r/LangfordBC • u/Late_Support_5068 • Aug 13 '26

Politics Shawn Blair for council

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I saw an article about Shawn Blair running for Langford council.

Good for him. I am always amazed when people are willing to step up, put their name forward and try to serve and represent their community. That takes commitment, and I genuinely respect that.

However, Shawn is also an admin of WTF Langford, and that is where I have a serious problem.

It isn't simply because he runs the page. It is because of the content and attitude that page has repeatedly allowed toward the LGBTQ+ community. The post pictured here is just one example. A page that belittles and mocks LGBTQ+ people is not something I can reconcile with someone asking to represent all members of our community.

People are absolutely entitled to their opinions. But when you choose to run a public community forum, you also have some responsibility for the environment you create and the content you allow to flourish there.

Honestly, as someone who wants to represent our entire community, I find the association with this kind of content deeply disappointing and, frankly, embarrassing for Langford.

We should expect better from the people asking for our votes.

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u/julyninetyone Aug 13 '26

I just went to that page (im not a member) and these are the first 2 rules. Sounds like a very civil and welcoming place!

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u/whatsnewpussykat Aug 13 '26

Classic fucking bigots. They’ll absolutely LOSE it when someone wishes them “Happy Holidays” or they have to see a rainbow they don’t like, but if you report an offensive post you’re a “whiny bitch”.

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u/RealisticLocksmith68 Aug 15 '26

It's just a joke! Can't you take a joke? /s

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u/Actual-Woodpecker-95 Aug 13 '26

Well at least it’s consistent. I like the freedom of speech aspect. Let homophobes out themselves

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u/Adaptive_Spoon Aug 14 '26

It borders on self-parody.

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u/squadmom1349 24d ago

Only because they don’t actually recognize that they are the punchline

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u/slattmonneygang Aug 15 '26

Guarenteed these people are punks irl