La Crosse Leaders AGAIN on the Wrong Side of an 80/20 Issue
A debate that began quietly on Monday morning quickly became a defining civic moment for the City of La Crosse. Word spread that the City Council’s Judiciary & Administration Committee was preparing to consider a resolution that would eliminate the long-standing practice of opening council meetings with a brief prayer.
By Tuesday evening, residents responded. Members of the community filled the committee chambers to voice their views, many expressing concern that removing the invocation would sever an important tradition that encourages reflection, humility, and respectful deliberation in local government. A previous special-report episode captured much of that public testimony, including remarks from Alder Mackenzie Mindel, who explained her rationale for introducing the resolution. You can listen to Chris Muller's special report on this HERE
Despite the overwhelming sentiment expressed during public comment, the Judiciary & Administration Committee voted 5–1, with one abstention, to advance the resolution to the full council. That decision further energized residents, who organized peacefully, formed prayer chains, and sent a wave of emails urging council members to reconsider before the final vote. My sources tell me it was 80% for prayer and 20% against prayer.
Those appeals ultimately went unanswered. The La Crosse City Council voted to remove the opening prayer while continuing a moment of reflection acknowledging the Ho-Chunk Nation. For many residents, this raised questions about consistency and equal treatment when it comes to expressions of reflection at public meetings.
Supporters of the prayer argue that moments of silence or invocation should be applied fairly and that longstanding traditions should not be discarded without broad public support. More importantly, this episode has become a clear reminder of why local elections matter.
For voters in the City of La Crosse, the message is simple: civic engagement cannot end at public comment. Lasting change requires citizens to support, recruit, and elect leaders who reflect the values of the community. When voters stay home, decisions are made for them. When they engage, they shape the future of their city.
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There used to be rules against being an Agitator
These people have a great deal of satisfaction in forcing their will on citizens who take advantage of their Religious Freedom. Imagine how big you are when you can irritate and violate someone's rights by stopping something you don't believe in.
I have heard most of these agitators don't believe in ghosts, but none spend time trying to stop them. Why do they spend so much time trying to stop prayer?
These people are cowardly bullies and enjoy being the equivalent of an infected cyst on society.
It's Even more Diabolical
Tom, you are right about the depravity in these bullies, however, I think the root of it comes from their Marxist mindset. Every socialist nation around the world knows that religion prevents a society from falling for socialism because a socialist society DEMANDS that only government has the answers to all your problems. When we believe in Almighty God and look to Him for our answers then that threatens the power of a socialist government system. The La Crosse City Council members who voted to remove prayer are aiding and abetting in the destruction of our traditional American Liberty.
Issue:
Issue:
Un-churched people feel uncomfortable when they are present prior to the business of a La Crosse City Council meeting.
Solution:
People who are uncomfortable hearing prayer should be encouraged to stay in the lobby until after the Pledge of Allegiance and the opening Prayer!
Post Signs at the Council Chambers entrance warning a person will experience those who believe in a higher power more than themselves may express that humility if entering the Chambers too early.
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