Summary
Wylie's mayor is in hot water over an email suggesting only young men should lead public prayers. Some folks are calling it discriminatory, while the mayor's standing by his decision.
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Impact analysis
No direct financial impact is mentioned, but this could hurt the city's image and tourism.
Supporters of the mayor's traditionalist view might feel validated.
Women and anyone who feels excluded by the mayor's specific request are negatively affected.
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Wylie City Hall protested for Mayor Eric Hogue's email about women leading prayers
Wylie City Hall protested for Mayor Eric Hogue's email about women leading prayers WFAA
‘All I ask is that those leading the public prayer be young men,’ Wylie mayor writes in email
‘All I ask is that those leading the public prayer be young men,’ Wylie mayor writes in email WFAA
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