It is the Moderator's responsibility to let residents know when their time is up and encourage them to get to the point - NOT the crowd's. If people in the audience did not think the Moderator was doing her job with respect to this particular resident, they should take it up with the Moderator, and not assume that the Moderator's lapse (or, perhaps giving a little grace to this new resident who may not have known the 2-minute rule) grants them the authority to rudely shout down someone. Shame on those who did.
Rachel Drew Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:22:57 -0400 From: Leslie Turek <[email protected]> To: Leslie H <[email protected]> Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk] Disrespect at Town Meeting Message-ID: <canasjpgpgwewooyozs85-n6nsfo8mk-1ce6crnazdihardk...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" I'm sorry that a newcomer to town had an unpleasant experience at town meeting. But I also felt that she was being disrespectful to the rest of us by not abiding by the rules that had been established. Yes, it is true that a few people also ran over, but they understood the restriction and did wrap up quickly. It would have been better if the moderator had calmly explained the rule to her and the crowd did not react as they did, but I also think that if there is a rule, it should apply equally to everyone. I, for one, was thankful that I was able to get home and have my dinner by shortly after 10 pm, rather than having to be there until midnight. Leslie Turek On Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 8:03?AM 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 >
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