My husband and I witnessed the event last night via Public Broadcast. It was sickening to watch residents’ behavior toward a newcomer. We were shocked.
Thanks, Leslie, for your eloquence, and sign me up too. Kathy Madison Concord Road > On Jun 25, 2025, at 10:14 PM, Leslie H <[email protected]> wrote: > > To the Lincolnite in the black dress who spoke at the town meeting with > concerns regarding LEAP’s resources post community center construction: > > I want you to know that most people in this community will NOT EVER treat you > like many Lincoln residents did at the town meeting. I'm so sorry you were > treated that way. It was horrid. Five speakers went over their allotted two > minutes and four were treated with respect, you were not. Your gumption to > speak up and note the value of accessible aftercare, particularly the > absolute treasure that is LEAP, make you a wonderful addition to the > community. I am glad you and your family are here. > > For those who think this newer Lincolnite deserved the very audible boos, “go > away”, “oh shut up”, and worse … I hope someone gives you the grace or merely > closed lips that you too deserve in a moment when you are bravely speaking in > a new setting. If capping speaking at two minutes is more important than > basic decency and respect, then please allow town meeting leaders to manage > that. We are all behind efficiency at town meetings and poor behavior only > further slows things down. > > If newcomers, nervous public speakers, or those scared of the Town Meeting > Mob need a buddy to feel safe while speaking at a town meeting, then sign me > up. > > With hope, > Leslie Hill > > > > > > > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > 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 [email protected]. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln.
