Lake Stevens mayor refuses to sign Pride Proclamation | FOX 13 Seattle

[@zayabaker9676]

Well done Mayor....

[@RedWork55501]

Lake Stevens has its head on straight! gotta love normal people that don't put up with ideologies

[@eemoogee160]

I bet you don't have an accent either...

[@whistlingsage9817]

The weepy reaction from the elderly show how cult-like this movement has become. Ever since the supreme court normalized gay marriage, all the people represented by that flag possess the same rights as those not represented by it. There is no longer a need to declare that a month be devoted to honoring a group of people based solely on their sexual proclivities. I'm impressed that the mayor was brave enough to make a stand. I honestly wish him luck weathering what will undoubtedly degenerate into a national-level media storm.

[@samismid3311]

Ayo facts man im just 14 turning 15 in the fall and i always feel gun pointed when it comes to being a religious person that doesnt aprove lgbt its scary man

[@whistlingsage9817]

@@samismid3311 Stay true to your morals, but always remember that you don't have to fight every battle. At all times do your best. Search for and find a good community, and make yourself a useful part of it. Become someone that your friends can trust. If things get bad in the future you're going to need people you can rely on, and the best way to acquire good friends is to be one yourself. Know that no matter what the media and politicians try to get you to believe, there are many more good people out there than there are bad people. Stay true, stay strong, never falter. Have faith that God has a plan for you.

[@kai-jm7bb]

The T actually have extra rights. Taxpayers paying for their cosmetic surgery, being called something they are not, men and boys being allowed in what should be female only spaces and opportunities are special rights.

[@sandraconnelly7507]

Absolutely, spot on. This Mayor is standing up for Common Sense. Can't imagine what the looney left would Say it "Heterosexuals demanded a Pride Month." Huumm

[@kai-jm7bb]

@@sandraconnelly7507 In their attempt to continue to "fight" for the biggest victim, the left is now catering to what are mainly white, fetish addled men, many of whom are heterosexual and financially well off. The main funders of the T movement are white men, of which two are straight and claim to be women. It is absurd.

[@ronaldheflen7629]

Right on ...wake up to woke now in this sanuctary state. .get rid of inslee too

[@samismid3311]

Ayo my bad on callin ye a fatherless child earlier if u saw my message i thought u was into lgbt stuff

[@tdestroyer4780]

This woke/progressive stuff just isn't working. It's failing miserably everywhere. It sounds good on paper.

[@timbutler3213]

I’d vote for him for president. There’s a real leader. This pride month thing is absolute insanity. It’s Stephany NOT Stiffany

[@timbutler3213]

Touch grass? No idea what you mean by that

[@edpeterson2293]

"Feel safe" ..... what a joke! Nobody cares who or what you do in the bedroom. Get over yourselves.

[@jl4603]

What is their problem....just because he didn't sign the proclamation they can still go ahead and do whatever they want? No one is stopping them! Businesses don't need a proclamation!

[@winter4618]

Thank you Mayor!

[@dbcooper206]

You need a worthless proclamation to feel safe?

[@djb3271]

look at the people they interviewed .. all weak, and cleary far left. Millions in our country are done with the freak show. Look at what happened to bud lit. People do not want to catch what these freaks have.

[@durandjohnson1321]

We need a straight holiday.. and a straight flag!

[@cottagefarm9799]

Lake Stevens 👍🏻👍🏻

[@69dannyduncan]

Thank you Mr mayor. I live I lake stevens. You will always have my family's vote. Stay strong. Thank you.

[@topsykretts2264]

Good! This is a win for Seattle and all of Washington! Disagreeing on a view or lifestyle is not hating! These people need to understand that!

[@EminencePhront]

Imagine being so entitled that you won't do business with a city because they don't sign a declaration of "pride". I guess acceptance isn't good enough.

[@audenharper3014]

imagine being so entitled that you won't do business with a beer company because they put a picture of a popular person on a beer can

[@EminencePhront]

@@audenharper3014 Because "not bestowing meaningless civic honors on group that represents 3% of the population" is totally the same as "actively giving a voice to a pervert who is trying to groom children". Gotcha.

[@audenharper3014]

@@EminencePhront what evidence is there that dylan groomed children? I'm forreal, give me an example, I hear people say this but I'm not invested in the story, is her existence grooming? Why hasn't the conservatives boycotted the catholic church, just last month France released an estimate that the church has m0lested 500,000 children, in France alone, over the years. Is that not grooming and abusing children? Where is the outrage? Even with drag queens, when is a child ever going to be alone with a drag queen for them to harm them? People go to a show, then go home. Do I think drag shows should be age appropriate, yes, but people like you are just homophobic and hiding behind these near non-existent mythical scenarios.

