After a burlesque dancer performed at a county-funded conference on combating homelessness in Seattle, outrage ensued & an agency director lost her job. Here's my take on that, & why we care about things that don't really impact us (spoiler: it feels good)https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2019/12/18/42322408/outrage-is-everywhere-heres-why …
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Regardless of whether or not Ms. St. James was paid a fee, the public paid for the venue, amenities, and staff time, all of which were necessary for the performance in question.
While I do find it outrageous to spend taxpayer money on this, I think it's indicative of a wider problem. Here's my full take on how to view this story:https://www.city-journal.org/seattle-progressive-municipal-employees …
