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Brickbat: A Civics Lesson

Charles Oliver | 7.28.2017 4:00 AM


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Lansing, Michigan, City Council President Patricia Spitzley refused to allow Charli Collison, 9, to speak during public comments on construction in a local park, later telling the media children shouldn't be allowed to speak. Following public outcry, Spitzley apologized.

Charles Oliver is a contributing editor at Reason.

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