[@tdestroyer4780]

@@audenharper3014 Artificially popular person. That's why there was so much backlash. It's fake and artificial and being forced onto people. Any and all opposition is called "phobic" by default.

[@audenharper3014]

@@tdestroyer4780 There have been trannys since ancient greek times, there are trannys in Iran for god sake, one of the most inhospitable environments for people who are different. I live my life by a simple philosophy, as long as people aren't hurting other people, they can do what they damn well please, whether it's made up or not. And your hurt feelings don't count. The internet is artificial, I don't see you boycotting that. It's phobic because it's an irrational fear of something. You can't state a logical reason why you dislike trans or gay people. I just disproved your artificial reasoning, because there is no consistency between you disliking artificial/fake things in your daily life.

[@itstim8690]

Good for him! This state needs more of this👍

[@peggyg7442]

Good job, Mayor 👏👏👏

[@SJR_Media_Group]

Has Lake Stevens ever had a problem with LGBT community rights - NO. Have their rights ever been prevented or has there been any harm done to them - NO. What will a Proclamation accomplish that isn't already in place - NOTHING.

[@JamesFAFOCreel]

Lake Stevens is a SAFE SPACE for straight people👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jodylittle6213]

The mayor needs to go for not signing them paper.

[@paulataylor5938]

Good for them.

[@sensitivecuriosity5054]

Ya we are all fed up with this nonsense. Thank you sir. I support this man’s position

[@Yobabywhatscrackin]

Wow, he stands for womens rights and the right for parents to make choices for their children. I support him!

[@cottagefarm9799]

Oh Sarah 🙄 the farmers market LOVES all people - its called capitalism.

[@alphacharlietango969]

PRIDE IS OVER MY ONLY FLAG 🇺🇲

[@catherinewilliams9680]

They are worrying about something that happens 1 in a 1 million times.

[@magneticbehavior]

Narcissism. Me, Me, Me. Stop clinging to group identity.

[@terryl.cooper]

Priders need an entire month in order to feel safe and protected? GTFOH

[@mirdostmuhammadessa9508]

Kudos to the Mayor

[@JamesFAFOCreel]

Makes me want to move to lake Stevens

[@ZebraGirl97]

Wouldn't recommend it. The mayor's voice here is a minority, the outcry from the Lake Stevens population has been significant, we are already a welcoming community to LGBTQ folks. The Lake Stevens community is quite upset (rightfully) that he's using his official position and authority to act and speak out based on his personal beliefs, and not what is wanted by or best for the people he represents. If he wants to speak out about not supporting pride or not supporting LGBTQ individuals, or other personal opinions, that's all well and good, that's free speech, but it's inappropriate for him to speak about this in an interview as a public official, representing Lake Stevens government and our people. What he said and wrote as his justification for not declaring pride month after 2 years of doing so was entirely his own personal beliefs and dislike of transgender individuals. His own beliefs should not be the sole fact in what is put into policy for a city of 36,000 people. He's using his position of authority to amplify how many people both hear and believe his personal dislike/biases. It's unprofessional and inappropriate. People who are okay with that misuse of authority - whether they're conservative or liberal - are not someone most of us in Lake Stevens want moving here. And yes, I would say the same thing if he was, for example, a very liberal atheist who decided not to declare Christmas or any other religious day/period for the city despite having many Christian constituents, due to him personally not believing in it and not wanting to support it. Or any other similar example. He's entitled to his opinion and to share it, but not to making decisions and speaking out as the mayor, with authority, based off personal feelings and biases.

[@JamesFAFOCreel]

@@ZebraGirl97 I’m not moving there dumbass. I would move back to that part of this state even if you paid me

[@kai-jm7bb]

A glimmer of hope in Western WA. Go back to LGB, get the T out!

[@noerodriguez5102]

Good for him.People need to stop being so sensitive and learn to just let things go.Its not a big deal

[@djb3271]

I have Pride for Good People. Not Freaks.

[@jf6921]

Says the one not letting things go....yall snowflakes are such hypocrites.

[@technicaldifficulties2522]

Curious.... what is happening that makes them feel unsafe?

[@myohmy7368]

Forcing others to believe what you believe is Hateful. It's absolutely wrong and regressive. Resist hate.

