I’m writing to voice my support for Rep. Laurel Libby and speak out about what happened to her — and to us, her constituents — over the past several months. I’m pleased the courts have untied the hands of my representative, but angry that for months we citizens of Auburn and Minot were without representation.

Rep. Libby has opened quite a few eyes in recent history due to her tendency to point out certain indisputable truths. She’s a strong voice for free speech and a firm believer in biological facts. Speaker Ryan Fecteau’s decision to censure her showed a distinct lack of respect for individual rights. Thankfully, the Supreme Court saw through it and ruled based on the Constitution — not politics, not personalities.

The Supreme Court spoke loudly in favor of Rep. Libby, not because she was a Republican or Democrat, or because she was male or female. The Supreme Court based its decision on the fact that her cause was, is and will always be constitutionally just. It’s a decision I openly praise and am grateful for.

Rep. Libby’s stance on “men in women’s sports” is a direct reflection of the vast majority of Mainers. It’s wrong for biological males to steal awards, scholarships and endorsements from biological girls and women.

I personally wish to thank Rep. Libby for standing tall against an ideology that, to the observant eye, seeks to diminish, or eliminate altogether, the hard-earned accomplishments of our women and girls.

Jim Koester
Minot