Vicious game by The Cottage - Truth won

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Clearly a Demonstrator who was fooled

The message to The Cottage rang loud and clear--cut the noise and play within the rules--you are nothing more than a cyber-bully.

It was a vicious game and a dance around the real issue -- Lake Worth's Noise Ordinance. The dance was choreographed by The Cottage itself--cyber bullying, demonstrations, the Media and using the vulnerability of the gay community to get its way--loud music late at night.

Even Susan Stanton was accused of using the expression "men dressing like women" when allegedly referring to the Tea dances held once a month/week? at The Cottage. That was a "no no" in their eyes--proof of homophobia. It was a "he said, she said" and an expression captured from her CNN special. Even if she did say it, so what? Does this mean she is anti-Gay? It has nothing to do with the despicable charges from The Cottage of abuse, harassment, discrimination, homophobia or any of the other excuses they had in order to have loud, outside music in the early morning hours and not to be bothered by all these pesky neighbors who complain.

Everyone could see through the sham other than the normal politicos who chose not to and those who wanted to believe The Cottage's interpretation of homophobic behavior. The Cottage used the Gay community for its end, and that is even more shameful. The Cottage depended upon a sitting Commissioner with his own agenda to promote its allegations by having him ask for a full investigation, a Commissioner who readily and willingly fell into the trap. Bullies attract bullies.

The room was packed and unfortunately we all had to stay very late in order to be heard on this issue. There were some leaders of the Gay community who displayed guarded comments when they spoke and could see through the allegations. There had to have been more than two gay men in the chamber who knew the truth but none had balls. They were all in support of a Gay owner's charge against the entire City of Lake Worth and the one who started the petition on Change.org. That was easier to believe and they all wanted to show solidarity at a big cost to the City. Those who spoke out against the City were predominately from the Gay-Lesbian-Transgender community who readily accepted any ridiculous charge of homophobia, an extremely sensitive issue. Even the owner, Loretta Lufty, gave Scott Maxwell credit in 2007 as being the only commissioner in office who helped her. He was not in office in 2007 but since then he does involve himself in questionable battles.

Because a business does a lot for charity and an owner gets on local Boards such as The Lake Worth Playhouse, does not give that owner any special rights. Be a good neighbor; conduct your business within the rules. Play by the Golden Rule. No exceptions even if you are The Cottage.

Commissioner Maxwell asked for a full investigation directing the city manager to investigate herself. He was voted down on a 3/2 vote. He was reminded that he could use the Freedom of Information Act to obtain any documents he wished. This was clearly put on the Agenda for a witch hunt.

This is a sad day in Lake Worth when cyber liars can denigrate an entire city that supports Gay rights. I still believe that the City should pursue legal recourse.