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EquivalentInflation t1_jcke1zc wrote

On the one hand: first amendment rights are vital.

On the other: I feel for the people who started this lawsuit. Getting screamed at in a public meeting hall as your job would absolutely suck.

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HiE7q4mT t1_jclsbi9 wrote

It's only by virtue of prohibiting rudeness that it was struck down. If people are being disruptive or threatening, they could be removed under a different or revised code.

Getting up and saying quietly, 'Mr. Mayor you are a twatwaffle' is rudeness. Screaming the alphabet at the town hall because it keeps the reptilians away is disruptive, even if the person does not mean to be rude, and their speech not offensive in terms of content.

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I_Fart_It_Stinks t1_jclx7z5 wrote

I agree, but the long term effects of something like this could have chilling effects. Who gets to determine of someone is "rude?" It's very subjective. Can you get kicked out for not saying sir or ma'am, talking to loud, what if someone thinks someone is being sarcastic. This would be an easy way to silence any differing views from the public. Hopefully we chill out on our own and can act civilly as a society without the government telling us to.

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RumandDiabetes t1_jcmqbey wrote

I work customer service. Its my job to be screamed at as far as I can tell.

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Elmodogg t1_jcn6d1j wrote

The plaintiff here doesn't appear to have screamed, though. She pointed out (correctly as it happens) that the town had been violating the open meetings law. She was rudely cut off by the public official and accused of slander for saying that true thing. Then she responded by calling the official "Hitler."

An exaggeration, sure. But she had just been falsely accused by that official of lying.

Civility is a two way street.

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Ma1eficent t1_jclclnv wrote

Quit. Lots of jobs suck. The option is quitting.

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EquivalentInflation t1_jclh0cr wrote

…did you read the article? The whole fucking point is that everyone is quitting and they can’t get anyone to do this job.

What am I talking about, this is Reddit, of course you didn’t read.

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CPNZ t1_jcne2vu wrote

Writing from MA we guess…

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Ma1eficent t1_jclnaww wrote

Lol, how hilarious. Apparently you failed to comprehend what you read as it says nothing about how they can't get local government officials, and the only reference to anyone not working on the board anymore is a guy who was on it but now has been replaced.

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EquivalentInflation t1_jclw696 wrote

> Still, some observers caution that unchecked unpleasantness could have unintended consequences: fewer volunteers to take on the often thankless work of running town boards, for example, and fewer opportunities for public comment, which are not required by law.

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Ma1eficent t1_jclwgyy wrote

Great job failing to comprehend the difference between someone saying there might be consequences in the future, and actually having issues filling the positions.

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Nathund t1_jcm0n7c wrote

Buddy, just take the L and move on

Why are redditors like this?

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Ma1eficent t1_jcm329m wrote

I knew we were at an all time low for reading comp scores in america. But this is ridiculous. Read the article, and makes sure you understand each sentence before you move on to the next.

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