Residents urge Bill of Rights recognition and raise First Amendment concerns at Suwannee County meeting
Two public commenters urged county action: one sought recognition of the week of Dec. 15 as Bill of Rights Week and the other alleged the board limits citizen comment by moving items to the consent agenda and restricting time, invoking Florida statute and warning of possible legal action.
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At the Nov. 4 Suwannee County commission meeting, two members of the public addressed the board during public comments. Keith Broders of 970 Pine Mount Road asked the board to recognize the week of Dec. 15 as Bill of Rights Week, saying the Constitution’s Bill of Rights should be emphasized and urging residents to educate children about individual liberty and responsibility. Broders directed listeners to his website (libertytreeonline.us) for more information.
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