Well, I read all of the comments and viewed the video.
Some are in support of the selectmen and some are more geared toward free speech.
Woven through the comments is the perception of a "nut". In a context of someone with some sort of mental illness or on the fringes of such.
But does someone who may or may not have a medical diagnosis of mental illness still have the right to speak?
From what I have viewed, this guy brought in a timer. The citizen in question was prepared to speak for 5 minutes. He was timing himself.
So from what I have read and viewed - why not just let him rant for 5 minutes? If done peaceably.
After that, then if he doesn't stop - call in the police.
My take is that the selectmen jumped too early on this one. And that take away all of the emotions of the moment - and enter the court room - what will a judge say?
So far, from what I have read and viewed, if this guy does continue to remain rational - he will win. But it is a greater question if this guy does remain rational.
Irrational people tend to remain irrational. To their down fall.
Time will tell.
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