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Spanish Springs CAB weighs short 'Dignity Index' reminders for meetings amid free‑speech concerns
Summary
The CAB previewed three short videos and discussed pilot use of a one‑to‑eight 'Dignity Index' at meetings; supporters called it a brief civility reminder while some residents cautioned against any approach that might chill First Amendment speech.
The CAB played three short videos introducing a 'Dignity Index' — a one‑to‑eight scale intended to help participants identify language that signals contempt versus dignity and to encourage phrases such as 'be curious, not furious.' The chair proposed occasional short videos or a brief pledge at the start of future meetings and asked how the index might be…
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