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9 q%-.v Z11 X. 4- 99 <br /> at <br /> A Resolution Regarding Civil Discourse in Orange County <br /> WHEREAS, it is the duty of local governments to be representative of the people; and, <br /> WHEREAS, in a democracy, at times there is constructive disagreement among people; <br /> and, <br /> WHEREAS, there are ongoing discussions about the future of this county, but all citizens <br /> are working together to create effective public policy that serves the needs of <br /> the community; and, <br /> WHEREAS, in a democracy, the fullest expression of diverse opinions and free discourse is <br /> the essence of civil debate; and, <br /> WHEREAS, divergent opinion that focuses on issues is welcome and necessary; and, <br /> WHEREAS, free speech does not encompass incitement to violence against people or slurs <br /> against the ethnic, religious, racial heritage or sexual orientation of other <br /> people; or reference, provocation, or threats of violence against any citizen; <br /> and, <br /> WHEREAS, violation of the limit of free speech is ultimately destructive to the democratic <br /> process; and, <br /> WHEREAS, we, the elected and appointed officials of Orange County will set examples for <br /> the population at large in pursuit of these democratic principles. <br /> NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we adhere to the principles outlined above, <br /> agree to abide by them, and call on all citizens of Orange County to conduct <br /> themselves in accordance herewith. <br /> Alice M. ordon, a* <br /> Stephen H. Halkiotis, Vice Chair <br /> a t Brown <br /> atat"j <br /> --C-aa�o' t"Br,wn <br /> A( <br /> Npis Carey, Jr. <br /> Barry J aco <br />