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"It is easy to make light of insistence on scrupulous regard for the safeguards of civil liberties when invoked on behalf of the unworthy (or unpopular). History bears testimony that by such disregard are the rights of liberty extinguished, heedlessly at first, then stealthily, and brazenly in the end."
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Lynda di Armani sued the Chilliwack School District's Board of Trustees for violating her right to freedom of speech as guaranteed by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. If you ever watched a board meeting in 2023 you know exactly how abusive and rude School Board Chair Willow Reichelt could be. TAP to learn more about Lynda di Armani's lawsuit.
Dr. Charles Hoffe is fighting to save his license to practice medicine, defend the integrity of BC's medical system, and protect your right to bodily autonomy. This means that it's your right - and yours alone - to decide what will and will not be put into your body. No government can force you into a medical treatment without your knowledge or consent. TAP to learn more about Dr. Hoffe's case before the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Barry Neufeld stands accused before the BC Human Rights Commission for offending the feelings of one or more unidentified teachers in the Chilliwack School District because, in 2017, Barry Neufeld criticized SOGI 123 online, stating, “I support traditional family values and I agree with the [American College of Pediatricians] that allowing little children to choose to change gender is nothing short of child abuse.’ TAP to learn more about Barry Neufeld's case before the BC Human Rights Commission.
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Chilliwack School District restricts commenting on social media posts
CHILLIWACK — The Chilliwack School District has now limited the ability of parents, Chilliwack community members and social media users to comment on its social media posts on Facebook or X, formerly known as Twitter.
For example, SD33 posted Wednesday morning, November 29 about its Strategic Plan and the work that school district staff are doing to promote learning and growth.
“We are excited to highlight the work that our staff are engaging in to support learning and growth. These Strat Plan Stories celebrate the daily successes across the district that promote and are aligned with our Strategic Plan,” the post on X/Twitter read. If people wanted to respond with a like or repost, X users can do so, but they cannot comment. Only users specifically mentioned by SD33 can weigh in.
On Facebook, users can only respond with a like or similar emoji and share the post. There’s a disclaimer note at the bottom of a Facebook post that states, “School District No. 33 – Chilliwack limited who can comment on this post.”
The City of Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Regional District, Abbotsford School District, Langley School District, and Surrey School District do not limit the ability of people to comment on their Facebook or X accounts.
However, SD78 representing Hope, Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs has a similar policy restricting comment on its Facebook posts. So does SD75, Mission Public Schools. Of note, SD75 does not currently maintain a presence on X/Twitter.
The Chilliwack School District is currently being sued by a former SD33 employee who alleges she was not allowed to speak freely at a school board meeting back in June 2023. The Calgary-based Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF) announced Wednesday, October 18 that a lawsuit has been filed against the Chilliwack School District after its board chair and vice-chair allegedly censored and ultimately terminated the public remarks of a Chilliwack resident back in June 2023.
JCCF says the lawsuit was filed on October 6, 2023 in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, with a court file number of CHI-S-S-40035.
According to the JCCF, Lynda di Armani drew attention to a video that shows the board’s chair, Willow Reichelt, and vice-chair, Carin Bondar, repeatedly interrupting her and muting her microphone as she stood at the podium during a public meeting in June 2023. Armani’s remarks begin at the 24-minute mark of the school board meeting.
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by Mike Vanden Bosch, Fraser Valley Today
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