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Statement from Kathleen Hicks

June 29th, 2009

Ms. Hicks is the Fort Worth City Councilmember who represents the district in which the Rainbow Lounge is located. She is also Fort Worth’s mayor pro-tem. I just found her statement regarding the raid on the Rainbow Lounge online at North Texas e-News.

“As the City Council Representative for District 8, I am calling for an immediate investigation into the incident that occurred at the Rainbow Lounge on June 28th. Multiple firsthand accounts report excessive use of force by officers with the Fort Worth Police Department and/or the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission. These reports, coupled with the fact that a young man has been admitted to John Peter Smith Hospital with facial bruises and a brain injury, are disturbing and warrant an immediate comprehensive investigation.“I join with Councilman Joel Burns in wanting all citizens of Texas and Fort Worth to know and be assured that the laws and ordinances of our City will be applied fairly, equally and without selective enforcement or targeting. As an African American I understand the distrust and fear that grows throughout a community when the belief that there is no recourse or protection is allowed to grow and fester.

“I want every resident of Fort Worth to have the confidence of knowing that when tough issues such as this arise, we will require a full accounting of actions and demand honest and complete answers. Rest assured that neither the people of Fort Worth, nor the city government of Fort Worth, will tolerate discrimination against any of its citizens.

“It is truly ironic and unfortunate that this incident occurred on the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall protests. Unlike 40 years ago, though, the people of this community have elective representation that will make sure our government is accountable and that the rights of all of its citizens are protected.

“For more information, please contact my assistant, Will Trevino, at (817) 392-8808.”  — Fort Worth Mayor Pro Tem Kathleen Hicks

 

— Tammye Nash


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  1. Roger in District 8 Says:
    June 29th, 2009 at 7:42 pm

    Both Ms. Hick’s and Mr. Burn’s statements contain the sentence “Unlike 40 years ago, though, the people of this community have elective representation that will make sure our government is accountable and that the rights of all of its citizens are protected.” What are the odds of that? Can’t two people involved say their own thoughts or write their own releases?

  2. Lil' Carl Says:
    June 30th, 2009 at 7:27 am

    It is just like 40 years ago Ms. Hicks! We still have no right!!! You have yours…where are ours???

  3. Texano78704 Says:
    June 30th, 2009 at 9:05 am

    What irony? Perversion of power in this case is hardly ironic.

  4. Leslie McEntire Says:
    June 30th, 2009 at 9:38 am

    Ms. Hicks, My sister in law Casey was one of the seven arrested (and the ONLY WOMAN arrested) and held in the jail for 10 HOURS. Her rights were never read, and no breathalizer performed. One of her best friends Chad is in intensive care. I too am a lesbian and have been with Casey’s sister for almost 7 years, we have a 3 year old son. Our family will NOT stand by and allow this behaviour to go unpunished! You must stand strong and insure that justice is served. I lived in Los Angeles for the Rodney King riots. Rouge Police behaviour and brutality towards ANYONE is UNACCEPTABLE!! TABC must also be included in this catagory. Harrassment in the name of SAFETY is ridiculous! Thank you in advance for your support and we pray you will do the right thing!

  5. holly from CT Says:
    June 30th, 2009 at 12:24 pm

    Words are great, Ms. Hicks. I would like to see some accountability now, some real justice. This should not have happened in the first place, now it’s time to fix it with more than words and apologies.

  6. brian nesbitt Says:
    July 1st, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    mr burns and ms hicks,

    just like 40 years ago, we cannot marry. just like 40 years ago, we are harrassed by biggots. just like 40 years ago, we can lose our jobs just for being who we are. just like 40 years ago, we can be thrown out fo a military career or not allowed to enter in to one just for being honest about who we are. just like 40 years ago, police and state agents raid our bars in an effort to intimitdate and bully.

    so, what has changed in 40 years? please explain, i and my community are literally dying to know.

  7. brian nesbitt Says:
    July 2nd, 2009 at 12:09 am

    still waiting on that explanation….that one, and a lot more……

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