I am writing this in response to Rep. Hageman’s decision to no longer appear at town halls.
Citing her explanation; “It’s no secret that I’m willing to engage with citizens on any topic, in any place. But I draw the line when organized protestors intentionally create confrontation and chaos escalating tensions to a point where violence seems inevitable.”
I have to wonder if she has considered what it must have been like for congressional members and Capitol police when our nation’s Capitol actually experienced violence from organized protestors who did intentionally create confrontation and chaos? Violence that led to deaths and serious injuries. Those families then living with the fact that their aggressors were then pardoned by President Trump.
Yes, Rep. Hageman, it must have been uncomfortable to be heckled and booed, but you didn’t see effigies burned and you didn’t have to flee to a locked-down place for safety.
And to call these constituents “hysterical” is rather humorous. Hysteria started when President Trump encouraged his supporters to attack the Capitol. Perhaps not lecturing, but listening to all Wyoming voters is the skill that is needed.
It seems very convenient to have phone-in town hall meetings because Rep. Hageman can then pick and choose what issues she wants to address and put forth only her agenda. That is apparently what she wants these town hall meetings to be.
It appears if anyone voices opposition to decisions being made by President Trump or Elon Musk their position could be in jeopardy. I wonder what voicing my opinion may lead to.
Lorna Bria
Lander, Wyoming
