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The people that got shoved out of the meeting need to know where they are. It’s a different environment. Some rules can’t changed, like NC Personnel law. They can’t talk about it without closing the meeting. There should be ways to get the communication without the shoving, but that has to work both ways.
Understanding the ground rules of a meeting is a mark of respect. Shouting over them, getting in their face is not. I’ve seen the clips of protesters shouting in an attempt to get their message across or intimidate. There’s obviously more to the story, but is this something people do to a grandmother or grandfather? (Truth in advertising: Some of them look like me.)
I liked the show. I liked some of the ideas, but I’m not sure what the difference is between community protest and community offense. I’d just ask that people in a different playing field study the rules before they go into the game. There’s no reason to spoil the message by getting thrown out by the cops.
Thanks, see you downtown
Stephen Haebig