Letter to the Editor:
The new Indigenous-costumed Mayor of Burbank, subscribing to her recent mayoral predecessors, insists that the physically present audience at City Hall during Council Meetings use only “Jazz hands”.
“Jazz hands” is a means of government censorship because, as a symbolic dance movement, it signifies only AGREEMENT.
So, what appears necessary is a counter to the City of Burbank’s officially authorized “Jazz hands” which noticeably signals to our esteemed City Council an audience’s NON-AGREEMENT.
Not being a trained dancer, and socially prohibited from using exuberantly displayed middle fingers, I am at a loss to suggest a reasonable but unmistakable visible gesture to Council Members.
Perhaps “myBurbank” enthusiasts could offer some appropriate suggestions?
Richard B. Cathcart
Burbank
Burbank
