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Originally Posted by sluggo
As Mr. Copeland's point of view was overheard in a public place it still effects our first amendment right to free speech. I don't condone what was said in public but I do feel that the values of what this country is based on are going down the toilet and I fear for the future generations of this great country. And for Ms. Otool that has lived in Wolfeboro for only four months to make a crusade over this open remark has brought a dark cloud to us in the lakes region that will effect this area for a long time with the stigma that it brings . I am sure that when Ms. Otool walks into a local eatery now everyone will know who she is and keep there opinions to themselves or just get up and leave to avoid being on the next national or world news story.....
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Ah, I see now. This is all Jane O'Toole's fault. Because, you know, it's OK for a racist to hold elected office in Wolfeboro, as long as nobody outside town knows about it.
Sheesh... talk about shooting the messenger.
Also - what is the first amendment implication here? As far as I know, no government agency or body has taken any action against Robert Copeland for what he has said. No one has told him he can't say whatever he wants. But neither he nor anyone else should be surprised that when he says the things that he has said, there will be a strong negative reaction. Or should he not have to suffer the consequences of his actions?