[@JamesFAFOCreel]

👏👏👏👏👏 SUPPORT THIS MAN

[@ZebraGirl97]

I think the commenters here are being intentionally obtuse and missing the point, or perhaps some are just ignorant. For most, it has nothing to do with safety or the lack of proclamation. Yes, I understand that the individual they interviewed who started Lake Stevens pride brought up safety and feeling welcomed, and that is how some feel, I am sure. But for the vast majority of both the Lake Stevens LGBTQ community and just many Lake Stevens constituents in general, are not concerned that a lack of a piece of paper declaring pride will make us feel unsafe or feel entitled to pride or anything like that. That is not the issue we have here. It's not even really about the Pride aspect, it's about him using a position of authority to further his own personal beliefs rather than listening to and representing his community, which - overall - supports the LGBTQ community. Yet when this gets brought up, comments go straight to mockery or dismissing us as being entitled or "needing" pride or etc. The Lake Stevens community is quite upset (rightfully) that he's using his official position and authority to act and speak out based on his personal beliefs, and not what is wanted by or best for the people he represents. If he wants to speak out about not supporting pride or not supporting LGBTQ individuals, or any other personal opinions, that's all well and good and no matter how much I may personally disagree, that's free speech. But it's inappropriate for him to speak about this in a professional interview or as a public official, representing Lake Stevens government and our people. What he said and wrote as his justification for not declaring pride month after 2 years of doing so was entirely his own personal beliefs and dislike of transgender individuals in particular. He didn't say it was because he wanted to keep identity matters out of politics or give any reason other than his own, individual beliefs. Those beliefs should not be the sole fact in what is put into policy from a politician for a city of 36,000 people. He's using his position of authority to amplify how many people both hear and believe his personal dislike/biases. It's unprofessional and inappropriate. People should not be okay with that misuse of authority - whether they're conservative or liberal - just because they agree with him on this specific decision, because it could easily go the other way instead. Next time, he (or another politician) may say something in an official capacity that conservatives disagree with strongly and is equally inappropriate to take an official stance on as a figure in power. And yes, I would say the same thing if he was, for example, a very liberal atheist who decided not to declare Christmas or any other religious day/period for the city despite having many Christian constituents, due to him personally not believing in it and not wanting to support it. Or any other similar example. He's entitled to his opinion and to share it, but not to making decisions and speaking out as the mayor, with authority, based on only those personal feelings and biases.

[@lexxieb787]

I live in Lake Stevens. I am not "upset" at our mayor. I am very very happy he said what he said. While I support the rights of gays and transgenders, I agree with our mayor. There should be people defending the rights of women in women's sports. The mayor just did that and I am glad. The mayor was not out of the scope of his authority. It is people like me who he represents. It's about damn time people spoke up and defend women's rights too. I applaud our mayor for doing just that.

[@27Melodrama]

As a bisexual woman, I am thankful they chose sanity over politics. It feels so nice for them to acknowledge how the TQ+ movement is destroying women’s rights. 👏🏽👏🏽

[@xgimom3736]

Exactly!!! Bravo!! Individuals can love a goat for all I care, but Govt should not be hyper focused on sexual topics…it’s just weird…focus on important topics like economic strength & innovation!!!

[@knessing7681]

good for the mayor, standing up to the rainbow mafia & bullies.

[@undernewmanagement3561]

iF THE PROCLAMAION IS SO LOW LEVEL AND IT DOESN'T MEAN A LOT....... SO, OBVIOUSLY THE ONLY REASON TO SIGN ANYTHING IS TO SHOW THAT YOU *AGREE* WITH WHAT IT REPRESENTS AND IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE PEOPLE WHO ALREADY HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS AS ANYONE ELSE............. BUT IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THAT SATAN MUST HAVE YOUR AGREEMENT.

[@goshdarnit]

Amen

[@rocket9580]

bout time!!...

[@Matt5093]

Good.

[@dawnowen2796]

Because it's affecting the kids It can be pride all you want but you don't mess with our kids

[@technicaldifficulties2522]

Forcing ideologies is only acceptable if its liberal / progressive apparently..😅

[@RedWork55501]

and whats really shocking to me, is seeing the older generations be apart of this stuff, really odd stuff...

[@deanbell4070]

Cosmo Kramer nearly got beat up by a couple of gay dudes , just for not wearing the stupid ribbon on a stupid ribbon walk 💁🏾‍♂️

[@TheErik249]

CORRECT. Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld were making a political statement. They could see the truth in this way back then. If you are FORCING people to acknowledge your political movement THAT IS the fascism that democrats claim they are fighting. The democrats ARE the nazi white supremacists.

[@JuVi516]

Im about to move to Lake Stevens

[@damore_]

The pride proclamation only made it a recognized month. Not that big of a deal, for all you religious folks out there. It wasn't "attacking straight people"

[@jermainetavaresjones-smith157]

👏🏿

[@johnlasalle8132]

Just in the cut out comments the story would show not the full explanation the public deserves will tell you quite a bit. The Gay community is not infallible and does need to check itself on some topics. Child grooming, women's sports, minor attracted people, transitioning kids without parents concent. I hope this makes both side look inward and try to relate to one another better..

