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GHeusner t1_j8of870 wrote

"People speak out all the time: Plumbers, doctors, lawyers even, advocate for their kids at school board meetings," Helfant said in a phone interview last week. "So why don't I get to?"

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Because you're a public official...Duh.

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Bradcopter t1_j8opljw wrote

I can not hire that plumber, not visit that doctor, and not retain that lawyer.

And here your town is, asking you to leave.

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VermontArmyBrat t1_j8otcrq wrote

This. I make choices all the time to not use businesses or contractors that I know have views I don’t agree with. But I don’t have that option when dealing with a public official.

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