"For those of you who haven't had to live in fear, you're lucky, but you're also probably straight white men. The reality is many of us live in fear. This policy is needed to help reduce that fear."
"Y'all guys are not voting on healthcare. You are voting on whether or not to kill innocent children. ... Y'all guys are willing to protect everyone but the ones that cannot protect themselves."
The Ventura City Council meeting turned into a heated five-hour discussion about the proposed Ventura CARE Policy, intended to protect the LGBTQ+ community, undocumented immigrants, and women seeking reproductive healthcare. Over 130 participants expressed strong opinions, highlighting the community's divisions. Supporters argued for the necessity of the policy in protecting vulnerable groups, while opponents framed it as a threat to unborn children. Ultimately, the council deferred the proposal for further refinement, facing vocal criticism from the public for not taking immediate action.
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