[@samk6611]

We support u

[@danni1993]

When you accept a job working FOR the people, your personal opinion has no place. If you can't do your duty, let the community vote on the matter. If they choose either way, by vote, it should stand in the community, as long as it follows Federal Law. IMPO

[@TheErik249]

So you HATE women? That's what you're saying.

[@ryanbarker5217]

uhm, when you're elected, your personal opinion is exactly what they're voting for. what has no place is breaking the law.

[@lexxieb787]

I live in Lake Stevens. He is working for me and represents me. I will be voting for him again.

[@redjetsen1002]

Having a safe place is different than having an entire month. Get rid of all these self serving month long brainwashing guilt trips. The flag is a religious symbol and should be treated that way. They don't have Christian symbols or a month named after Methodists.

[@redjetsen1002]

@@D1008W there are many...LGBT flags should not be flown in public. fine at your house. maybe if you own a business, but not on the same flag pole as the US and state flags. It jus doesn't NEED to be there. We used to keep our religious beliefs to ourselves instead forcing them in front of everyone.

[@poljke9110]

Based!

[@Bleoberis1]

The party’s over…😂

[@willscheck8072]

I am not proud of perverted acts of a sexual nature. this nation needs a return to godliness and holy living. are people so blind and forgetful that sodom was burned by fire and brimstone by the creator because of the acts some are now proud of. it's like giving the Lord the middle finger , i pray the young people of our nation turn back to godliness and holy living.

[@Cucumberflavoredmustard]

Sign this and join our cult. Either you are with us or against us.

[@lukepreston8362]

What an embarrassment for every intelligent resident of that city.

[@467076]

Every intelligent person knows that there’s only man and woman. That’s it. XY or XX.

[@TheErik249]

Listen to the fascist democrat. Do what we say, OR ELSE!!!

[@lexxieb787]

I live in Lake Stevens. Our mayor makes us proud to be residents. I will be voting for him again.

[@wadedavies3924]

Good for him. Now the community should protect him from getting political "rape".

[@susangriffith9818]

Good for them... As I said in the parade they're coming for your children

[@KOdi766]

No need for proclamation. Thry can do what they want to themselves. Just leave kids alone.

[@rebeccafreelin7515]

Proud of you, Mayor. Used to live in Mill Creek and often looked at Lake Stevens for a home. Glad to see a mayor stand up for people's rights. People that did not want to see the Prude Parade are not attacking people, although I can't say the same about the opposite.

[@bryandamkaer3646]

They are allowed to love their children , their families or each other. Just because they aren't wanting to celebrate Pride doesn't mean they are stopping them. The LGBTQ community in itself has gathered together not to celebrate due to the perverse actions by the Transgender community. It should be a matter of choice whether it gets celebrated or not... forcing the issue doesn't make it better.

[@vihtoripuurola3775]

There is no T in LGBQ.

[@douca1]

Coming for your children is love?

[@friendswithwheels1054]

It will come back to bite him.

[@Ninasee19]

You need to confuse and do what the Bible told you is right, have you ever seen a homosexual animal? Wake up the Evil spirits are playing with you.

[@ryanbarker5217]

doubtful. besides, he's mayor of some podunk little nowhere town, he's not running san fran here.

[@vihtoripuurola3775]

Let's hope not, but people do often punish those who do good.

[@denniss9718]

Vote to recall him, his personal beliefs are an impediment to fairly representing Lake Stevens. It’s time he does something else, maybe a cardboard sign on a street corner wailing about his prejudice and how he’s a victim.

[@dicktracy5234]

It must be sad when your whole being is based on your sex .

[@TheErik249]

I found another nazi democrat.

[@dbcooper206]

Do you really need a worthless proclamation to tell you that you’re safe? Straight people don’t have one and we feel as safe as anyone else.

[@anti-rioter-15]

Keep it at home. People are sick of the moral authoritarianism from the left.

[@denniss9718]

@@dbcooper206, well, I’m tired of people using the religion to justify their prejudice. A proclamation doesn’t harm anyone. It seems to twist the knickers of random prejudice people. This proclamation has been signed in the past, seems the only issue is the mayor’s personal religious beliefs. Geez, maybe as mayor, he might consider representing all of his constituents.

[@Malfatta]

*❝To be sensitive, as ideologically defined, requires that one not merely accept, but “affirm” other people’s way of life-or even “celebrate” ԁіѵеrѕіtу in general. Like other demands for “sensitivity,” this demand offers no reason-unless fear of being disapproved, denounced, or harassed is a reason.❞* _〜 Dr. Thomas Sowell_

[@sophiaeuan5763]

What about parents who don’t want certain things in the school presented to their children by the school!! What about parents right? What about all the little girls that don’t want to use the same bathroom as these biological boys?

[@johnlasalle8132]

​@jaketh33snake not really the mayor stated that in his explanation why.