Last week my House representative, Laurel Libby, was unfairly censured. This attack on her right to free speech was a blatant abuse of power on the part of the Democrats in Augusta, and I hope they rescind the censure soon.
Although Rep. Libby’s opponents have gone to great lengths to silence her, I don’t believe they will succeed. Their unpleasant tactics won’t work, because lies and twisting facts can’t change the truth.
It’s pretty clear that most Mainers want fairness and safety for girls — in bathrooms, locker rooms and in this case, sports. It is simple: girls should not have to compete with boys in sports.
I don’t know why the Democrats in Augusta are so angry about Rep. Libby publicly expressing her opinion, but I can hazard a guess — it is because they are afraid. They are afraid that the majority of Mainers strongly agree with her.
Wendy Munsell, Auburn
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