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Don't You Dare Try to Silence My Voice

I had heard about it, however I only thought it happened to inappropriate comments. However, I was wrong. Apparently, if you don't agree with him, have a different point of view, or maybe your experiences and/or knowledge base on the topic might be greater than those being shared, you are immediately dismissed. I guess the campaign tag line should read "I'll  represent you all, as long as you think like me!  I'll vote MY way as there is no one that knows more."To think Tiverton is selfishly keeping all of his knowledge, talent, and vision here in our small little town. I often feel guilty and we all should be ashamed of ourselves. We really need to share him with the entire State of RI. Just think how grateful they would all be. If one is considering running for an elected office wouldn't you expect a candidate to: have an open mind, be willing to listen to both sides, have an appreciation for a different point of view, or most importantly possess and be able to demonstrate proper respectful behavior.Did you really think Mr. Sousa that one click of a key on a computer would silence me? Apparently you did. My response, that was deleted, to Mr. Sousa's recent post is attached.If elected, I wonder how he will act when a citizen is standing before him and he doesn't like or agree with what they are saying. Will there be an remote controlled trap door installed at the base of the podium in town hall? "Be gone with you...Good Bye,"

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