A group of citizens has petitioned the BristolTown Council to establish a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, DEI. The committee will “advise” the Town Council on issues and …
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A group of citizens has petitioned the BristolTown Council to establish a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, DEI. The committee will “advise” the Town Council on issues and behavior (that they believe exist systemically in our country) and reflect bias or racism. These beliefs are solely through the lens of their political views, and here in Bristol are unsubstantiated by facts and data.
This group aligns with those who believe in identity politics, and they see the world through that filter. Bristol is not a racist or biased town, period.
I strongly oppose any attempt to create an ad hoc committee to provide “suggestions” to the Town Council regarding DEI for the following reasons.
I believe that this petition will be on the agenda of the next council meeting scheduled for Jan 20. I encourage all residents to reach out to our elected council members and express your opposition and/or voice your concerns on the zoom Town Council meeting next week.
David Scarpino
Bristol