I reject the Aug. 24 Leader headline of an anti-trans protest. I was invited to speak at a permitted event on Aug 15. Clashes, attacks, and public endangerment were not on the part of …
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I reject the Aug. 24 Leader headline of an anti-trans protest. I was invited to speak at a permitted event on Aug 15. Clashes, attacks, and public endangerment were not on the part of attendees.
Police Chief Olson issued a permit for this event. He had several conversations with Amy Sousa, the organizer, to assure that the police were informed early and often of the nature of this event.
There were no anti-trans speakers or promoters nor were any attendees, many elderly, involved with “mosh pit” skirmishes. This event was peaceful, in support of women’s human rights, for the well being of women and children. Once again, to speak publicly for the rights of women and children, the right to privacy and safety, has become a cause for riots and assaults on women.
A mob of several hundred transgender supporters created an ear- splitting cacophony for 45 minutes. A cyclist rode through the group hitting me and others. They kettled us. Tattooed men pushed, shoved, and screamed trying to provoke violence. Women were pushed to the ground. I saw people dressed in black with black face masks. I was told by a police officer that he saw weapons on these people: mace, billy clubs, possibly guns. Attendees linked arms to keep attackers from harming me and other speakers.
All the while the seven or so uniformed police across at City Hall stood, watching. People asked them to come provide security and order. The police chief said that they were following a directive, standing down and if people didn’t feel safe they should leave.
The Leader should do a bit more investigation, there is no doubt as to who was doing the attacking. There are police logs, recordings, video, photos, arrests and assault complaints to help reporters get the facts.
Julie Jaman
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CodexSeraphinianus
Ms. Jaman. Thank u for speaking up about those incidents. Many of us understand your frustrations and hope for the best in all this despite what our differences. Many are also aware of the unfair and biased reporting locally. While I don’t applaud the manner in which the original incident came about I do applaud the fact that it did and nobody was hurt in the initial incident other than maybe feelings.
“You can be in a hurricane or a calm day, North is still North. People can yell at you and North is still North. It doesn’t change the fundamental things. And in this business right is still right, even if you stand by yourself “ Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
Thursday, September 15, 2022 Report this
Justin Hale
M. Jaman
Thank you for speaking out and calling bs BS. It seems that you have hit a nerve with the local "woke-exclusive loonies, sorry about that.
Thursday, September 15, 2022 Report this
Justin Hale
M. Jaman
Thank you for speaking out and calling bs BS. It seems that you have hit a nerve with the local "woke-exclusive loonies, sorry about that.
Thursday, September 15, 2022 Report this
MargeS
Sorry, can't agree with these comments. Julie Jaman has to step back a bit and learn a little more about how she made this person feel. If someone said to you Julie, why are you always writing letters to the editor? wouldn't you feel a little bit annoyed. It's the law, you have that right. The YMCA has the law stating who they can hire, and they must follow the law.
Thursday, September 15, 2022 Report this
CodexSeraphinianus
Anyone seem a little focused on one individual instead of trying to find solutions? I don’t think that Julie is the problem. She just stated the incidents that happened yet some refuse to believe or listen. What happened to “believe all women”? Oh wait, only when it fits our narrative! And when is it so determined that Julie has “learned her lesson”? Talk about Superiority over others! Sad.
Does Julie or anyone else at that event not deserve protection because they don’t believe the same things others do. This is not the inclusion and tolerance that this city claims to have. Seems more like ostracism and continued shaming!
Friday, September 16, 2022 Report this
MargeS
And of course Just in hale has spoken,
"Stop perpetuating the insanity, the dude in the woman's bathing suit in that shower room is not a woman. The dude has the right to identify as whatever he wants, he does not have the right to force that on others."
And then in hale goes on to say the YMCA has the law on their side. BUT it's a stupid law, made up by liberals.
Troll
Saturday, September 17, 2022 Report this
Justin Hale
So Marge, are you OK with men being allowed in the lady's shower room?
Saturday, September 17, 2022 Report this
MargeS
If a trans person identifies as a female I have no problem.
Thursday, September 22, 2022 Report this