044086.post-76765782530157487352023-05-03T07:23:49.662-07:002023-05-03T07:23:49.662-07:00The city has banned the council members from speak...The city has banned the council members from speaking publicly to the media? What is this, Nazi Germany? Last time I read the Constitution the 1st Amendment guarantied every American the right of free speech.<br />I've heard of the mayor's preference for unanimous decisions from the council on all issues before it, which is another attempt to quash the fundamental rights of free thought, open discussion and non-violent dissent. If these councilmen agree to the mayor's edict, their voices are moot, they serve no purpose other than to "puppet" the mayor's position on every issue before their tribunal. They need to think for themselves, support their constituents, especially if they are opposed to the mayor's views and to have their thoughts memorialized as part of the public record. Democracy is not about adherence to a particular view, it's about sharing different views and not being ridiculed, jailed or killed for doing so.<br />Councilmen: find a spine, speak for yourselves, speak what you believe, don't let the mayor quash your feelings and beliefs. Otherwise, step down, your serve no democratic purpose.Renegadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248189569733278389noreply@blogger.com